Categories in Zaruma
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zaruma
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Shopping | 36 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 27 |
| Car repair | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Cafes | 12 |
| Art galleries | 11 |
| Clothing stores | 11 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 11 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 7 |
Zaruma Facts
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population | 12,148 |
| Male Population | 6,053 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 6,095 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +104.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.8% |
| Median Age | 28.8 years (Male: 28.6, Female: 29) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.69132, -79.61174 |
| Postal Codes | 071350, 071352, 071353, 071354, 071355, More |
Map of Zaruma
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Zaruma Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,937 | 8,168 | 9,657 | 11,478 | 12,148 |
| Population Density | 524.8 / km² | 722 / km² | 853.7 / km² | 1,014.6 / km² | 1,073.9 / km² |
Zaruma Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaruma | +93.3% | +40.5% | +18.9% |
| El Oro Province | +93.9% | +40.8% | +19.1% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Zaruma Median Age
Median Age: 28.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaruma | 28.8 yrs | 29 yrs | 28.6 yrs |
| El Oro Province | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Zaruma Population Density
Population Density: 1,074 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaruma | 12,148 | 11.3 km² | 1,074 / km² |
| El Oro Province | 652,480 | 5,811.1 km² | 112 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Zaruma Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zaruma
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Zaruma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaruma | 37,867 tn | 3.12 tn | 3,347.3 tons/km² |
| El Oro Province | 2,022,007 tn | 3.1 tn | 348 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,867 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,347.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 3:15 AM | 4.1 | 84.2 km | 71,190 m | 35km SSE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/18 | 12:20 PM | 4.5 | 78.8 km | 58,160 m | 19km SE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 95.3 km | 4,270 m | 12km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 3:40 AM | 4.7 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 2:37 AM | 4.4 | 76.7 km | 68,620 m | 25km W of Celica, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/17 | 4:23 AM | 5.5 | 80.9 km | 35,000 m | 13km ESE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/17 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 97.1 km | 77,890 m | 12km SW of Macara, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/17 | 11:34 AM | 5.6 | 93 km | 49,000 m | 41km E of Papayal, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/16 | 11:12 AM | 3.8 | 96.3 km | 36,690 m | 16km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/16 | 9:36 AM | 3.9 | 86.9 km | 8,580 m | 45km SSE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
Zaruma
Zaruma, officially Villa Real de San Antonio del Cerro de Oro de Zaruma is a town in the south of Ecuador, El Oro Province. It is located in the south-east of this province, at an altitude of 1200 metres above sea level, on an inter-Andes route where..
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