Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ambo, Peru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Shopping | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public parks | 10 |
| Churches | 6 |
| Gas station | 6 |
| Cafes | 5 |
Ambo, Peru Facts
| Area | 237.4 km² |
| Population | 16,561 |
| Male Population | 8,100 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 8,461 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +69.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.6% |
| Median Age | 21.8 years (Male: 21.2, Female: 22.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Huácar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -10.13083, -76.20472 |
| Postal Codes | 10421, 10441 |
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Ambo, Peru Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,762 | 13,846 | 15,688 | 16,592 | 16,561 |
| Population Density | 41.1 / km² | 58.3 / km² | 66.1 / km² | 69.9 / km² | 69.8 / km² |
Ambo, Peru Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambo, Peru | +70% | +19.8% | +5.8% |
| Huánuco Region | +75.1% | +26.9% | +11.3% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Ambo, Peru Median Age
Median Age: 21.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambo, Peru | 21.8 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| Huánuco Region | 21.2 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Ambo, Peru Population Density
Population Density: 69.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambo, Peru | 16,561 | 237.4 km² | 69.8 / km² |
| Huánuco Region | 834,437 | 37,106.2 km² | 22.5 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Ambo, Peru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ambo, Peru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambo, Peru | 34,644 tn | 2.09 tn | 145.9 tons/km² |
| Huánuco Region | 1,743,132 tn | 2.09 tn | 47 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,644 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 145.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/19 | 10:53 PM | 4.9 | 90.2 km | 6,370 m | 83km SE of Tingo Maria, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/18 | 1:06 PM | 4.2 | 91.8 km | 122,470 m | 62km SE of Tingo Maria, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/18 | 11:45 PM | 4.3 | 89.3 km | 10,000 m | 35km N of Oxapampa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/18 | 4:49 PM | 4.4 | 98.4 km | 10,000 m | 35km NNE of Oxapampa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/18 | 4:33 PM | 4.9 | 95 km | 104,810 m | 51km ESE of Tingo Maria, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/18 | 9:41 AM | 4.5 | 85.1 km | 27,760 m | 72km N of Oxapampa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 10:34 PM | 4.4 | 43.8 km | 108,940 m | 21km N of Huanuco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/18 | 10:35 PM | 4.5 | 88.3 km | 58,600 m | 7km SSW of Tingo Maria, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 1:00 AM | 4.7 | 87.1 km | 47,690 m | 80km N of Oxapampa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 7:28 AM | 4.1 | 86.7 km | 89,000 m | 68km N of Oxapampa, Peru | usgs.gov |
Ambo, Peru
Ambo (Quechua: Ampuq) is a town in central Peru. Ambo is the capital of the province Ambo in the region Huánuco. was the birthplace of Bishop Ricardo Durand Flórez, third Bishop of Callao.
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