Categories in Arequipa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Arequipa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,922 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 2,056 | 29 years |
| Education | 1,810 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 1,281 | 20 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,053 | — |
| Car repair | 982 | — |
| Public parks | 848 | — |
| Other accommodation | 835 | 20 years |
| Clothing stores | 781 | 10 years |
Arequipa Facts
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Population | 76,236 |
| Male Population | 35,629 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 40,607 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +77.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.3% |
| Median Age | 32.8 years (Male: 31.3, Female: 34.1) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Historical Center, Umacollo, Vallecito, Parque Industrial de Arequipa, Lambramani |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -16.39889, -71.53500 |
| Postal Codes | 04000, 04011, 04012, 04013, 04016, More |
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Arequipa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,065 | 60,404 | 67,890 | 72,421 | 76,236 |
| Population Density | 4,333.6 / km² | 6,078.4 / km² | 6,831.7 / km² | 7,287.6 / km² | 7,671.5 / km² |
Arequipa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | +68.2% | +19.9% | +6.7% |
| Arequipa Region | +84.9% | +48.4% | +25.6% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Arequipa Median Age
Median Age: 32.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | 32.8 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 31.3 yrs |
| Arequipa Region | 27.2 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Arequipa Population Density
Population Density: 7,672 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | 76,236 | 9.9 km² | 7,672 / km² |
| Arequipa Region | 1.3 million | 63,234.3 km² | 21.3 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Arequipa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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.
Neighborhoods in Arequipa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Arequipa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Arequipa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Arequipa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Arequipa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | 238,316 tn | 3.13 tn | 23,981.5 tons/km² |
| Arequipa Region | 3,868,500 tn | 2.87 tn | 61.2 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 238,316 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,981.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/19 | 9:27 PM | 4.6 | 31.4 km | 112,960 m | 21km SW of Yura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/19 | 9:27 PM | 4.4 | 41 km | 116,480 m | 31km SW of Yura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/18 | 11:17 PM | 4 | 11 km | 87,390 m | 11km SSE of Arequipa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/18 | 11:20 AM | 5.4 | 46 km | 129,550 m | 2km ESE of Pucara, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/18 | 9:08 AM | 4.6 | 32.9 km | 50,450 m | 32km WSW of Arequipa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/17 | 5:26 AM | 5.3 | 34.4 km | 106,180 m | 34km ENE of Arequipa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/17 | 10:45 AM | 4.3 | 18.8 km | 94,340 m | 5km E of Yura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 6:46 PM | 4.1 | 50.5 km | 101,150 m | 38km NE of Cocachacra, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/16 | 12:36 PM | 4.3 | 25.7 km | 20,000 m | 25km WSW of Arequipa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/16 | 7:00 PM | 4.3 | 7 km | 107,170 m | 7km W of Arequipa, Peru | usgs.gov |
Arequipa
Arequipa is the capital and largest city of the Arequipa Region and the seat of the Constitutional Court of Peru. It is Peru's second most populous city with 861,145 inhabitants, as well as its third most populous metropolitan area according to the N..
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