Categories in Caraz
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Caraz
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 112 |
| Shopping | 45 |
| Hotels and motels | 22 |
| Other accommodation | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 19 |
| Hardware store | 18 |
| Electronics stores | 17 |
| Bakeries | 16 |
| Cafes | 16 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 14 |
| Churches | 14 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
Caraz Facts
| Area | 200.3 km² |
| Population | 26,332 |
| Male Population | 12,915 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 13,417 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +115.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.3% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 24.6) |
| Neighborhoods | SANTA ROSA, Cercado de Lima |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.04692, -77.80901 |
| Postal Codes | 02167 |
Map of Caraz
Interactive Map
Caraz Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,250 | 18,908 | 22,640 | 26,042 | 26,332 |
| Population Density | 61.2 / km² | 94.4 / km² | 113 / km² | 130 / km² | 131.5 / km² |
Caraz Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraz | +112.6% | +37.7% | +15% |
| Ancash Region | +55% | +15.8% | +4.5% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Caraz Median Age
Median Age: 23.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraz | 23.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Ancash Region | 25.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Caraz Population Density
Population Density: 132 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraz | 26,332 | 200.3 km² | 132 / km² |
| Ancash Region | 1.1 million | 35,888.1 km² | 30.8 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Caraz 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Caraz
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Caraz CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraz | 63,407 tn | 2.41 tn | 316.5 tons/km² |
| Ancash Region | 2,654,629 tn | 2.4 tn | 74 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 63,407 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 316.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | 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 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/18 | 4:16 AM | 4.2 | 91.1 km | 58,340 m | 39km NNW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/17 | 11:56 AM | 4.5 | 81.4 km | 103,520 m | 23km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 7:01 PM | 3.8 | 79.1 km | 64,519 m | 40km N of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/13 | 9:48 AM | 4.6 | 93.7 km | 79,000 m | 5km WSW of Coishco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/10 | 8:39 PM | 5.7 | 28.9 km | 116,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/09 | 2:52 PM | 4 | 99.2 km | 35,000 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/06 | 8:16 PM | 4.2 | 74 km | 84,800 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/05 | 7:21 AM | 5 | 90.2 km | 60,100 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/02 | 5:54 AM | 4.1 | 92.4 km | 100,000 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/02 | 4:14 AM | 4.2 | 39.7 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
Caraz
Caraz is a town in the Caraz District in the southeastern part of Huaylas Province of the Ancash Region in Peru.
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