Categories in Chimbote
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chimbote
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,637 | 13 years |
| Shopping | 656 | — |
| Education | 438 | 26 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 383 | — |
| Clothing stores | 342 | — |
| Corporate management | 254 | — |
| Churches | 220 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 212 | — |
Chimbote Facts
| Area | 1188.9 km² |
| Population | 234,310 |
| Male Population | 116,832 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 117,478 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +95.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.0% |
| Median Age | 27.8 years (Male: 27.5, Female: 28.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Zona Directa, Urbanización Unicreto, Casuarinas, Casco urbano |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.08528, -78.57833 |
| Postal Codes | 02710, 02800, 02801, 02802, 02803, More |
Map of Chimbote
Interactive Map
Chimbote Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,596 | 176,680 | 205,585 | 226,389 | 234,310 |
| Population Density | 100.6 / km² | 148.6 / km² | 172.9 / km² | 190.4 / km² | 197.1 / km² |
Chimbote Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbote | +89.3% | +28.1% | +10.1% |
| Ancash Region | +55% | +15.8% | +4.5% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Chimbote Median Age
Median Age: 27.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbote | 27.8 yrs | 28.1 yrs | 27.5 yrs |
| Ancash Region | 25.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Chimbote Population Density
Population Density: 197 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbote | 234,310 | 1,188.9 km² | 197 / km² |
| Ancash Region | 1.1 million | 35,888.1 km² | 30.8 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Chimbote 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.
Neighborhoods in Chimbote
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chimbote
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chimbote
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chimbote
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chimbote CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbote | 566,025 tn | 2.42 tn | 476.1 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) | 566,025 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 476.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9.1) |
| Landslide | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/19 | 8:24 PM | 5.2 | 54.6 km | 57,590 m | 45km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/18 | 3:13 PM | 4.9 | 80.6 km | 66,210 m | 45km NW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/18 | 4:16 AM | 4.2 | 78.8 km | 58,340 m | 39km NNW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.6 | 29.7 km | 67,060 m | 28km WSW of Coishco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/18 | 6:44 PM | 4.4 | 79.2 km | 51,210 m | 70km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/17 | 11:56 AM | 4.5 | 29.9 km | 103,520 m | 23km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/17 | 9:24 PM | 4.8 | 74.9 km | 35,000 m | 74km SW of Chimbote, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/17 | 6:42 AM | 5.3 | 55.1 km | 50,160 m | 55km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/16 | 4:49 PM | 4.9 | 75.9 km | 106,130 m | 15km E of Viru, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/15 | 10:19 PM | 5 | 83.7 km | 53,230 m | 47km WNW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
Chimbote
Chimbote [tʃimˈbote] is the largest city in the Ancash Region of Peru, and the capital of both Santa Province and Chimbote District. city is located on the coast in Chimbote Bay, 130 km south of Trujillo and 420 kilometers (260 mi) north of Lima on ..
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