Categories in Iquitos
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Iquitos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 742 | 14 years |
| Shopping | 394 | — |
| Other accommodation | 269 | 25 years |
| Education | 219 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 205 | — |
| Clothing stores | 186 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 175 | — |
| Corporate management | 151 | — |
| Churches | 150 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 147 | — |
| Travel agencies | 131 | — |
Iquitos Facts
| Area | 295.6 km² |
| Population | 165,939 |
| Male Population | 81,185 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 84,754 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +126.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.5% |
| Median Age | 24.2 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 24.5) |
| Neighborhoods | San Juan Bautista, Pampachica, Punchana, San Juan De Miraflores, La Victoria |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.74912, -73.25383 |
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Iquitos Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,137 | 115,788 | 138,856 | 159,769 | 165,939 |
| Population Density | 247.5 / km² | 391.8 / km² | 469.8 / km² | 540.6 / km² | 561.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iquitos Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquitos | +118.5% | +38% | +15.1% |
| Loreto Region | +142.6% | +52.8% | +23.8% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iquitos Median Age
Median Age: 24.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquitos | 24.2 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Loreto Region | 20 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Iquitos Population Density
Population Density: 561 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquitos | 165,939 | 295.6 km² | 561 / km² |
| Loreto Region | 1 million | 375,295 km² | 2.7 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iquitos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Iquitos
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Iquitos
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Iquitos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Iquitos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Iquitos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquitos | 363,296 tn | 2.19 tn | 1,229.2 tons/km² |
| Loreto Region | 2,237,999 tn | 2.18 tn | 6 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Iquitos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 363,296 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,229.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9/17 | 10:03 PM | 4.2 | 86.8 km | 10,000 m | 87km W of Iquitos, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/04 | 2:44 PM | 4.6 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/74 | 7:28 PM | 4.8 | 88.1 km | 48,000 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Iquitos
Iquitos (/ɪˈkɪtɒs, iː-, -toʊs/) also known as Iquitos City, is the capital city of the Maynas Province and Loreto Region. The largest metropolis in the Peruvian Amazon, it is the sixth most populous city of Peru. It is known as the "capital of the Pe..
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