Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Machu Picchu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
Machu Picchu Facts
| Area | 301.4 km² |
| Population | 6,310 |
| Male Population | 3,452 (54.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,858 (45.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1079.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +121.5% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 27.8, Female: 26.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -13.15833, -72.53139 |
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Machu Picchu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 535 | 1,613 | 2,849 | 6,498 | 6,310 |
| Population Density | 1.8 / km² | 5.4 / km² | 9.5 / km² | 21.6 / km² | 20.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Machu Picchu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 128.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu | +1114.6% | +302.9% | +128.1% |
| Cusco Region | +63.1% | +21.9% | +9.7% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Machu Picchu Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu | 27.3 yrs | 26.7 yrs | 27.8 yrs |
| Cusco Region | 23.3 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Machu Picchu Population Density
Population Density: 20.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu | 6,310 | 301.4 km² | 20.9 / km² |
| Cusco Region | 1.3 million | 71,993.8 km² | 17.7 / 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
Machu Picchu 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Machu Picchu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Machu Picchu
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
Machu Picchu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu | 14,462 tn | 2.29 tn | 48 tons/km² |
| Cusco Region | 2,927,075 tn | 2.29 tn | 40.7 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
Machu Picchu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,462 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 48 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2.5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.1) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/18 | 11:11 AM | 4.2 | 80.6 km | 46,790 m | 3km NE of Pisac, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/18 | 2:51 AM | 4.6 | 36.9 km | 10,000 m | 38km ENE of Abancay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/16 | 8:24 AM | 4.1 | 79.9 km | 71,230 m | 38km SE of Abancay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/16 | 12:51 AM | 4.5 | 84.5 km | 25,610 m | 19km SW of Abancay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/15 | 10:42 PM | 4.2 | 43.2 km | 47,430 m | 30km WSW of Anta, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/13 | 11:02 PM | 5.8 | 75.4 km | 92,000 m | 46km SW of Anta, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/12 | 6:08 AM | 4.9 | 82.9 km | 87,100 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/12 | 3:33 AM | 4.4 | 28.5 km | 44,700 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/11 | 11:02 PM | 4.9 | 99.5 km | 71,200 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/10 | 4:52 AM | 5 | 95.4 km | 88,600 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Machu Picchu
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