Categories in Paita
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Paita
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Shopping | 145 |
| Education | 97 |
| Corporate management | 77 |
| Public parks | 70 |
| Clothing stores | 63 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 60 |
| Hotels and motels | 55 |
| Other accommodation | 54 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 51 |
| Bakeries | 47 |
| Churches | 42 |
| Hardware store | 42 |
Paita Facts
| Area | 569.7 km² |
| Population | 97,110 |
| Male Population | 48,136 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 48,974 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +463.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.4% |
| Median Age | 22.5 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 22.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Urbanización Isabel Barreto, Zona Industrial II |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.08917, -81.11444 |
| Postal Codes | 20700, 20701, 20710, 20711, 20720, More |
Map of Paita
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Paita Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,223 | 37,706 | 57,324 | 93,399 | 97,110 |
| Population Density | 30.2 / km² | 66.2 / km² | 100.6 / km² | 163.9 / km² | 170.5 / km² |
Paita Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 62.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paita | +442.3% | +147.7% | +62.9% |
| Piura Region | +94.5% | +33.3% | +13.8% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Paita Median Age
Median Age: 22.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paita | 22.5 yrs | 22.8 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Piura Region | 23.8 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.4 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Paita Population Density
Population Density: 171 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paita | 97,110 | 569.7 km² | 171 / km² |
| Piura Region | 1.8 million | 35,778.7 km² | 51 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Paita Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Paita
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Paita
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Paita CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paita | 225,448 tn | 2.32 tn | 395.7 tons/km² |
| Piura Region | 4,244,269 tn | 2.33 tn | 118.6 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 225,448 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 395.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2.7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/18 | 2:47 AM | 4.4 | 57.3 km | 34,030 m | 28km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/18 | 8:55 PM | 4 | 35.6 km | 10,620 m | 29km S of Talara, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/18 | 6:16 AM | 4.5 | 76.6 km | 29,680 m | 24km SSW of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/18 | 12:18 AM | 4.5 | 76.6 km | 25,500 m | 35km SW of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/17 | 3:57 AM | 4.6 | 68.9 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of Catacaos, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/17 | 8:17 PM | 4.7 | 25.5 km | 42,740 m | 25km SE of Paita, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/16 | 3:36 PM | 4.5 | 29.8 km | 29,400 m | 28km NW of Salinera Colan, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/16 | 5:09 AM | 4.1 | 53.4 km | 41,000 m | 44km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 4:54 PM | 4.1 | 69 km | 86,620 m | 14km E of Piura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/16 | 6:35 AM | 4.5 | 61.8 km | 57,710 m | 9km NNW of Querecotillo, Peru | usgs.gov |
Paita
Paita is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Paita Province which is in the Piura Region. It is a leading seaport in that region. It is located 1,089 km northwest of the country's capital Lima and 57 km northwest of the regional cap..
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