Puquio Facts
| Area | 725.7 km² |
| Population | 15,038 |
| Male Population | 7,196 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 7,842 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +80.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.5% |
| Median Age | 23.2 years (Male: 22.1, Female: 24.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.70000, -74.13333 |
| Postal Codes | 05501 |
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Puquio Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,315 | 11,986 | 13,731 | 14,766 | 15,038 |
| Population Density | 11.5 / km² | 16.5 / km² | 18.9 / km² | 20.3 / km² | 20.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Puquio Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puquio | +77.6% | +23.2% | +7.5% |
| Ayacucho Region | +120.9% | +50% | +22.1% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Puquio Median Age
Median Age: 23.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puquio | 23.2 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| Ayacucho Region | 22.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Puquio Population Density
Population Density: 20.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puquio | 15,038 | 725.7 km² | 20.7 / km² |
| Ayacucho Region | 702,571 | 43,598.3 km² | 16.1 / 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
Puquio Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Puquio CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puquio | 30,871 tn | 2.05 tn | 42.5 tons/km² |
| Ayacucho Region | 1,442,241 tn | 2.05 tn | 33.1 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
Puquio CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,871 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 42.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8.1) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/19 | 12:41 PM | 5 | 76.3 km | 83,450 m | 76km NNW of Puquio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/18 | 10:04 PM | 4.6 | 21.9 km | 93,250 m | 5km W of Tambo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/18 | 11:54 AM | 4.9 | 70.4 km | 67,330 m | 41km ENE of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/18 | 3:43 AM | 4.6 | 46.3 km | 67,980 m | 21km E of Tambo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/18 | 4:24 AM | 4.3 | 47.9 km | 70,330 m | 47km SSW of Puquio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/18 | 2:44 AM | 4.6 | 45.6 km | 73,080 m | 45km NNW of Puquio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/17 | 7:33 PM | 4.7 | 61.6 km | 65,870 m | 61km NNW of Puquio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/17 | 1:37 AM | 5 | 54.1 km | 84,170 m | 25km SW of Coracora, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/17 | 6:32 PM | 4.3 | 29 km | 85,330 m | 29km NNE of Puquio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/17 | 11:57 AM | 4.6 | 67.3 km | 68,280 m | 39km SW of Coracora, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Puquio
Puquio (from Quechua: Pukyu meaning "spring of water") is a town in Central Peru, capital of the province Lucanas in the region Ayacucho.
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