Boconó Facts
| Area | 1609.1 km² |
| Population | 94,184 |
| Male Population | 47,447 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 46,737 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +55.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.8% |
| Median Age | 28.8 years (Male: 28, Female: 29.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Venezuela Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.25385, -70.25105 |
| Postal Codes | 3103, 3115, 3118, 3119, 3152 |
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Boconó Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,642 | 78,109 | 86,527 | 91,520 | 94,184 |
| Population Density | 37.7 / km² | 48.5 / km² | 53.8 / km² | 56.9 / km² | 58.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boconó Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boconó | +50.9% | +17.2% | +5.8% |
| Trujillo (state) | +100.4% | +41.2% | +18.8% |
| Venezuela | +132.7% | +56.6% | +27% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boconó Median Age
Median Age: 28.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boconó | 28.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs | 28 yrs |
| Trujillo (state) | 27.4 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Venezuela | 27.3 yrs | 27.9 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Boconó Population Density
Population Density: 58.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boconó | 94,184 | 1,609.1 km² | 58.5 / km² |
| Trujillo (state) | 760,360 | 8,356 km² | 91 / km² |
| Venezuela | 30.8 million | 912,498.1 km² | 33.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boconó Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Boconó CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boconó | 487,683 tn | 5.18 tn | 303.1 tons/km² |
| Trujillo (state) | 3,936,987 tn | 5.18 tn | 471.2 tons/km² |
| Venezuela | 161,060,019 tn | 5.23 tn | 176.5 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
Boconó CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 487,683 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 303.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/18 | 3:00 PM | 4.6 | 46.6 km | 7,460 m | 7km NW of Valera, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/18 | 8:41 PM | 5.2 | 46.2 km | 18,920 m | 7km W of Valera, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/18 | 1:53 PM | 4.6 | 53.2 km | 10,000 m | 14km ENE of Paraiso de Chabasquen, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/16 | 11:31 PM | 4.2 | 38.5 km | 10,000 m | 15km SE of Biscucuy, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/16 | 10:37 PM | 4.2 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Curbati, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/16 | 6:42 AM | 4.1 | 47.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km ESE of Betijoque, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/16 | 6:06 PM | 4.4 | 82.8 km | 10,000 m | 15km ESE of Mucuchies, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/16 | 1:14 PM | 4.5 | 17.5 km | 5,000 m | 7km E of Trujillo, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 2:59 PM | 4.5 | 69.8 km | 18,400 m | 4km SE of Santa Isabel, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 10:28 PM | 4 | 69.5 km | 12,890 m | 20km SSW of Sanare, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Boconó
Boconó is a city in the Venezuelan Andean state of Trujillo. Founded in 1560, this city is the shire town of the Boconó Municipality and, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 79,710.
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