Categories in La Quiaca
Auto Parts StoreCar repairGas StationWholesalersClothing storesRadio BroadcasterChurchesGovernment OfficeReligious InstitutionEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sMoney Transfer ServiceHair SalonBook stores and newsstandsGeneral StorePharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketPublic parksSports ComplexHostelsHotels and motelsTransportation ServiceTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Quiaca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 49 |
| Shopping | 35 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 |
| Butcher | 11 |
| Car repair | 10 |
| Religion | 9 |
| Public administration | 9 |
La Quiaca Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 10,764 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -29.9% |
| Area Codes | 3885 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Argentina Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.10236, -65.59299 |
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La Quiaca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,162 | 13,721 | 15,348 | 18,711 | 10,764 | 10,965 | 11,129 |
| Population Density | 3,871.2 / km² | 5,227 / km² | 5,846.9 / km² | 7,128 / km² | 4,100.6 / km² | 4,177.1 / km² | 4,239.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Quiaca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 29.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quiaca | +5.9% | -21.6% | -29.9% |
| Jujuy Province | — | — | — |
| Argentina | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Quiaca Population Density
Population Density: 4,101 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quiaca | 10,764 | 2.625 km² | 4,101 / km² |
| Jujuy Province | 721,918 | 53,326.2 km² | 13.5 / km² |
| Argentina | 43.2 million | 2,779,516.9 km² | 15.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Quiaca Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 La Quiaca
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Quiaca
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
La Quiaca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quiaca | 46,201 tn | 4.29 tn | 17,600.5 tons/km² |
| Jujuy Province | 2,734,121 tn | 3.79 tn | 51.3 tons/km² |
| Argentina | 198,107,945 tn | 4.59 tn | 71.3 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
La Quiaca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 46,201 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,600.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/28/19 | 5:29 AM | 4.2 | 52.2 km | 255,530 m | 41km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/19 | 3:22 AM | 4.3 | 66.8 km | 217,480 m | 29km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/19 | 2:24 AM | 4.5 | 60.9 km | 250,670 m | 40km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/19 | 5:05 AM | 4.3 | 62 km | 302,090 m | 61km W of Villazon, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/19 | 6:21 AM | 4.1 | 22.4 km | 265,450 m | 21km WNW of Villazon, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 2:54 AM | 4.6 | 64.5 km | 285,250 m | 14km ESE of Tupiza, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/18 | 2:02 PM | 4.5 | 56.5 km | 266,600 m | 52km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 7:01 AM | 4.5 | 41.1 km | 254,200 m | 41km SW of La Quiaca, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/18 | 3:40 PM | 4.8 | 59.8 km | 243,190 m | 39km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/17 | 5:31 AM | 4.4 | 31.3 km | 302,690 m | 29km N of Villazon, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
La Quiaca
La Quiaca is a small city in the north of the province of Jujuy, Argentina, on the southern bank of the La Quiaca River, opposite the town of Villazón, Bolivia. It lies at the end of National Route 9, 289 km (180 mi) from San Salvador de Jujuy (the p..
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