Chacao Facts
| Area | 20.0 km² |
| Population | 2,464 |
| Male Population | 1,238 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,226 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +98.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.7% |
| Median Age | 31.8 years (Male: 32, Female: 31.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,802 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -41.82915, -73.52500 |
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Chacao Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,244 | 1,776 | 2,205 | 2,405 | 2,464 | 2,642 | 2,773 |
| Population Density | 62.2 / km² | 88.8 / km² | 110.3 / km² | 120.3 / km² | 123.2 / km² | 132.1 / km² | 138.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChacao Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chacao | +98.1% | +38.7% | +11.7% |
| Los Lagos Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chacao Median Age
Median Age: 31.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chacao | 31.8 yrs | 31.7 yrs | 32 yrs |
| Los Lagos Region | 31 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chacao Population Density
Population Density: 123 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chacao | 2,464 | 20 km² | 123 / km² |
| Los Lagos Region | 172 | 4.193 km² | 41 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chacao Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chacao
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
Chacao Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,435 | $9,537 | $10,476 | $10,912 | $12,640 | $17,518 | $18,540 | $21,802 |
| Total GDP | $11.8M | $17M | $20.1M | $21.9M | $26.7M | $40.2M | $47.5M | $57.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Chacao CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chacao | 5,703 tn | 2.31 tn | 285.2 tons/km² |
| Los Lagos Region | 802 tn | 4.66 tn | 191.4 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 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
Chacao CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,703 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 285.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/19 | 5:05 PM | 4.4 | 60.1 km | 39,540 m | 35km WSW of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/18 | 11:53 PM | 4.1 | 62.4 km | 89,570 m | 41km SSE of Calbuco, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/18 | 7:18 AM | 4.2 | 97.8 km | 23,950 m | 39km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 4:12 AM | 4.4 | 64.2 km | 37,310 m | 62km N of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/18 | 6:32 AM | 4.9 | 96.6 km | 26,650 m | 30km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 2:23 AM | 4.6 | 41.3 km | 67,250 m | 46km NE of Castro, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/16 | 6:15 PM | 4.4 | 49.4 km | 37,200 m | 30km NW of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/16 | 12:12 PM | 4.3 | 55.9 km | 20,880 m | 35km NW of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/16 | 3:40 PM | 5 | 50.3 km | 22,600 m | 31km NW of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/15 | 4:02 AM | 4.3 | 16.9 km | 53,840 m | 13km ESE of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chacao Channel
The Chacao Channel (Spanish: "Canal de Chacao") is located in Los Lagos Region, Chile and separates Chiloé Island from mainland Chile. The channel was created during the Quaternary glaciations by successive glaciers that flowed down from the Andes to..
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