Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Licantén
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 9 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
Licantén Facts
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Population | 2,161 |
| Male Population | 1,142 (52.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,019 (47.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +152.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.2% |
| Median Age | 33.8 years (Male: 33.8, Female: 33.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $17,872 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.98461, -71.98549 |
| Postal Codes | 3410000 |
Map of Licantén
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Licantén Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 856 | 1,643 | 1,713 | 1,949 | 2,161 | 2,250 | 2,258 |
| Population Density | 48.7 / km² | 93.6 / km² | 97.5 / km² | 111 / km² | 123 / km² | 128.1 / km² | 128.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLicantén Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 26.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licantén | +152.5% | +31.5% | +26.2% |
| Maule Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Licantén Median Age
Median Age: 33.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licantén | 33.8 yrs | 33.9 yrs | 33.8 yrs |
| Maule Region | 32.1 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 31.6 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Licantén Population Density
Population Density: 123 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licantén | 2,161 | 17.6 km² | 123 / km² |
| Maule Region | 1 million | 30,309.7 km² | 33.9 / 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
Licantén Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Licantén
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
Licantén Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,754 | $10,035 | $11,117 | $14,684 | $15,352 | $15,726 | $17,152 | $17,872 |
| Total GDP | $2M | $2.5M | $2.7M | $3.4M | $3.4M | $3.5M | $4.2M | $4.4M |
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
Licantén CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licantén | 9,236 tn | 4.27 tn | 525.9 tons/km² |
| Maule Region | 4,565,743 tn | 4.44 tn | 150.6 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
Licantén CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,236 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 525.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.8) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24/19 | 8:06 AM | 4.2 | 6.6 km | 44,350 m | 52km NNW of Talca, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/17 | 7:09 AM | 4.3 | 20.6 km | 47,500 m | 37km NNW of Talca, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/17 | 1:46 AM | 4.5 | 14.8 km | 45,580 m | 43km NW of Talca, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/16 | 8:25 PM | 3.9 | 17.1 km | 42,100 m | 51km SW of Santa Cruz, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/15 | 3:08 PM | 4.6 | 4.5 km | 41,270 m | 53km NNW of Talca, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/15 | 6:05 PM | 4.8 | 16.2 km | 44,730 m | 51km WNW of Molina, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/15 | 8:34 PM | 4.6 | 20.3 km | 40,400 m | 48km SW of Santa Cruz, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/14 | 11:24 AM | 4.9 | 19.3 km | 54,900 m | 42km NW of Talca, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/13 | 9:05 PM | 4.4 | 17.9 km | 47,900 m | 37km NE of Constitucion, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/13 | 2:27 PM | 4.2 | 8.1 km | 59,000 m | 60km NE of Constitucion, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Licantén
Licantén is a town within the Licantén commune, administered by the Municipality of Licantén within the Curicó Province in the Maule Region of Chile. The commune also include the coastal town of Iloca.
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