Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Los Álamos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 29 |
| Churches | 24 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Shopping | 18 |
| Public parks | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Clothing stores | 7 |
| Hospitals | 7 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Bakeries | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
| Barbers | 6 |
| Butcher | 6 |
| Radio broadcasting | 5 |
| Corporate management | 5 |
Los Álamos Facts
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population | 8,418 |
| Male Population | 4,299 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,119 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +49.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.7% |
| Median Age | 28.5 years (Male: 28.3, Female: 28.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $16,085 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -37.62797, -73.46008 |
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Los Álamos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,614 | 8,282 | 7,889 | 8,754 | 8,418 | 8,307 | 8,116 |
| Population Density | 499 / km² | 736.2 / km² | 701.2 / km² | 778.1 / km² | 748.3 / km² | 738.4 / km² | 721.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLos Álamos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Álamos | +49.9% | +1.6% | +6.7% |
| Bío Bío Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Los Álamos Median Age
Median Age: 28.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Álamos | 28.5 yrs | 28.6 yrs | 28.3 yrs |
| Bío Bío Region | 32.4 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Los Álamos Population Density
Population Density: 748 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Álamos | 8,418 | 11.3 km² | 748 / km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 17 | 6.2 km² | 2.7 / 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
Los Álamos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Los Álamos
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
Los Álamos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,061 | $6,497 | $7,514 | $10,811 | $10,818 | $16,089 | $16,045 | $16,085 |
| Total GDP | $79.6M | $109.7M | $131.4M | $201.5M | $214M | $334.2M | $355.2M | $355.9M |
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
Los Álamos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Álamos | 35,485 tn | 4.22 tn | 3,154.2 tons/km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 74 tn | 4.33 tn | 11.8 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
Los Álamos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,485 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,154.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/18 | 5:44 AM | 4.3 | 16.1 km | 22,330 m | 7km NNE of Canete, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/18 | 4:28 AM | 3.8 | 19.5 km | 21,300 m | 7km SE of Curanilahue, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/13 | 12:59 AM | 4.8 | 12.6 km | 28,800 m | 9km NE of Lebu, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/13 | 11:23 PM | 5.4 | 25.2 km | 15,520 m | 7km NNW of Curanilahue, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/13 | 6:08 AM | 4.6 | 20.8 km | 18,740 m | 12km S of Lebu, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/12 | 10:12 PM | 4.2 | 8.2 km | 12,500 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/11 | 6:25 AM | 4.4 | 9.8 km | 37,300 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/11 | 3:44 AM | 4.7 | 11.5 km | 22,600 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/11 | 3:54 PM | 4.6 | 22.5 km | 26,800 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/11 | 4:11 PM | 5.8 | 1.3 km | 28,900 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Los Álamos
Los Álamos is a Chilean commune and city in Arauco Province, Biobío Region.
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