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María Elena Facts
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Population | 877 |
| Male Population | 512 (58.4%) |
| Female Population | 365 (41.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -36.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +110.8% |
| Median Age | 31 years (Male: 33, Female: 28.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $60,761 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 55, 57 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.34449, -69.66178 |
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María Elena Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,381 | 848 | 416 | 125 | 877 | 747 | 627 |
| Population Density | 83.4 / km² | 51.2 / km² | 25.1 / km² | 7.5 / km² | 53 / km² | 45.1 / km² | 37.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMaría Elena Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 110.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| María Elena | -36.5% | +3.4% | +110.8% |
| Antofagasta Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
María Elena Median Age
Median Age: 31 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| María Elena | 31 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Antofagasta Region | 29.4 yrs | 29.1 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
María Elena Population Density
Population Density: 53 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| María Elena | 877 | 16.6 km² | 53 / km² |
| Antofagasta Region | 594,427 | 126,098.3 km² | 4.7 / 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
María Elena Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 María Elena
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
María Elena Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,685 | $57,701 | $68,336 | $63,262 | $60,206 | $46,182 | $53,318 | $60,761 |
| Total GDP | $26.1M | $39.5M | $36.3M | $25.1M | $16.9M | $10.4M | $11M | $12M |
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
María Elena CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| María Elena | 4,299 tn | 4.9 tn | 259.5 tons/km² |
| Antofagasta Region | 3,247,150 tn | 5.46 tn | 25.8 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
María Elena CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,299 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 259.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12/19 | 6:42 AM | 4.1 | 47.2 km | 41,290 m | 21km E of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 1:20 PM | 4.4 | 58.1 km | 84,500 m | 79km ENE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/17 | 1:48 PM | 4.9 | 55 km | 69,850 m | 7km SE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/17 | 12:42 AM | 4.5 | 56.7 km | 45,310 m | 13km NE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/17 | 9:14 PM | 4.5 | 24.4 km | 63,800 m | 44km SE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/17 | 11:42 PM | 4.2 | 52.6 km | 70,900 m | 31km ENE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/17 | 10:13 PM | 4.7 | 49.7 km | 72,960 m | 85km SSE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/17 | 9:58 PM | 5.8 | 54.7 km | 72,000 m | 90km SSE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/16 | 1:00 AM | 4 | 33 km | 71,500 m | 32km E of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 10:14 PM | 3.9 | 49.7 km | 50,400 m | 30km ENE of Tocopilla, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
María Elena
María Elena is a Chilean city and commune in Tocopilla Province, Antofagasta Region. According to the 2012 census, the commune population was 4,593 and has an area of 12,197.2 km2 (4,709 sq mi).
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