Categories in Portezuelo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Portezuelo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 7 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
Portezuelo Facts
| Area | 16.4 km² |
| Population | 2,831 |
| Male Population | 1,444 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,387 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -52.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -56.2% |
| Median Age | 32 years (Male: 32.4, Female: 31.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $14,219 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 42 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -36.52858, -72.42831 |
| Postal Codes | 3960000 |
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Portezuelo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,945 | 6,774 | 6,458 | 5,500 | 2,831 | 2,946 | 2,929 |
| Population Density | 363.1 / km² | 413.7 / km² | 394.4 / km² | 335.9 / km² | 172.9 / km² | 179.9 / km² | 178.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPortezuelo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 56.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portezuelo | -52.4% | -58.2% | -56.2% |
| Bío Bío Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Portezuelo Median Age
Median Age: 32 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portezuelo | 32 yrs | 31.6 yrs | 32.4 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)
Portezuelo Population Density
Population Density: 173 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portezuelo | 2,831 | 16.4 km² | 173 / 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
Portezuelo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Portezuelo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,740 | $5,609 | $6,042 | $7,036 | $9,530 | $14,218 | $11,153 | $14,219 |
| Total GDP | $16.8M | $20.5M | $21.5M | $23.9M | $30.8M | $45.5M | $37.1M | $47.1M |
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
Portezuelo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portezuelo | 13,229 tn | 4.67 tn | 807.9 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
Portezuelo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,229 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 807.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.8) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.7) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/17 | 8:53 AM | 4.2 | 40 km | 83,230 m | 12km NW of San Carlos, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/16 | 4:38 AM | 4.4 | 14.4 km | 53,900 m | 38km ENE of Tome, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/16 | 4:36 AM | 4.7 | 25.5 km | 40,790 m | 37km NE of Tome, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/15 | 1:37 PM | 5 | 34 km | 60,000 m | 26km WSW of Bulnes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/15 | 4:11 AM | 4.5 | 31.7 km | 65,000 m | 17km WSW of Bulnes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/15 | 11:32 AM | 4.5 | 45.9 km | 62,700 m | 27km SSE of Cauquenes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/15 | 4:05 AM | 4 | 33 km | 47,000 m | 38km NE of Tome, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/14 | 10:13 PM | 4.3 | 20.4 km | 49,780 m | 31km NW of Chillan, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 8:58 AM | 4.2 | 2.2 km | 84,300 m | 21km NNW of Bulnes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/12 | 5:14 AM | 4 | 31.8 km | 63,000 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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