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Punitaqui Facts
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Population | 4,929 |
| Male Population | 2,494 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 2,435 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -35.7% |
| Median Age | 32.5 years (Male: 32.4, Female: 32.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $18,520 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 53 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -30.83448, -71.25860 |
| Postal Codes | 1900000 |
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Punitaqui Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,926 | 7,450 | 7,670 | 8,261 | 4,929 | 4,613 | 4,151 |
| Population Density | 376.3 / km² | 473 / km² | 487 / km² | 524.5 / km² | 313 / km² | 292.9 / km² | 263.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPunitaqui Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 35.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punitaqui | -16.8% | -33.8% | -35.7% |
| Coquimbo Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Punitaqui Median Age
Median Age: 32.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punitaqui | 32.5 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 32.4 yrs |
| Coquimbo Region | 31 yrs | 31.6 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Punitaqui Population Density
Population Density: 313 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punitaqui | 4,929 | 15.8 km² | 313 / km² |
| Coquimbo Region | 764,187 | 40,632.7 km² | 18.8 / 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
Punitaqui 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Punitaqui
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
Punitaqui Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,313 | $10,177 | $8,720 | $10,586 | $15,119 | $15,285 | $16,548 | $18,520 |
| Total GDP | $17.9M | $26.1M | $23.1M | $27.9M | $38.8M | $38.5M | $42.8M | $47M |
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
Punitaqui CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punitaqui | 20,709 tn | 4.2 tn | 1,314.8 tons/km² |
| Coquimbo Region | 3,426,763 tn | 4.48 tn | 84.3 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
Punitaqui CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,709 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,314.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/18 | 3:36 PM | 4.7 | 6.6 km | 59,890 m | 33km S of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/15 | 6:46 PM | 4.2 | 5 km | 53,460 m | 24km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/15 | 2:51 AM | 6.3 | 6.4 km | 46,000 m | 26km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/15 | 7:21 PM | 4.4 | 9.1 km | 47,700 m | 31km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/15 | 2:08 PM | 4.2 | 4.3 km | 44,800 m | 31km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/15 | 2:10 PM | 4.1 | 8.1 km | 43,400 m | 33km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/15 | 3:12 AM | 5.2 | 9.7 km | 47,100 m | 36km S of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/14 | 4:23 PM | 4.4 | 4.6 km | 76,570 m | 22km S of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/12 | 8:06 AM | 4.6 | 8.9 km | 55,500 m | Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/12 | 3:32 AM | 4.1 | 10.7 km | 47,900 m | Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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