Categories in Rancagua
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rancagua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 704 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 635 | — |
| Corporate management | 387 | — |
| Education | 322 | 44 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 282 | — |
| Health and medical | 278 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 247 | — |
| Car repair | 234 | — |
Rancagua Facts
| Area | 159.6 km² |
| Population | 291,814 |
| Male Population | 145,742 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 146,072 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +132.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.4% |
| Median Age | 32.2 years (Male: 31.5, Female: 32.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $24,950 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 72 |
| Neighborhoods | Cerrillos, DP A, Providencia, B, Rancagua |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.17083, -70.74444 |
| Postal Codes | 2820000 |
Map of Rancagua
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Rancagua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,364 | 188,128 | 230,834 | 274,914 | 291,814 | 296,947 | 301,523 |
| Population Density | 785.7 / km² | 1,179 / km² | 1,446.7 / km² | 1,722.9 / km² | 1,828.8 / km² | 1,861 / km² | 1,889.7 / km² |
Rancagua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 26.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancagua | +132.8% | +55.1% | +26.4% |
| O'Higgins Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Rancagua Median Age
Median Age: 32.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancagua | 32.2 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| O'Higgins Region | 34.6 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Rancagua Population Density
Population Density: 1,829 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancagua | 291,814 | 159.6 km² | 1,829 / km² |
| O'Higgins Region | 202 | 9.4 km² | 21.4 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Rancagua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Rancagua
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Rancagua
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rancagua
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Rancagua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,581 | $11,462 | $14,251 | $17,208 | $18,949 | $20,989 | $22,934 | $24,950 |
| Total GDP | $242.3M | $378.9M | $536.3M | $745.4M | $916.1M | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.4B |
Rancagua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancagua | 1,469,500 tn | 5.04 tn | 9,209.6 tons/km² |
| O'Higgins Region | 903 tn | 4.47 tn | 95.8 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,469,500 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,209.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/19 | 1:56 PM | 4.3 | 11.7 km | 94,820 m | 11km SSW of Rancagua, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/18 | 11:59 PM | 4 | 14.7 km | 95,800 m | 14km SSW of Rancagua, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/07 | 8:52 AM | 3.4 | 11.1 km | 81,000 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/07 | 9:11 AM | 3.1 | 13.8 km | 77,500 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/07 | 9:26 PM | 3.3 | 12 km | 92,000 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/07 | 12:54 AM | 3.4 | 15.7 km | 81,100 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/06 | 8:37 AM | 3.3 | 9.6 km | 13,600 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/06 | 9:06 AM | 3.1 | 4.7 km | 86,300 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/06 | 2:14 PM | 3.7 | 9.3 km | 90,800 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/06 | 8:49 AM | 3.2 | 9.9 km | 97,700 m | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile | usgs.gov |
Rancagua
Rancagua (Spanish pronunciation: [raŋˈkaɣwa]) is a city and commune in central Chile and part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located 87 km (54 mi) south of the national capital of..
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