Categories in San Carlos
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in San Carlos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 79 |
| Shopping | 77 |
| Education | 48 |
| Churches | 40 |
| Corporate management | 35 |
| Car repair | 26 |
| Hardware store | 25 |
| Public administration | 24 |
| Other accommodation | 19 |
| Fast food restaurants | 19 |
| Health and medical | 18 |
| Hospitals | 18 |
San Carlos Facts
| Area | 880.3 km² |
| Population | 53,990 |
| Male Population | 26,929 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 27,061 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +27.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.7% |
| Median Age | 33 years (Male: 31.9, Female: 34.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,312 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 42 |
| Neighborhoods | San Carlos, Puente Alto, Santiago Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -36.44198, -72.05373 |
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San Carlos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,418 | 49,612 | 53,096 | 51,727 | 53,990 | 53,259 | 51,669 |
| Population Density | 48.2 / km² | 56.4 / km² | 60.3 / km² | 58.8 / km² | 61.3 / km² | 60.5 / km² | 58.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSan Carlos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | +27.3% | +8.8% | +1.7% |
| Bío Bío Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
San Carlos Median Age
Median Age: 33 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | 33 yrs | 34.2 yrs | 31.9 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)
San Carlos Population Density
Population Density: 61.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | 53,990 | 880.3 km² | 61.3 / 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
San Carlos 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in San Carlos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for San Carlos
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
San Carlos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,233 | $6,579 | $7,938 | $11,208 | $10,659 | $13,474 | $12,343 | $12,312 |
| Total GDP | $229.9M | $298.3M | $356.2M | $495.9M | $467.8M | $596.8M | $575.3M | $570.5M |
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
San Carlos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | 233,893 tn | 4.33 tn | 265.7 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
San Carlos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 233,893 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 265.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.8) |
* 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 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 | 11.1 km | 83,230 m | 12km NW of San Carlos, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/17 | 3:03 AM | 5 | 36.1 km | 88,720 m | 12km SE of Parral, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/16 | 8:26 AM | 4.1 | 37.6 km | 109,100 m | 19km SE of Parral, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/15 | 11:32 AM | 4.5 | 31.2 km | 62,700 m | 27km SSE of Cauquenes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/14 | 8:27 AM | 4 | 49.5 km | 29,600 m | 17km ESE of Cauquenes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/14 | 10:13 PM | 4.3 | 23.4 km | 49,780 m | 31km NW of Chillan, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 8:58 AM | 4.2 | 36.6 km | 84,300 m | 21km NNW of Bulnes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/11 | 3:26 PM | 4.1 | 25.3 km | 63,200 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/11 | 9:17 PM | 4.6 | 39 km | 52,200 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/11 | 8:48 AM | 4.4 | 38.6 km | 40,500 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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