Chilla Canton Facts
| Area | 264.3 km² |
| Population | 2,693 |
| Male Population | 1,373 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,320 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.5% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 26.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,765 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.45862, -79.58050 |
| Postal Codes | 070550 |
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Chilla Canton Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,398 | 1,923 | 2,273 | 2,748 | 2,693 | 2,767 | 2,821 |
| Population Density | 5.3 / km² | 7.3 / km² | 8.6 / km² | 10.4 / km² | 10.2 / km² | 10.5 / km² | 10.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChilla Canton Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilla Canton | +92.6% | +40% | +18.5% |
| El Oro Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chilla Canton Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilla Canton | 26.8 yrs | 26.9 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| El Oro Province | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chilla Canton Population Density
Population Density: 10.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilla Canton | 2,693 | 264.3 km² | 10.2 / km² |
| El Oro Province | 652,480 | 5,811.1 km² | 112 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chilla Canton 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
Chilla Canton Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,004 | $9,458 | $8,175 | $9,160 | $7,733 | $8,708 | $8,598 | $8,765 |
| Total GDP | $23.9M | $26.6M | $24M | $28.6M | $25.9M | $30.8M | $32M | $33.4M |
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
Chilla Canton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilla Canton | 8,416 tn | 3.13 tn | 31.8 tons/km² |
| El Oro Province | 2,022,007 tn | 3.1 tn | 348 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 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
Chilla Canton CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,416 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/18 | 12:20 PM | 4.5 | 86.3 km | 58,160 m | 19km SE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 6:14 PM | 4.6 | 90.8 km | 49,530 m | 25km N of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 70.7 km | 4,270 m | 12km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 2:20 PM | 4.5 | 76.1 km | 3,170 m | 13km NNE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 3:40 AM | 4.7 | 66.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/17 | 4:23 AM | 5.5 | 56.3 km | 35,000 m | 13km ESE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 4:56 AM | 4.2 | 75.9 km | 50,820 m | 19km SE of Naranjal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/16 | 11:12 AM | 3.8 | 71.3 km | 36,690 m | 16km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/16 | 4:15 AM | 4.3 | 29.7 km | 64,379 m | 12km NE of Pasaje, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/16 | 1:26 PM | 4.7 | 90.7 km | 48,290 m | 26km NW of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chilla Canton
Chilla Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the El Oro Province. Its capital is the town of Chilla. Its population at the 2001 census was 2,665.
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