Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in El Chaco, Ecuador
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 9 |
| Other accommodation | 9 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Travel agencies | 6 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
| Shopping | 5 |
El Chaco, Ecuador Facts
| Area | 58.4 km² |
| Population | 6,776 |
| Male Population | 3,420 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 3,356 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +797.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +124.3% |
| Median Age | 22.6 years (Male: 23, Female: 22.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,032 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Neighborhoods | Mariscal Sucre |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.33822, -77.81018 |
| Postal Codes | 150450, 150451, 150452, 150453, 150454, More |
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El Chaco, Ecuador Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 755 | 1,776 | 3,021 | 6,166 | 6,776 | 8,133 | 9,734 |
| Population Density | 12.9 / km² | 30.4 / km² | 51.7 / km² | 105.5 / km² | 116 / km² | 139.2 / km² | 166.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Chaco, Ecuador Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 124.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chaco, Ecuador | +797.5% | +281.5% | +124.3% |
| Napo Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Chaco, Ecuador Median Age
Median Age: 22.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chaco, Ecuador | 22.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 23 yrs |
| Napo Province | 26.7 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Chaco, Ecuador Population Density
Population Density: 116 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chaco, Ecuador | 6,776 | 58.4 km² | 116 / km² |
| Napo Province | 536,121 | 3,381.2 km² | 159 / 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
El Chaco, Ecuador Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1940 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
El Chaco, Ecuador Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,222 | $2,134 | $4,511 | $6,083 | $4,974 | $5,689 | $5,532 | $5,032 |
| Total GDP | $1.9M | $829K | $2.2M | $3.7M | $3.9M | $5.5M | $6.6M | $6.5M |
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
El Chaco, Ecuador CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chaco, Ecuador | 17,383 tn | 2.57 tn | 297.5 tons/km² |
| Napo Province | 1,599,558 tn | 2.98 tn | 473.1 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
El Chaco, Ecuador CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,383 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 297.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | 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 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/18 | 1:51 AM | 3.5 | 72.7 km | 22,280 m | 13km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/18 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 80.9 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.5 | 61.5 km | 10,000 m | 30km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/17 | 8:43 AM | 3.6 | 76.9 km | 10,000 m | 8km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/16 | 12:22 AM | 4.7 | 61.2 km | 10,000 m | 23km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/16 | 4:23 AM | 4.4 | 59.3 km | 9,130 m | 22km NE of Sangolqui, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/15 | 9:59 PM | 5.5 | 98.7 km | 195,030 m | 35km SE of Tena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/14 | 5:40 PM | 4.9 | 11.7 km | 10,000 m | 45km SSE of Cayambe, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/14 | 8:28 PM | 4.5 | 95.7 km | 10,000 m | 10km S of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/14 | 4:30 PM | 4.2 | 79 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Chaco, Ecuador
El Chaco is a location in the Napo Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the El Chaco Canton.
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