El Cisne Facts
| Area | 88.4 km² |
| Population | 1,649 |
| Male Population | 794 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 855 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +59.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.9% |
| Median Age | 31 years (Male: 28.5, Female: 33.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,984 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.85128, -79.42634 |
| Postal Codes | 110153 |
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El Cisne Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,032 | 1,352 | 1,543 | 1,746 | 1,649 | 1,666 | 1,677 |
| Population Density | 11.7 / km² | 15.3 / km² | 17.4 / km² | 19.7 / km² | 18.6 / km² | 18.8 / km² | 19 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Cisne Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cisne | +59.8% | +22% | +6.9% |
| Loja Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Cisne Median Age
Median Age: 31 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cisne | 31 yrs | 33.2 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
| Loja Province | 24.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Cisne Population Density
Population Density: 18.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cisne | 1,649 | 88.4 km² | 18.6 / km² |
| Loja Province | 487,297 | 11,095 km² | 43.9 / 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 Cisne Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Cisne Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,212 | $7,045 | $7,228 | $9,256 | $9,126 | $10,446 | $8,707 | $8,984 |
| Total GDP | $15.5M | $18.3M | $20.2M | $28.3M | $29.3M | $34.4M | $29.3M | $30.5M |
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 Cisne CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cisne | 4,672 tn | 2.83 tn | 52.8 tons/km² |
| Loja Province | 1,379,443 tn | 2.83 tn | 124.3 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 Cisne CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,672 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 52.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/17 | 2:37 AM | 4.4 | 87.3 km | 68,620 m | 25km W of Celica, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/17 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 95.2 km | 77,890 m | 12km SW of Macara, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/16 | 4:15 AM | 4.3 | 75.5 km | 64,379 m | 12km NE of Pasaje, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/16 | 4:52 AM | 4 | 56.5 km | 94,100 m | 15km SSE of Pasaje, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/15 | 3:56 PM | 4.6 | 56.1 km | 57,700 m | 33km WSW of Pinas, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/15 | 11:29 AM | 4.4 | 86.8 km | 78,920 m | 31km SE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/15 | 11:39 AM | 5.1 | 80.1 km | 79,030 m | 7km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/14/15 | 9:26 AM | 3.7 | 92 km | 84,000 m | 16km SSE of Zarumilla, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/14 | 5:54 PM | 4.4 | 88.5 km | 92,260 m | 42km ESE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/14 | 10:01 PM | 4.3 | 92.3 km | 60,820 m | 40km WNW of Celica, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Cisne
El Cisne is a city in the southern region of Ecuador, in the Loja province, about 74 km (46 mi) from the city of Loja. city is known for the much venerated Marian National Shrine of Our Lady of El Cisne.
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