Categories in El Tambo Canton
Gas StationClothing storesChurchesGovernment OfficeConstruction of buildingsHardware storeEducationTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsAtm'sBanksVeterinarianHousing ComplexShoppingShopping MallSupermarketPublic parksHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in El Tambo Canton
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 16 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Car repair | 8 |
| Clothing stores | 7 |
| Churches | 7 |
| Hardware store | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 |
| Public parks | 6 |
| Travel agencies | 6 |
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
El Tambo Canton Facts
| Area | 54.4 km² |
| Population | 10,935 |
| Male Population | 5,034 (46.0%) |
| Female Population | 5,901 (54.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +69.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.5% |
| Median Age | 20.9 years (Male: 19.4, Female: 22.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,540 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Tambo, La Estación, Jalupata, El Rosario, Las Acacia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.51075, -78.92783 |
| Postal Codes | 030202, 030360, 030550 |
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El Tambo Canton Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,445 | 8,173 | 9,153 | 10,074 | 10,935 | 10,950 | 10,877 |
| Population Density | 118.5 / km² | 150.3 / km² | 168.3 / km² | 185.3 / km² | 201.1 / km² | 201.4 / km² | 200 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Tambo Canton Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 19.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tambo Canton | +69.7% | +33.8% | +19.5% |
| Cañar Canton | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Tambo Canton Median Age
Median Age: 20.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tambo Canton | 20.9 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| Cañar Canton | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Tambo Canton Population Density
Population Density: 201 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tambo Canton | 10,935 | 54.4 km² | 201 / km² |
| Cañar Canton | 247,408 | 3,328.7 km² | 74.3 / 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 Tambo 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
El Tambo Canton Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,040 | $4,057 | $4,550 | $5,443 | $4,494 | $4,273 | $3,608 | $3,540 |
| Total GDP | $4.9K | $5K | $5.7K | $7.2K | $6.4K | $6.3K | $5.4K | $5.3K |
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 Tambo Canton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tambo Canton | 28,103 tn | 2.57 tn | 516.8 tons/km² |
| Cañar Canton | 636,194 tn | 2.57 tn | 191.1 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 Tambo Canton CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,103 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 516.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/19 | 9:28 AM | 5 | 45.8 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/19 | 9:41 AM | 4.4 | 53.5 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/19 | 9:53 AM | 4.8 | 50.1 km | 85,710 m | 27km ENE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/19 | 3:03 AM | 4.9 | 46.7 km | 94,270 m | 34km ENE of Azogues, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/19 | 11:19 AM | 4.3 | 51.4 km | 10,000 m | 19km E of Coronel Marcelino Mariduena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 12:23 PM | 4.3 | 40.4 km | 92,330 m | 14km E of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 2:12 AM | 6.2 | 32.3 km | 110,500 m | 7km SE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 3:43 AM | 4.9 | 46.5 km | 79,740 m | 13km S of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/18 | 5:35 AM | 4.5 | 72.8 km | 89,370 m | 36km ESE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 6:25 AM | 4 | 47.9 km | 108,370 m | 1km SSE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Tambo Canton
El Tambo is one of seven cantons located in Cañar Province, Ecuador. It is situated along the PanAmerican highway in a valley across from the larger town of Cañar. The population of El Tambo is a mix of mestizo and indigenous Cañari. 30 minutes out ..
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