Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Guamote
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Other membership organizations | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Banks | 6 |
| Gas station | 6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
| Car repair | 5 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
| Churches | 5 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
Guamote Facts
| Area | 313.6 km² |
| Population | 26,438 |
| Male Population | 12,981 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 13,457 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +86.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.5% |
| Median Age | 20.1 years (Male: 19.5, Female: 20.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,420 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.93307, -78.70955 |
| Postal Codes | 060401, 060650, 060651, 060652 |
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Guamote Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,173 | 19,320 | 22,701 | 26,733 | 26,438 | 27,025 | 27,392 |
| Population Density | 45.2 / km² | 61.6 / km² | 72.4 / km² | 85.2 / km² | 84.3 / km² | 86.2 / km² | 87.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGuamote Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guamote | +86.5% | +36.8% | +16.5% |
| Chimborazo Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guamote Median Age
Median Age: 20.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guamote | 20.1 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 19.5 yrs |
| Chimborazo Province | 24.5 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Guamote Population Density
Population Density: 84.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guamote | 26,438 | 313.6 km² | 84.3 / km² |
| Chimborazo Province | 487,537 | 6,472.6 km² | 75.3 / 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
Guamote 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
Guamote Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,442 | $3,191 | $2,584 | $2,188 | $1,456 | $4,454 | $3,148 | $3,420 |
| Total GDP | $67M | $66.4M | $56.2M | $50.4M | $35.5M | $113.7M | $84.6M | $92.7M |
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
Guamote CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guamote | 69,481 tn | 2.63 tn | 221.5 tons/km² |
| Chimborazo Province | 1,281,428 tn | 2.63 tn | 198 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
Guamote CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,481 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 221.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
| 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 | 77.8 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/19 | 9:41 AM | 4.4 | 31.4 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/19 | 11:19 AM | 4.3 | 64.6 km | 10,000 m | 19km E of Coronel Marcelino Mariduena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 12:23 PM | 4.3 | 32.3 km | 92,330 m | 14km E of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 8:20 AM | 3.1 | 70.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km E of Banos, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 2:12 AM | 6.2 | 36.5 km | 110,500 m | 7km SE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 3:03 AM | 3.8 | 69.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km S of Montalvo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 12:30 AM | 4.2 | 77.7 km | 148,830 m | 27km SSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 1:09 AM | 4.2 | 67 km | 125,450 m | 16km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/17 | 12:48 PM | 4.4 | 22 km | 112,400 m | 14km ENE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Guamote
Guamote is a location in the Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Guamote Canton.
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