Categories in La Troncal
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Troncal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 175 |
| Shopping | 137 |
| Clothing stores | 65 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 60 |
| Car repair | 45 |
| Corporate management | 42 |
| Education | 37 |
| Beauty salons | 37 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 36 |
| Electronics stores | 33 |
| Hardware store | 28 |
| Public administration | 23 |
| Other accommodation | 23 |
La Troncal Facts
| Area | 97.2 km² |
| Population | 46,258 |
| Male Population | 23,002 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 23,256 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +59.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.4% |
| Median Age | 22.7 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 23.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,540 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Cóndor |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.42355, -79.33977 |
| Postal Codes | 030301, 030302, 030450, 030451, 030452 |
Map of La Troncal
Interactive Map
La Troncal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,972 | 36,741 | 41,142 | 45,225 | 46,258 | 46,137 | 45,850 |
| Population Density | 298.1 / km² | 378 / km² | 423.3 / km² | 465.3 / km² | 476 / km² | 474.7 / km² | 471.8 / km² |
La Troncal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Troncal | +59.7% | +25.9% | +12.4% |
| Cañar Canton | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
La Troncal Median Age
Median Age: 22.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Troncal | 22.7 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Cañar Canton | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
La Troncal Population Density
Population Density: 476 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Troncal | 46,258 | 97.2 km² | 476 / km² |
| Cañar Canton | 247,408 | 3,328.7 km² | 74.3 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
La Troncal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in La Troncal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Troncal
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
La Troncal 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 | $57.8M | $48.2M | $47.3M | $63.8M | $57.3M | $57.5M | $49.8M | $49.2M |
La Troncal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Troncal | 119,072 tn | 2.57 tn | 1,225.2 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 119,072 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,225.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 | 12.5 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/19 | 9:41 AM | 4.4 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/19 | 10:40 AM | 5.5 | 48.7 km | 70,890 m | 11km ESE of Duran, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/19 | 5:45 PM | 5.8 | 55.1 km | 70,000 m | 23km S of Duran, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/19 | 11:19 AM | 4.3 | 30.3 km | 10,000 m | 19km E of Coronel Marcelino Mariduena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 2:12 AM | 6.2 | 64 km | 110,500 m | 7km SE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 3:43 AM | 4.9 | 11 km | 79,740 m | 13km S of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 6:14 PM | 4.6 | 64 km | 49,530 m | 25km N of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/18 | 1:35 PM | 4.4 | 56.4 km | 98,040 m | 12km NNE of Yaguachi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 3:03 AM | 3.8 | 63.9 km | 10,000 m | 5km S of Montalvo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
La Troncal
La Troncal is the seat of La Troncal Canton in the Cañar Province, Ecuador. region that would become this significant town, was sparsely populated by farmers until the 1950s. The population began to grow in the 1950s, when migrants from Azuay, and t..
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