Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Portovelo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car repair | 5 |
Portovelo Facts
| Area | 34.3 km² |
| Population | 11,252 |
| Male Population | 5,815 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 5,437 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +99.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.3% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 27, Female: 26.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,763 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.72145, -79.62187 |
| Postal Codes | 071150, 071151, 071152, 071153 |
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Portovelo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,631 | 7,747 | 9,127 | 10,855 | 11,252 | 11,529 | 11,728 |
| Population Density | 164.1 / km² | 225.8 / km² | 266 / km² | 316.4 / km² | 327.9 / km² | 336 / km² | 341.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPortovelo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portovelo | +99.8% | +45.2% | +23.3% |
| El Oro Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Portovelo Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portovelo | 26.9 yrs | 26.9 yrs | 27 yrs |
| El Oro Province | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Portovelo Population Density
Population Density: 328 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portovelo | 11,252 | 34.3 km² | 328 / km² |
| El Oro Province | 652,480 | 5,811.1 km² | 112 / 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
Portovelo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Portovelo
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
Portovelo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,597 | $8,465 | $6,077 | $7,541 | $6,100 | $8,298 | $7,356 | $7,763 |
| Total GDP | $145.6M | $173.3M | $130.1M | $171.2M | $147.3M | $210.2M | $196M | $208.8M |
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
Portovelo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portovelo | 35,133 tn | 3.12 tn | 1,023.9 tons/km² |
| El Oro Province | 2,022,007 tn | 3.1 tn | 348 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
Portovelo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,133 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,023.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 3:15 AM | 4.1 | 82.4 km | 71,190 m | 35km SSE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/18 | 12:20 PM | 4.5 | 77.7 km | 58,160 m | 19km SE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 98.4 km | 4,270 m | 12km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 3:40 AM | 4.7 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 2:37 AM | 4.4 | 73.9 km | 68,620 m | 25km W of Celica, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/17 | 4:23 AM | 5.5 | 84.1 km | 35,000 m | 13km ESE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/17 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 93.7 km | 77,890 m | 12km SW of Macara, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/17 | 4:27 AM | 4.5 | 99.2 km | 57,260 m | 31km E of Papayal, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/17 | 11:34 AM | 5.6 | 90.5 km | 49,000 m | 41km E of Papayal, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/16 | 11:12 AM | 3.8 | 99.5 km | 36,690 m | 16km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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