Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Acarí
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 11 |
Acarí Facts
| Area | 649.1 km² |
| Population | 4,248 |
| Male Population | 2,262 (53.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,986 (46.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -26.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.1% |
| Median Age | 28.9 years (Male: 29.3, Female: 28.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,307 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.42393, -74.61361 |
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Acarí Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,807 | 5,569 | 4,833 | 3,427 | 4,248 | 4,509 | 4,778 |
| Population Density | 8.9 / km² | 8.6 / km² | 7.4 / km² | 5.3 / km² | 6.5 / km² | 6.9 / km² | 7.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAcarí Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acarí | -26.8% | -23.7% | -12.1% |
| Arequipa Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Acarí Median Age
Median Age: 28.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acarí | 28.9 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 29.3 yrs |
| Arequipa Region | 27.2 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Acarí Population Density
Population Density: 6.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acarí | 4,248 | 649.1 km² | 6.5 / km² |
| Arequipa Region | 1.3 million | 63,234.3 km² | 21.3 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Acarí 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
Acarí Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,310 | $6,160 | $6,119 | $8,348 | $12,755 | $19,544 | $21,350 | $20,307 |
| Total GDP | $32.3M | $38.8M | $39.4M | $52.8M | $79.6M | $126.7M | $154.4M | $150.6M |
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
Acarí CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acarí | 12,190 tn | 2.87 tn | 18.8 tons/km² |
| Arequipa Region | 3,868,500 tn | 2.87 tn | 61.2 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 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
Acarí CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,190 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/19 | 10:12 AM | 4.4 | 33.7 km | 79,500 m | 33km E of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/19 | 9:18 AM | 4.1 | 38 km | 40,910 m | 29km E of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/18 | 11:54 AM | 4.9 | 41.2 km | 67,330 m | 41km ENE of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/18 | 10:56 PM | 5.2 | 31.8 km | 53,180 m | 26km ESE of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/18 | 2:23 PM | 5.5 | 47.1 km | 34,000 m | 46km S of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/18 | 10:27 PM | 4.6 | 46.3 km | 30,040 m | 45km S of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/18 | 6:40 AM | 5 | 38 km | 31,070 m | 37km SSW of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.8 | 38.9 km | 47,110 m | 38km S of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/14/18 | 9:18 AM | 7.1 | 39.4 km | 39,000 m | 38km SSW of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/17 | 3:22 PM | 4.9 | 39.3 km | 40,600 m | 38km SSE of Acari, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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