Acora District Facts
| Area | 1637.1 km² |
| Population | 29,515 |
| Male Population | 14,979 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 14,536 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +15.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.0% |
| Median Age | 27.9 years (Male: 26.9, Female: 28.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,239 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.97390, -69.79742 |
| Postal Codes | 21511 |
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Acora District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,612 | 30,675 | 31,055 | 27,765 | 29,515 | 30,128 | 30,688 |
| Population Density | 15.6 / km² | 18.7 / km² | 19 / km² | 17 / km² | 18 / km² | 18.4 / km² | 18.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAcora District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acora District | +15.2% | -3.8% | -5% |
| Puno Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Acora District Median Age
Median Age: 27.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acora District | 27.9 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Puno Region | 24.4 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Acora District Population Density
Population Density: 18 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acora District | 29,515 | 1,637.1 km² | 18 / km² |
| Puno Region | 1.4 million | 71,762.4 km² | 19.4 / 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
Acora District 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Acora District
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
Acora District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,994 | $2,308 | $3,296 | $4,184 | $4,968 | $7,216 | $5,532 | $6,239 |
| Total GDP | $62.2M | $74.6M | $107.8M | $130M | $142.5M | $202.9M | $165.3M | $188.2M |
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
Acora District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acora District | 61,762 tn | 2.09 tn | 37.7 tons/km² |
| Puno Region | 2,932,416 tn | 2.1 tn | 40.9 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
Acora District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 61,762 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 37.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2.8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9/19 | 10:27 PM | 4.5 | 51.2 km | 195,210 m | 34km SW of Puno, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/19 | 2:07 AM | 4.3 | 48.9 km | 235,990 m | 7km NE of Atuncolla, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/19 | 1:08 PM | 4.6 | 25.4 km | 224,870 m | 9km ENE of Ilave, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/19 | 5:24 PM | 4.4 | 31.5 km | 238,580 m | 10km NW of Taquile, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/18 | 8:55 AM | 4.4 | 46.9 km | 202,940 m | 39km SSW of Ilave, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/18 | 9:05 PM | 4.1 | 41.4 km | 213,450 m | 22km WSW of Juli, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 12:03 PM | 4.5 | 59.4 km | 217,410 m | 8km SSW of Juliaca, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/18 | 8:54 PM | 4.5 | 30.6 km | 235,160 m | 12km SSE of Ilave, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/18 | 12:08 AM | 4.2 | 21.2 km | 246,040 m | 10km SSE of Taquile, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 2:05 PM | 4.1 | 59.9 km | 190,500 m | 48km SW of Juli, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Acora District
Acora District is one of fifteen districts of the Puno Province in the Puno region, Peru.
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