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Cajacay District Facts
| Area | 152.5 km² |
| Population | 1,444 |
| Male Population | 731 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 713 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -7.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -21.8% |
| Median Age | 22.3 years (Male: 20.4, Female: 23.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,163 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -10.15502, -77.43963 |
| Postal Codes | 02485 |
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Cajacay District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,557 | 1,840 | 1,847 | 1,627 | 1,444 | 1,455 | 1,463 |
| Population Density | 10.2 / km² | 12.1 / km² | 12.1 / km² | 10.7 / km² | 9.5 / km² | 9.5 / km² | 9.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCajacay District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 21.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajacay District | -7.3% | -21.5% | -21.8% |
| Ancash Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cajacay District Median Age
Median Age: 22.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajacay District | 22.3 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
| Ancash Region | 25.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cajacay District Population Density
Population Density: 9.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajacay District | 1,444 | 152.5 km² | 9.5 / km² |
| Ancash Region | 1.1 million | 35,888.1 km² | 30.8 / 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
Cajacay 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.
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
Cajacay District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,581 | $2,548 | $5,551 | $7,481 | $8,402 | $9,898 | $10,393 | $12,163 |
| Total GDP | $2.4M | $2.1M | $4.1M | $4.9M | $4.8M | $5.3M | $5.9M | $6.9M |
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
Cajacay District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajacay District | 3,470 tn | 2.4 tn | 22.8 tons/km² |
| Ancash Region | 2,654,629 tn | 2.4 tn | 74 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
Cajacay District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,470 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/19 | 3:50 PM | 4.9 | 17.5 km | 14,880 m | 66km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/19 | 5:52 AM | 4.6 | 92.7 km | 62,280 m | 35km W of Paramonga, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/17 | 11:17 PM | 4.8 | 90.9 km | 58,200 m | 32km W of Paramonga, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/17 | 5:41 PM | 4.4 | 83.9 km | 119,140 m | 36km WSW of Oyon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 11:23 PM | 4.7 | 98 km | 59,630 m | 46km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 7:01 PM | 3.8 | 87.6 km | 64,519 m | 40km N of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/15 | 4:02 AM | 4.3 | 82.9 km | 106,980 m | 23km W of Chaupimarca, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/15 | 9:02 AM | 4.5 | 83.1 km | 126,740 m | 9km NW of Oyon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/15 | 4:45 PM | 5.3 | 82.1 km | 48,000 m | 30km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/15 | 6:52 AM | 3.6 | 69.3 km | 59,920 m | 22km SSE of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cajacay District
Cajacay District is one of fifteen districts of the province Bolognesi in Peru.
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