Categories in Cajatambo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cajatambo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 7 |
Cajatambo Facts
| Area | 456.3 km² |
| Population | 2,067 |
| Male Population | 1,028 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,039 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -57.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -41.2% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 27) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $50,690 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -10.47330, -76.99300 |
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Cajatambo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,883 | 4,286 | 3,516 | 2,302 | 2,067 | 1,951 | 1,836 |
| Population Density | 10.7 / km² | 9.4 / km² | 7.7 / km² | 5 / km² | 4.5 / km² | 4.3 / km² | 4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCajatambo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 41.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajatambo | -57.7% | -51.8% | -41.2% |
| Lima Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cajatambo Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajatambo | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Lima Region | 26.3 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cajatambo Population Density
Population Density: 4.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajatambo | 2,067 | 456.3 km² | 4.5 / km² |
| Lima Region | 958,642 | 32,501.5 km² | 29.5 / 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
Cajatambo 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
Cajatambo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $14,909 | $18,895 | $21,505 | $28,949 | $33,786 | $38,797 | $38,207 | $50,690 |
| Total GDP | $44.9M | $55.2M | $59.2M | $69.4M | $68.1M | $70.6M | $67.8M | $87.9M |
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
Cajatambo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajatambo | 6,495 tn | 3.14 tn | 14.2 tons/km² |
| Lima Region | 2,995,387 tn | 3.12 tn | 92.2 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
Cajatambo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,495 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8.4) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 | 44.2 km | 14,880 m | 66km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/17 | 5:41 PM | 4.4 | 39.2 km | 119,140 m | 36km WSW of Oyon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/17 | 11:38 AM | 4.6 | 98.1 km | 97,320 m | 51km W of Junin, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/16 | 1:44 PM | 4.4 | 92.8 km | 119,420 m | 11km ESE of Tinyahuarco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/15 | 7:11 PM | 4.5 | 92.4 km | 13,000 m | 15km WNW of Huanuco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/15 | 4:02 AM | 4.3 | 27 km | 106,980 m | 23km W of Chaupimarca, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/15 | 9:02 AM | 4.5 | 23 km | 126,740 m | 9km NW of Oyon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/15 | 4:39 AM | 4.2 | 92.6 km | 114,000 m | 31km SE of Sayan, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/14 | 2:24 PM | 4.2 | 44 km | 108,350 m | 35km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/14 | 10:44 AM | 4.4 | 60 km | 93,450 m | 17km E of Yanacancha, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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