Cheto District Facts
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Population | 519 |
| Male Population | 267 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 252 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.9% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 26, Female: 27) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,231 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -6.25639, -77.70028 |
| Postal Codes | 01315 |
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Cheto District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 619 | 715 | 632 | 557 | 519 | 525 | 534 |
| Population Density | 11.5 / km² | 13.3 / km² | 11.7 / km² | 10.3 / km² | 9.6 / km² | 9.7 / km² | 9.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCheto District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheto District | -16.2% | -27.4% | -17.9% |
| Amazonas Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cheto District Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheto District | 26.5 yrs | 27 yrs | 26 yrs |
| Amazonas Region | 22.2 yrs | 22.2 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cheto District Population Density
Population Density: 9.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheto District | 519 | 53.9 km² | 9.6 / km² |
| Amazonas Region | 314,043 | 18,587.3 km² | 16.9 / 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
Cheto 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
Cheto District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,079 | $2,848 | $3,811 | $4,675 | $6,649 | $8,071 | $7,424 | $9,231 |
| Total GDP | $9.8M | $6.8M | $8.8M | $9.8M | $12.4M | $14.5M | $14M | $17.4M |
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
Cheto District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheto District | 1,058 tn | 2.04 tn | 19.6 tons/km² |
| Amazonas Region | 640,752 tn | 2.04 tn | 34.5 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
Cheto District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,058 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26/17 | 8:33 AM | 4.4 | 54.7 km | 10,000 m | 30km NW of Rioja, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/17 | 10:05 AM | 4.3 | 91.6 km | 64,330 m | 7km NE of Jepelacio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 10:08 PM | 4.2 | 80.4 km | 128,910 m | 21km NNE of Rioja, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/16 | 4:45 AM | 4.2 | 82.4 km | 66,540 m | 38km N of Rioja, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/15 | 10:33 AM | 4.4 | 71.5 km | 40,580 m | 35km NNW of Rioja, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/13 | 3:02 PM | 4.7 | 90.8 km | 56,420 m | 13km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/13 | 6:15 AM | 4.3 | 93.1 km | 63,500 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/11 | 10:41 AM | 4.7 | 78.7 km | 53,000 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/09 | 7:13 AM | 4.2 | 69.3 km | 41,200 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/08 | 1:17 AM | 3.9 | 74.6 km | 49,700 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cheto District
Cheto is a district of the Chachapoyas Province in the Amazonas Region in Peru. Its seat is Cheto located at an altitude of 2,500 m.s.n.m.. the 2005 Peru census the district had 686 inhabitants.
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