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Jangas District Facts
| Area | 50.8 km² |
| Population | 5,194 |
| Male Population | 2,583 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,611 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +136.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.3% |
| Median Age | 24.6 years (Male: 25.3, Female: 24) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,162 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.40250, -77.57583 |
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Jangas District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,200 | 3,399 | 4,146 | 4,773 | 5,194 | 5,416 | 5,530 |
| Population Density | 43.3 / km² | 66.9 / km² | 81.6 / km² | 93.9 / km² | 102.2 / km² | 106.6 / km² | 108.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridJangas District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 25.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jangas District | +136.1% | +52.8% | +25.3% |
| Ancash Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jangas District Median Age
Median Age: 24.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jangas District | 24.6 yrs | 24 yrs | 25.3 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)
Jangas District Population Density
Population Density: 102 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jangas District | 5,194 | 50.8 km² | 102 / 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
Jangas 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
Jangas District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,195 | $3,117 | $6,466 | $9,748 | $11,773 | $14,961 | $13,772 | $15,162 |
| Total GDP | $27.1M | $28.5M | $63M | $94.7M | $109.4M | $137M | $133.5M | $147.6M |
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
Jangas District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jangas District | 12,743 tn | 2.45 tn | 250.8 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
Jangas District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,743 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 250.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/19 | 3:50 PM | 4.9 | 93.6 km | 14,880 m | 66km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/18 | 4:16 AM | 4.2 | 84.7 km | 58,340 m | 39km NNW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 7:01 PM | 3.8 | 66 km | 64,519 m | 40km N of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/14 | 2:24 PM | 4.2 | 97.4 km | 108,350 m | 35km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/10 | 1:08 AM | 5.2 | 98.2 km | 65,000 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/10 | 8:39 PM | 5.7 | 68.2 km | 116,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/02 | 4:14 AM | 4.2 | 28.9 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/01 | 3:37 PM | 4.4 | 87.4 km | 33,000 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/01 | 5:23 PM | 3.9 | 81.1 km | 130,100 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/00 | 4:51 AM | 4.4 | 67.2 km | 88,700 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Jangas District
Jangas District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.
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