Categories in La Huaca
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Huaca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
La Huaca Facts
| Area | 469.8 km² |
| Population | 13,600 |
| Male Population | 7,049 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 6,551 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +121.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +28.3% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 25.3, Female: 25.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,345 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -4.91167, -80.96000 |
| Postal Codes | 20781 |
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La Huaca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,135 | 9,092 | 10,601 | 11,718 | 13,600 | 14,844 | 16,123 |
| Population Density | 13.1 / km² | 19.4 / km² | 22.6 / km² | 24.9 / km² | 28.9 / km² | 31.6 / km² | 34.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Huaca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 28.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Huaca | +121.7% | +49.6% | +28.3% |
| Piura Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Huaca Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Huaca | 25.4 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
| Piura Region | 23.8 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.4 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Huaca Population Density
Population Density: 28.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Huaca | 13,600 | 469.8 km² | 28.9 / km² |
| Piura Region | 1.8 million | 35,778.7 km² | 51 / 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
La Huaca 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
La Huaca Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,543 | $4,874 | $3,364 | $3,720 | $5,063 | $7,663 | $5,525 | $6,345 |
| Total GDP | $28.4M | $36.3M | $28.6M | $32.1M | $42.7M | $67.7M | $55.3M | $65.6M |
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
La Huaca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Huaca | 31,676 tn | 2.33 tn | 67.4 tons/km² |
| Piura Region | 4,244,269 tn | 2.33 tn | 118.6 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
La Huaca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,676 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 67.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.6) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/18 | 2:47 AM | 4.4 | 77.8 km | 34,030 m | 28km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/18 | 8:55 PM | 4 | 40.2 km | 10,620 m | 29km S of Talara, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/17 | 3:57 AM | 4.6 | 68 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of Catacaos, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/17 | 3:32 PM | 4.5 | 72.2 km | 35,170 m | 10km ESE of La Breita, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/17 | 8:17 PM | 4.7 | 36.1 km | 42,740 m | 25km SE of Paita, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/16 | 3:36 PM | 4.5 | 34.3 km | 29,400 m | 28km NW of Salinera Colan, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/16 | 5:09 AM | 4.1 | 77.3 km | 41,000 m | 44km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 4:54 PM | 4.1 | 60.4 km | 86,620 m | 14km E of Piura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/16 | 6:35 AM | 4.5 | 36.7 km | 57,710 m | 9km NNW of Querecotillo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/16 | 1:27 PM | 4.1 | 29 km | 35,000 m | 24km SE of Salinera Colan, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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