Categories in La Oroya
Auto Parts StoreCar repairGas StationMechanicClothing storesMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterChurchesClubElectrical SubstationGovernment OfficeReligious OrganizationHardware storeTool StoreEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCafeteriaCoffee ShopFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionHospitalsBusiness to Business ServiceCondominium ComplexGift ShopPharmacyShoppingShopping MallShopping otherGymPublic parksRecreation CenterSports ComplexHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyTrucking Company
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Oroya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Hotels and motels | 33 |
| Shopping | 28 |
| Corporate management | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Gas station | 15 |
| Car repair | 13 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 11 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Hardware store | 10 |
| Hospitals | 10 |
| Public parks | 10 |
La Oroya Facts
| Area | 315.3 km² |
| Population | 13,574 |
| Male Population | 6,783 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 6,791 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -70.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -45.8% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 26.3, Female: 26.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,835 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | La Oroya Antigua, Santa Rosa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -11.51893, -75.89935 |
| Postal Codes | 12576 |
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La Oroya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,585 | 34,050 | 25,032 | 15,405 | 13,574 | 12,278 | 11,217 |
| Population Density | 144.6 / km² | 108 / km² | 79.4 / km² | 48.9 / km² | 43.1 / km² | 38.9 / km² | 35.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Oroya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 45.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Oroya | -70.2% | -60.1% | -45.8% |
| Junín Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Oroya Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Oroya | 26.4 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Junín Region | 23.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Oroya Population Density
Population Density: 43.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Oroya | 13,574 | 315.3 km² | 43.1 / km² |
| Junín Region | 1.4 million | 44,295.5 km² | 31.4 / 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 Oroya 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Oroya
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 Oroya Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,069 | $6,695 | $4,408 | $3,306 | $8,221 | $6,287 | $6,011 | $5,835 |
| Total GDP | $238.5M | $126.1M | $76.6M | $51.5M | $108.7M | $73.1M | $65.2M | $60.8M |
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 Oroya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Oroya | 31,447 tn | 2.32 tn | 99.8 tons/km² |
| Junín Region | 3,208,952 tn | 2.31 tn | 72.4 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 Oroya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,447 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 99.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 7:48 AM | 4.5 | 59 km | 91,860 m | 21km N of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/19 | 6:11 AM | 4.5 | 66.3 km | 110,130 m | 20km WNW of San Ramon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/19 | 5:03 PM | 4.9 | 49.2 km | 10,000 m | 5km N of Jauja, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/17 | 4:15 PM | 4.4 | 72.6 km | 90,960 m | 44km SE of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/17 | 7:36 PM | 4.4 | 74.9 km | 10,000 m | 13km S of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/17 | 6:10 AM | 4.2 | 18.2 km | 107,440 m | 12km S of San Pedro de Cajas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/17 | 4:10 AM | 4.3 | 70.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSW of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/17 | 8:19 AM | 4.6 | 78.4 km | 10,000 m | 16km SSW of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/17 | 6:16 PM | 4.5 | 71.4 km | 101,690 m | 2km WSW of San Ramon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/17 | 10:28 PM | 4.4 | 78.5 km | 15,980 m | 17km NNW of San Ramon, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
La Oroya
La Oroya is a city of about 33,000 people on the River Mantaro in central Peru. It is situated on the Altiplano some 176 km east-north-east of the national capital, Lima, and is capital of the Yauli Province. La Oroya is the location of a smelting op..
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