Categories in La Unión
Car Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle repairClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesComputer Support and ServicesHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsFamily RestaurantGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksPharmacies and drug storesBarbersBook stores and newsstandsGeneral StorePharmacyShoppingShopping MallShopping otherPlaygroundPublic parksSports clubHotels and motelsHousing SocietyTransportation Service
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Unión
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Shopping | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Religion | 15 |
| Public parks | 15 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 |
| Clothing stores | 8 |
| Bakeries | 8 |
| Car repair | 7 |
| Public administration | 7 |
La Unión Facts
| Area | 196.3 km² |
| Population | 41,772 |
| Male Population | 20,700 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 21,072 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.5% |
| Median Age | 21.9 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 22.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,436 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.40232, -80.74224 |
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La Unión Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,869 | 27,304 | 33,811 | 40,652 | 41,772 | 44,659 | 47,492 |
| Population Density | 86 / km² | 139.1 / km² | 172.3 / km² | 207.1 / km² | 212.9 / km² | 227.6 / km² | 242 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Unión Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Unión | +147.6% | +53% | +23.5% |
| Piura Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Unión Median Age
Median Age: 21.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Unión | 21.9 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 21.6 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 Unión Population Density
Population Density: 213 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Unión | 41,772 | 196.3 km² | 213 / 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 Unión 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 Unión
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 Unión Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,173 | $5,389 | $5,342 | $6,263 | $9,068 | $12,348 | $9,339 | $10,436 |
| Total GDP | $42.5K | $43.3K | $42K | $48.6K | $67.8K | $93.1K | $77.3K | $88.9K |
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 Unión CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Unión | 97,699 tn | 2.34 tn | 497.8 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 Unión CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 97,699 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 497.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/18 | 2:47 AM | 4.4 | 43 km | 34,030 m | 28km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/18 | 6:16 AM | 4.5 | 44.1 km | 29,680 m | 24km SSW of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/18 | 8:01 AM | 4.7 | 59.2 km | 24,820 m | 39km SSW of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/18 | 12:18 AM | 4.5 | 54.3 km | 25,500 m | 35km SW of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/17 | 3:57 AM | 4.6 | 19.4 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of Catacaos, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/17 | 8:17 PM | 4.7 | 28.3 km | 42,740 m | 25km SE of Paita, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/16 | 5:09 AM | 4.1 | 55.7 km | 41,000 m | 44km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 4:54 PM | 4.1 | 33.8 km | 86,620 m | 14km E of Piura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/16 | 1:27 PM | 4.1 | 30.9 km | 35,000 m | 24km SE of Salinera Colan, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/15 | 1:30 AM | 4.1 | 29.3 km | 45,270 m | 10km S of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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