Categories in Piura
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Piura
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,732 | 13 years |
| Shopping | 881 | — |
| Education | 662 | 33 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 552 | — |
| Corporate management | 459 | 16 years |
| Clothing stores | 411 | — |
| Bakeries | 309 | — |
| Other accommodation | 303 | — |
Piura Facts
| Area | 259.9 km² |
| Population | 338,059 |
| Male Population | 162,399 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 175,660 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +211.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.9% |
| Median Age | 25.7 years (Male: 24.8, Female: 26.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,436 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 73 |
| Neighborhoods | Piura Cercado, Miraflores, Grau, Jose Maria Arguedas, Talara |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.19449, -80.63282 |
| Postal Codes | 20000, 20002, 20004, 20006, 20008, More |
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Piura Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,636 | 185,250 | 239,852 | 304,632 | 338,059 | 358,573 | 378,865 |
| Population Density | 418 / km² | 712.8 / km² | 923 / km² | 1,172.2 / km² | 1,300.9 / km² | 1,379.8 / km² | 1,457.9 / km² |
Piura Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 40.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piura | +211.2% | +82.5% | +40.9% |
| Piura Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Piura Median Age
Median Age: 25.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piura | 25.7 yrs | 26.7 yrs | 24.8 yrs |
| Piura Region | 23.8 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.4 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Piura Population Density
Population Density: 1,301 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piura | 338,059 | 259.9 km² | 1,301 / km² |
| Piura Region | 1.8 million | 35,778.7 km² | 51 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Piura Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Piura
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Piura
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Piura
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Piura
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Piura 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 | $22.3M | $22.7M | $22.1M | $25.8M | $37.2M | $51.6M | $42.4M | $49.1M |
Piura CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piura | 799,622 tn | 2.37 tn | 3,076.9 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 799,622 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,076.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (3.5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 | 66.7 km | 34,030 m | 28km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/18 | 6:16 AM | 4.5 | 70.1 km | 29,680 m | 24km SSW of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/17 | 3:57 AM | 4.6 | 22.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of Catacaos, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/17 | 8:17 PM | 4.7 | 34.1 km | 42,740 m | 25km SE of Paita, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/16 | 5:09 AM | 4.1 | 76.6 km | 41,000 m | 44km W of Sechura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 4:54 PM | 4.1 | 14.4 km | 86,620 m | 14km E of Piura, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/16 | 6:35 AM | 4.5 | 48.9 km | 57,710 m | 9km NNW of Querecotillo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/16 | 1:27 PM | 4.1 | 28.5 km | 35,000 m | 24km SE of Salinera Colan, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/16 | 10:28 PM | 4.3 | 61.7 km | 74,240 m | 13km WSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/16 | 1:09 PM | 4.5 | 53.6 km | 49,930 m | 15km NNW of Querecotillo, Peru | usgs.gov |
Piura
Piura is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Piura Region and the Piura Province. The population is 377,496. was here that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the third Spanish city in South America and first in Peru, San M..
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