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Potoni District Facts
| Area | 522.8 km² |
| Population | 6,093 |
| Male Population | 3,038 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 3,055 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.0% |
| Median Age | 21 years (Male: 19.9, Female: 21.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,998 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.38333, -70.08333 |
| Postal Codes | 21210, 21211 |
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Potoni District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,026 | 7,165 | 7,167 | 6,286 | 6,093 | 5,920 | 5,814 |
| Population Density | 11.5 / km² | 13.7 / km² | 13.7 / km² | 12 / km² | 11.7 / km² | 11.3 / km² | 11.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPotoni District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 15% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potoni District | +1.1% | -15% | -15% |
| Puno Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potoni District Median Age
Median Age: 21 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potoni District | 21 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Puno Region | 24.4 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Potoni District Population Density
Population Density: 11.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potoni District | 6,093 | 522.8 km² | 11.7 / km² |
| Puno Region | 1.4 million | 71,762.4 km² | 19.4 / 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
Potoni 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
Potoni District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,612 | $3,068 | $3,487 | $3,478 | $3,794 | $3,981 | $3,551 | $3,998 |
| Total GDP | $26.1M | $34.9M | $45.1M | $47.1M | $59.7M | $58.1M | $57.6M | $65M |
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
Potoni District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potoni District | 12,738 tn | 2.09 tn | 24.4 tons/km² |
| Puno Region | 2,932,416 tn | 2.1 tn | 40.9 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
Potoni District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,738 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/19 | 11:49 PM | 4.4 | 93.5 km | 32,049 m | 17km SE of Mosoc Cancha, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/19 | 8:50 AM | 7 | 37.3 km | 267,000 m | 23km NNE of Azangaro, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/19 | 8:16 PM | 4.4 | 93.3 km | 180,700 m | 16km SSW of Ayaviri, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/17 | 7:20 AM | 4.8 | 96.5 km | 12,230 m | 66km NNE of Macusani, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/17 | 3:28 AM | 4.6 | 56.2 km | 205,320 m | 5km ESE of Nunoa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/16 | 5:41 PM | 4.9 | 73.3 km | 192,590 m | 6km N of Ayaviri, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/16 | 3:06 PM | 4.4 | 83.4 km | 195,940 m | 27km NW of Ayaviri, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/16 | 7:05 PM | 4.5 | 80.8 km | 54,050 m | 74km NE of Macusani, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/12 | 2:25 AM | 4.7 | 93.4 km | 46,700 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/10 | 7:15 AM | 5.9 | 78.9 km | 179,800 m | southern Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Potoni District
Potoni District is one of fifteen districts of the province Azángaro in Peru.
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