Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Puerto Chicama
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Churches | 5 |
Puerto Chicama Facts
| Area | 747.9 km² |
| Population | 15,940 |
| Male Population | 7,933 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,007 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +45.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.4% |
| Median Age | 28 years (Male: 27.6, Female: 28.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,916 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -7.84472, -79.14694 |
| Postal Codes | 13701 |
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Puerto Chicama Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,993 | 14,474 | 16,011 | 15,746 | 15,940 | 15,937 | 15,939 |
| Population Density | 14.7 / km² | 19.4 / km² | 21.4 / km² | 21.1 / km² | 21.3 / km² | 21.3 / km² | 21.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPuerto Chicama Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 0.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Chicama | +45% | +10.1% | -0.4% |
| La Libertad Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Puerto Chicama Median Age
Median Age: 28 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Chicama | 28 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.6 yrs |
| La Libertad Region | 24.7 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Puerto Chicama Population Density
Population Density: 21.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Chicama | 15,940 | 747.9 km² | 21.3 / km² |
| La Libertad Region | 1.9 million | 25,222.9 km² | 73.4 / 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
Puerto Chicama 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 Puerto Chicama
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
Puerto Chicama Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,970 | $5,475 | $5,148 | $7,296 | $6,621 | $7,155 | $7,038 | $7,916 |
| Total GDP | $124.4M | $178.4M | $172.3M | $234.8M | $197.1M | $204.1M | $206.9M | $232.7M |
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
Puerto Chicama CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Chicama | 40,245 tn | 2.52 tn | 53.8 tons/km² |
| La Libertad Region | 4,672,573 tn | 2.52 tn | 185.3 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
Puerto Chicama CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,245 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 53.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8.8) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/19 | 12:56 PM | 4.7 | 82.4 km | 48,340 m | 66km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/18 | 5:35 AM | 4.3 | 62 km | 63,340 m | 23km SW of Salaverry, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/18 | 7:50 AM | 4 | 36.2 km | 125,120 m | 30km E of Ascope, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/16 | 3:39 AM | 4.4 | 96.4 km | 48,890 m | 81km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/16 | 4:49 PM | 4.9 | 85.2 km | 106,130 m | 15km E of Viru, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/16 | 12:53 PM | 4.1 | 74.6 km | 35,000 m | 9km E of Chepen, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/16 | 7:00 AM | 4.3 | 91.4 km | 43,000 m | 75km SW of Moche, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/16 | 6:29 PM | 3.9 | 49.9 km | 64,000 m | 10km SE of San Pedro de Lloc, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/16 | 9:39 PM | 4.6 | 90 km | 43,480 m | 60km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/15 | 5:08 PM | 4 | 25.6 km | 35,000 m | 13km SSE of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Puerto Chicama
Puerto Chicama also called Puerto Malabrigo, is a port and small coastal town in northwestern Peru, located in La Libertad Region, some 70 km north of Trujillo city. (Google Earth also confirms these distances. In comparison, Tracks magazine has stat..
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