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Recuay, Peru Facts
| Area | 123.1 km² |
| Population | 4,624 |
| Male Population | 2,216 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,408 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -27.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.9% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 25, Female: 29.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,181 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.72215, -77.45630 |
| Postal Codes | 02403, 02405 |
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Recuay, Peru Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,406 | 6,469 | 5,849 | 4,405 | 4,624 | 4,529 | 4,441 |
| Population Density | 52.1 / km² | 52.6 / km² | 47.5 / km² | 35.8 / km² | 37.6 / km² | 36.8 / km² | 36.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRecuay, Peru Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recuay, Peru | -27.8% | -28.5% | -20.9% |
| Ancash Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Recuay, Peru Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recuay, Peru | 27.3 yrs | 29.3 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Ancash Region | 25.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Recuay, Peru Population Density
Population Density: 37.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recuay, Peru | 4,624 | 123.1 km² | 37.6 / km² |
| Ancash Region | 1.1 million | 35,888.1 km² | 30.8 / 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
Recuay, Peru 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
Recuay, Peru Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,255 | $2,246 | $4,366 | $6,238 | $6,530 | $9,157 | $9,266 | $10,181 |
| Total GDP | $18.2M | $17.8M | $33.3M | $42.4M | $38.6M | $51.1M | $53.5M | $58.7M |
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
Recuay, Peru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recuay, Peru | 11,110 tn | 2.4 tn | 90.3 tons/km² |
| Ancash Region | 2,654,629 tn | 2.4 tn | 74 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
Recuay, Peru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,110 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 90.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8.1) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/19 | 3:50 PM | 4.9 | 55.9 km | 14,880 m | 66km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/18 | 4:16 AM | 4.2 | 89.6 km | 58,340 m | 39km NNW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 7:01 PM | 3.8 | 70.2 km | 64,519 m | 40km N of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/15 | 6:52 AM | 3.6 | 88.9 km | 59,920 m | 22km SSE of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/14 | 2:24 PM | 4.2 | 63.2 km | 108,350 m | 35km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/10 | 1:08 AM | 5.2 | 81.1 km | 65,000 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/05 | 11:40 AM | 4.5 | 100 km | 55,100 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/04 | 4:53 AM | 4.2 | 89.1 km | 50,000 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/02 | 4:14 AM | 4.2 | 54.7 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/01 | 3:37 PM | 4.4 | 61.7 km | 33,000 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Recuay, Peru
Recuay is a town in the Ancash Region, Peru. It is located at the border of the Santa River, 3422 msnm, and it the capital of the Recuay Province. it was created by law 11326 on April 14, 1950. maintains its colonial style up to now, with its old ca..
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