Categories in San Ignacio
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in San Ignacio
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Shopping | 34 |
| Cafes | 24 |
| Hotels and motels | 18 |
| Playground | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 13 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 |
San Ignacio Facts
| Area | 261.8 km² |
| Population | 36,552 |
| Male Population | 19,186 (52.5%) |
| Female Population | 17,366 (47.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +119.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.0% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 20.7, Female: 19.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,493 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Chililique |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.14583, -79.00139 |
| Postal Codes | 06845, 06846 |
Map of San Ignacio
Interactive Map
San Ignacio Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,691 | 25,789 | 31,793 | 36,484 | 36,552 | 37,540 | 38,590 |
| Population Density | 63.8 / km² | 98.5 / km² | 121.5 / km² | 139.4 / km² | 139.6 / km² | 143.4 / km² | 147.4 / km² |
San Ignacio Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | +119% | +41.7% | +15% |
| Cajamarca Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
San Ignacio Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 20.3 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 20.7 yrs |
| Cajamarca Region | 22.8 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
San Ignacio Population Density
Population Density: 140 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 36,552 | 261.8 km² | 140 / km² |
| Cajamarca Region | 1.5 million | 32,940.7 km² | 44.4 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
San Ignacio 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in San Ignacio
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
San Ignacio Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,162 | $2,908 | $3,408 | $4,507 | $3,934 | $3,813 | $3,336 | $3,493 |
| Total GDP | $63.8M | $96.2M | $125.3M | $171.3M | $148M | $144.1M | $135.8M | $143.8M |
San Ignacio CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 75,220 tn | 2.06 tn | 287.4 tons/km² |
| Cajamarca Region | 2,997,835 tn | 2.05 tn | 91 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 75,220 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 287.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17/19 | 3:01 PM | 4.8 | 97 km | 50,670 m | 68km NNE of La Peca, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/17 | 6:47 PM | 4.3 | 80.7 km | 81,370 m | 43km NE of Olmos, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/16 | 10:24 AM | 4.6 | 23.8 km | 16,600 m | 23km ESE of San Ignacio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/16 | 11:16 AM | 4.2 | 18.4 km | 78,580 m | 18km WSW of San Ignacio, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/16 | 10:45 AM | 4.3 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | 26km S of Jaen, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/16 | 6:03 AM | 4.2 | 59.6 km | 20,000 m | 6km NW of Jaen, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/15 | 9:20 AM | 4 | 98.7 km | 79,780 m | 11km NE of Morropon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/15 | 4:10 AM | 4.5 | 60.8 km | 87,820 m | 22km S of Huancabamba, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/15 | 4:53 AM | 4.6 | 93.9 km | 67,420 m | 80km NNE of La Peca, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/14 | 1:26 PM | 4.8 | 72.6 km | 39,260 m | 13km N of La Peca, Peru | usgs.gov |
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