Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sihuas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 19 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Bakeries | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public parks | 7 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
| Secondary education | 7 |
| Playground | 6 |
| Public administration | 5 |
| Gas station | 5 |
Sihuas Facts
| Area | 37.8 km² |
| Population | 3,411 |
| Male Population | 1,670 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,741 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -22.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -41.8% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 22.2, Female: 24.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,233 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.56667, -77.61667 |
| Postal Codes | 02220, 02222, 02225 |
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Sihuas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,415 | 5,582 | 5,859 | 5,987 | 3,411 | 3,307 | 3,196 |
| Population Density | 117 / km² | 147.9 / km² | 155.2 / km² | 158.6 / km² | 90.4 / km² | 87.6 / km² | 84.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSihuas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 41.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sihuas | -22.7% | -38.9% | -41.8% |
| Ancash Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sihuas Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sihuas | 23.3 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 22.2 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)
Sihuas Population Density
Population Density: 90.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sihuas | 3,411 | 37.8 km² | 90.4 / 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
Sihuas 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sihuas
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
Sihuas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,397 | $2,529 | $4,474 | $6,937 | $5,686 | $7,290 | $8,125 | $9,233 |
| Total GDP | $18M | $19.7M | $35.7M | $52.8M | $39.6M | $47.6M | $53.6M | $60.1M |
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
Sihuas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sihuas | 8,216 tn | 2.41 tn | 217.6 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
Sihuas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,216 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 217.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/15 | 2:46 PM | 4.7 | 61.9 km | 48,060 m | 47km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/10 | 8:39 PM | 5.7 | 28.3 km | 116,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/08 | 1:12 AM | 4.6 | 87.1 km | 55,300 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/05 | 8:46 AM | 4.8 | 96.7 km | 51,600 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/02 | 4:14 AM | 4.2 | 95.9 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/96 | 12:45 PM | 5 | 47 km | 28,700 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/96 | 12:22 AM | 4.3 | 93.2 km | 33,000 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/94 | 5:02 AM | 4.5 | 84.1 km | 33,000 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/91 | 5:54 AM | 4.5 | 71.7 km | 10,000 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/87 | 10:27 PM | 5.6 | 59.8 km | 19,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sihuas
Sihuas is a town in the Sihuas District of the Sihuas Province in the Ancash Region of Peru.
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