Categories in Virú
Car Repair and MaintenanceAgricultural ProductionClothing storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationChurchesGovernment OfficeHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksHospitalsPharmacies and drug storesBarbersMeeting Planning ServiceCondominium ComplexFarm and ranchGift ShopPharmacyShoppingShopping otherSupermarketGymPlaygroundPublic parksHotels and motelsHousing SocietyTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Virú
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 15 |
| Clothing stores | 15 |
| Churches | 13 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Banks | 8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 |
| Secondary education | 7 |
| Telecommunications | 6 |
| Public parks | 6 |
Virú Facts
| Area | 891.1 km² |
| Population | 91,461 |
| Male Population | 47,252 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 44,209 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1312.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +168.4% |
| Median Age | 22.5 years (Male: 22.6, Female: 22.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,578 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Viru |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.41554, -78.75201 |
| Postal Codes | 13621 |
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Virú Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 18,712 | 34,071 | 73,307 | 91,461 | 114,125 | 140,530 |
| Population Density | 7.3 / km² | 21 / km² | 38.2 / km² | 82.3 / km² | 102.6 / km² | 128.1 / km² | 157.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVirú Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 168.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virú | +1312.5% | +388.8% | +168.4% |
| La Libertad Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Virú Median Age
Median Age: 22.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virú | 22.5 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 22.6 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)
Virú Population Density
Population Density: 103 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virú | 91,461 | 891.1 km² | 103 / 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
Virú Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Virú
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
Virú Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,432 | $4,397 | $3,076 | $4,304 | $7,494 | $9,178 | $7,519 | $7,578 |
| Total GDP | $69.3M | $120.2M | $113.4M | $200.1M | $422.1M | $638M | $687.8M | $761M |
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
Virú CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virú | 228,460 tn | 2.5 tn | 256.4 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
Virú CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 228,460 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 256.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8.9) |
* 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 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 | 86.2 km | 48,340 m | 66km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/19 | 8:24 PM | 5.2 | 67 km | 57,590 m | 45km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 7:47 PM | 4.6 | 82.9 km | 67,060 m | 28km WSW of Coishco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/18 | 6:44 PM | 4.4 | 80.7 km | 51,210 m | 70km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/18 | 5:35 AM | 4.3 | 38.1 km | 63,340 m | 23km SW of Salaverry, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/18 | 7:50 AM | 4 | 73.7 km | 125,120 m | 30km E of Ascope, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/17 | 11:56 AM | 4.5 | 52.1 km | 103,520 m | 23km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/16 | 3:34 PM | 4.4 | 95.1 km | 48,600 m | 84km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/16 | 4:49 PM | 4.9 | 15.7 km | 106,130 m | 15km E of Viru, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/16 | 7:00 AM | 4.3 | 92.4 km | 43,000 m | 75km SW of Moche, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Virú
Virú is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Virú in the region La Libertad. This town is located 48 km south Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Viru Valley.
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