Cuenca
City in Ecuador, Capital of the Azuay Province
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca, commonly referred to as simply Cuenca, is the capital and largest city of the Azuay Province of Ecuador. Cuenca is located in the highlands of Ecuador at about 2,560 metres above sea level, with an urban population of approximately 400,000 and 700,000 inhabitants in the larger metropolitan area. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Cuenca | 73.5 km² |
| Population | 370,608 |
| Male Population | 176,773 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 193,835 (52.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +130.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +26.3% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 25 years |
| Female Median Age | 27.7 years |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
Map of Cuenca
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,043 | 236,405 | 293,424 | 370,608 |
| Population Density | 2,191 / km² | 3,216 / km² | 3,992 / km² | 5,042 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuenca | +130.1% | +56.8% | +26.3% |
| Cuenca | +128.6% | +55.7% | +26.4% |
| Azuay Province | +128.3% | +55.5% | +26.5% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuenca | 26.4 years | 25 years | 27.7 years |
| Cuenca | 25.4 years | 23.9 years | 26.8 years |
| Azuay Province | 24.8 years | 23.2 years | 26.3 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Cuenca Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 16,819 | 16,220 | 33,040 |
| 5-9 | 16,847 | 16,276 | 33,124 |
| 10-14 | 17,017 | 16,808 | 33,826 |
| 15-19 | 18,842 | 18,409 | 37,252 |
| 20-24 | 18,827 | 19,437 | 38,264 |
| 25-29 | 17,014 | 18,117 | 35,132 |
| 30-34 | 13,580 | 15,444 | 29,025 |
| 35-39 | 11,125 | 13,407 | 24,532 |
| 40-44 | 9,289 | 12,072 | 21,362 |
| 45-49 | 8,816 | 11,042 | 19,858 |
| 50-54 | 7,302 | 9,273 | 16,576 |
| 55-59 | 6,023 | 7,335 | 13,358 |
| 60-64 | 4,795 | 5,711 | 10,506 |
| 65-69 | 3,537 | 4,597 | 8,135 |
| 70-74 | 2,474 | 3,479 | 5,953 |
| 75-79 | 1,906 | 2,468 | 4,375 |
| 80-84 | 1,338 | 1,822 | 3,160 |
| 85 Plus | 1,220 | 1,920 | 3,141 |
Population Density
Population Density: 5,042 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuenca | 370,608 | 73.5 km² | 5,042 / km² |
| Cuenca | 559,709 | 2,932 km² | 190.9 / km² |
| Azuay Province | 783,329 | 7,871.1 km² | 99.5 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 37,575 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 46,039 | 22.5% | 8,464 |
| 1920 | 53,840 | 16.9% | 7,801 |
| 1930 | 61,515 | 14.3% | 7,675 |
| 1940 | 96,391 | 56.7% | 34,876 |
| 1950 | 110,890 | 15% | 14,499 |
| 1960 | 124,290 | 12.1% | 13,400 |
| 1970 | 134,621 | 8.3% | 10,331 |
| 1990 | 236,405 | 32.5% | 50,892 |
| 2000 | 293,424 | 24.1% | 57,019 |
| 2020 | 395,141 | 16% | 50,858 |
| 2030 | 441,346 | 11.7% | 46,205 |
| 2040 | 481,674 | 9.1% | 40,328 |
| 2050 | 513,783 | 6.7% | 32,109 |
| 2060 | 536,138 | 4.4% | 22,355 |
| 2070 | 550,334 | 2.6% | 14,196 |
| 2080 | 556,824 | 1.2% | 6,490 |
| 2090 | 555,442 | -0.2% | -1,382 |
| 2100 | 547,800 | -1.4% | -7,642 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Other Cities in Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baños, Azuay | 328.5 km² | 20,836 | 164.3 / mi² |
| Chaucha | 344.7 km² | 1,441 | 10.8 / mi² |
| Checa | 62.5 km² | 3,097 | 128.4 / mi² |
| Chiquintad | 98.8 km² | 5,771 | 151.3 / mi² |
| Cuenca | 73.5 km² | 370,608 | 13,059 / mi² |
| Cumbe, Ecuador | 59.6 km² | 6,160 | 267.5 / mi² |
| Llacao, Azuay, Ecuador | 17.2 km² | 6,878 | 1,037 / mi² |
| Molleturo | 671.3 km² | 5,842 | 22.5 / mi² |
| Nulti, Azuay, Ecuador | 30.2 km² | 4,670 | 399.9 / mi² |
| Octavio Cordero, Azuay, Ecuador | 24.6 km² | 2,523 | 265.1 / mi² |
| Paccha | 25.4 km² | 7,541 | 768.6 / mi² |
| Quingeo | 116.5 km² | 8,304 | 184.7 / mi² |
| Ricaurte, Ecuador | 13.2 km² | 22,276 | 4,367 / mi² |
| San Joaquin (parish in Cuenca) | 191.3 km² | 5,278 | 71.5 / mi² |
| Santa Ana, Azuay, Ecuador | 48.9 km² | 6,026 | 319.1 / mi² |
| Sayausi | 367.8 km² | 7,662 | 53.9 / mi² |
| Sidcay, Azuay, Ecuador | 16.5 km² | 4,850 | 762.5 / mi² |
| Sinincay | 26.1 km² | 19,809 | 1,965 / mi² |
| Tarqui (parish in Cuenca) | 138 km² | 11,623 | 218.1 / mi² |
| Turi | 22.4 km² | 7,864 | 908.2 / mi² |
| Valle, Ecuador (parish in Cuenca) | 41 km² | 25,058 | 1,584 / mi² |
| Victoria del Portete, Azuay, Ecuador | 213.8 km² | 5,602 | 67.9 / mi² |
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