| Area of El Oro | 5,859.7 km² |
| Population | 653,115 |
| Male Population | 330,758 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 322,357 (49.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +93.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +18.9% |
| Median Age | 25.6 years old |
| Male Median Age | 25.6 years old |
| Female Median Age | 25.7 years old |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
El Oro is the southernmost of Ecuador's coastal provinces. It was named for its historically important gold production. Source: Wikipedia
El Oro Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 337,672 | 464,960 | 549,433 | 653,115 |
| Population Density | 57.6 / km² | 79.3 / km² | 93.8 / km² | 111.5 / km² |
El Oro Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Oro | +93.4% | +40.5% | +18.9% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
El Oro Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 31,034 | 30,002 | 61,037 |
| 5-9 | 34,151 | 33,098 | 67,250 |
| 10-14 | 35,207 | 33,694 | 68,901 |
| 15-19 | 32,696 | 31,647 | 64,343 |
| 20-24 | 29,120 | 28,784 | 57,904 |
| 25-29 | 27,664 | 27,282 | 54,946 |
| 30-34 | 24,484 | 24,732 | 49,216 |
| 35-39 | 22,221 | 22,033 | 44,254 |
| 40-44 | 19,571 | 19,140 | 38,711 |
| 45-49 | 18,091 | 17,360 | 35,451 |
| 50-54 | 14,529 | 13,893 | 28,422 |
| 55-59 | 12,244 | 11,839 | 24,083 |
| 60-64 | 9,481 | 8,737 | 18,218 |
| 65-69 | 7,185 | 7,080 | 14,265 |
| 70-74 | 5,432 | 5,024 | 10,456 |
| 75-79 | 3,563 | 3,508 | 7,072 |
| 80-84 | 2,336 | 2,421 | 4,758 |
| 85 Plus | 1,749 | 2,085 | 3,835 |
El Oro Population Density
Population Density: 111.5 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Oro | 653,115 | 5,859.7 km² | 111.5 / km² |
El Oro Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 | 13,236 | n/a | n/a |
| 1200 | 14,439 | 0.9% | 120 |
| 1300 | 15,642 | 0.8% | 120 |
| 1400 | 16,846 | 0.7% | 120 |
| 1500 | 18,049 | 0.7% | 120 |
| 1600 | 15,041 | -1.8% | -300 |
| 1700 | 15,021 | 0% | -2 |
| 1800 | 15,274 | 0.2% | 25 |
| 1900 | 43,098 | 10.9% | 2,782 |
| 1910 | 49,789 | 15.5% | 6,691 |
| 1920 | 55,123 | 10.7% | 5,334 |
| 1930 | 59,869 | 8.6% | 4,746 |
| 1940 | 89,533 | 49.5% | 29,664 |
| 1950 | 111,769 | 24.8% | 22,236 |
| 1960 | 172,959 | 54.7% | 61,190 |
| 1970 | 271,944 | 57.2% | 98,985 |
| 1990 | 464,960 | 30.8% | 96,508 |
| 2000 | 549,433 | 18.2% | 84,473 |
| 2020 | 690,693 | 12.1% | 70,630 |
| 2030 | 756,140 | 9.5% | 65,447 |
| 2040 | 807,849 | 6.8% | 51,709 |
| 2050 | 843,618 | 4.4% | 35,769 |
| 2060 | 862,698 | 2.3% | 19,080 |
| 2070 | 869,411 | 0.8% | 6,713 |
| 2080 | 865,485 | -0.5% | -3,926 |
| 2090 | 851,341 | -1.6% | -14,144 |
| 2100 | 829,705 | -2.5% | -21,636 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.El Oro CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Oro | 2,023,307 t | 3.1 t | 345.3 t/km² |
El Oro Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data (1974 to 2019)
Average Temp
26.2°C
79.2°F
Average High
31.4°C
88.5°F
Average Low
21.7°C
71.1°F
Record High Temperature
35.6°C
96.1°F
Record Low Temperature
14.0°C
57.2°F
Average Precipitation
16.1 mm
0.6 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
1.6 days
1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
2. Lawrimore, Jay H.; Ray, Ron; Applequist, Scott; Korzeniewski, Bryant; Menne, Matthew J. (2016): Global Summary of the Month (GSOM), Version 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JJ5. Accessed Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:07:33 GMT.
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | High (8) |
| Drought | Medium (3.6) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Top places in El Oro
Places in El Oro
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arenillas | 798.4 km² | 28,871 | 36.2 / km² |
| Atahualpa | 277.1 km² | 6,439 | 23.2 / km² |
| Balsas | 65 km² | 7,530 | 115.8 / km² |
| Chilla | 324.4 km² | 2,748 | 8.47 / km² |
| El Guabo | 608.3 km² | 53,738 | 88.3 / km² |
| Huaquillas | 66.6 km² | 53,807 | 807.4 / km² |
| Las Lajas | 301 km² | 5,005 | 16.6 / km² |
| Machala | 340.4 km² | 267,678 | 786.4 / km² |
| Marcabelí | 136.6 km² | 5,826 | 42.7 / km² |
| Pasaje | 456.5 km² | 79,904 | 175.0 / km² |
| Piñas | 615 km² | 28,341 | 46.1 / km² |
| Portovelo | 288.1 km² | 13,217 | 45.9 / km² |
| Santa Rosa | 931.1 km² | 73,845 | 79.3 / km² |
| Zaruma | 651.1 km² | 26,174 | 40.2 / km² |
Other places in Ecuador
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azuay | 7,871.1 km² | 783,329 | 99.5 / km² |
| Bolivar | 3,896.7 km² | 190,145 | 48.8 / km² |
| Carchi | 3,777.7 km² | 174,134 | 46.1 / km² |
| Cañar | 3,132.4 km² | 240,238 | 76.7 / km² |
| Chimborazo | 5,896.9 km² | 496,675 | 84.2 / km² |
| Cotopaxi | 6,160.3 km² | 448,746 | 72.8 / km² |
| Esmeraldas | 16,176.5 km² | 601,710 | 37.2 / km² |
| Galápagos | 7,989.5 km² | 27,735 | 3.47 / km² |
| Guayas | 17,583.8 km² | 4.0 million | 229.8 / km² |
| Imbabura | 4,611.8 km² | 435,132 | 94.4 / km² |
| Loja | 11,067.8 km² | 487,154 | 44.0 / km² |
| Los Rios | 7,286.6 km² | 870,130 | 119.4 / km² |
| Manabi | 19,039.1 km² | 1.5 million | 78.3 / km² |
| Morona Santiago | 23,966.6 km² | 171,469 | 7.15 / km² |
| Napo | 12,509.9 km² | 134,736 | 10.8 / km² |
| Orellana | 21,602 km² | 176,254 | 8.16 / km² |
| Pastaza | 29,508.2 km² | 100,456 | 3.4 / km² |
| Pichincha | 9,455.7 km² | 2.9 million | 308.1 / km² |
| Santa Elena | 3,695 km² | 353,623 | 95.7 / km² |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 3,453.5 km² | 424,051 | 122.8 / km² |
| Sucumbios | 18,000.6 km² | 211,378 | 11.7 / km² |
| Tungurahua | 3,397.6 km² | 549,017 | 161.6 / km² |
| Zamora Chinchipe | 10,553.9 km² | 101,880 | 9.65 / km² |
| Zona No Delimitada | 2,076.6 km² | 54,726 | 26.4 / km² |
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