| Area of Latacunga | 1,436.9 km² |
| Population | 185,375 |
| Male Population | 89,467 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 95,907 (51.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +115.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +24.1% |
| Median Age | 24.9 years old |
| Male Median Age | 23.7 years old |
| Female Median Age | 26 years old |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
Latacunga Canton is one of seven cantons of the Cotopaxi Province in Ecuador. Source: Wikipedia
Latacunga Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,125 | 123,418 | 149,343 | 185,375 |
| Population Density | 59.9 / km² | 85.9 / km² | 103.9 / km² | 129.0 / km² |
Latacunga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | +115.2% | +50.2% | +24.1% |
| Cotopaxi | +114.6% | +49.7% | +23.7% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Latacunga Median Age
Median Age: 24.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | 24.9 years | 23.7 years | 26 years |
| Cotopaxi | 23.6 years | 22.6 years | 24.6 years |
Latacunga Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9,202 | 8,850 | 18,053 |
| 5-9 | 10,067 | 9,817 | 19,884 |
| 10-14 | 9,754 | 9,584 | 19,338 |
| 15-19 | 9,613 | 9,324 | 18,937 |
| 20-24 | 8,350 | 8,670 | 17,021 |
| 25-29 | 7,349 | 8,216 | 15,566 |
| 30-34 | 6,273 | 7,168 | 13,442 |
| 35-39 | 5,524 | 6,384 | 11,909 |
| 40-44 | 4,645 | 5,320 | 9,965 |
| 45-49 | 4,047 | 4,592 | 8,640 |
| 50-54 | 3,202 | 3,907 | 7,110 |
| 55-59 | 2,802 | 3,289 | 6,092 |
| 60-64 | 2,268 | 2,838 | 5,106 |
| 65-69 | 2,120 | 2,604 | 4,725 |
| 70-74 | 1,592 | 1,906 | 3,499 |
| 75-79 | 1,185 | 1,516 | 2,701 |
| 80-84 | 834 | 1,081 | 1,915 |
| 85 Plus | 640 | 842 | 1,482 |
Latacunga Population Density
Population Density: 129.0 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | 185,375 | 1,436.9 km² | 129.0 / km² |
| Cotopaxi | 448,746 | 6,160.3 km² | 72.8 / km² |
Latacunga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 3,842 | n/a | n/a |
| 500 | 4,042 | 0.5% | 20 |
| 600 | 4,252 | 0.5% | 21 |
| 700 | 4,474 | 0.5% | 22 |
| 800 | 4,707 | 0.5% | 23 |
| 900 | 5,491 | 1.6% | 78 |
| 1000 | 6,275 | 1.3% | 78 |
| 1100 | 6,903 | 1% | 62 |
| 1200 | 7,530 | 0.9% | 62 |
| 1300 | 8,158 | 0.8% | 62 |
| 1400 | 8,785 | 0.7% | 62 |
| 1500 | 9,413 | 0.7% | 62 |
| 1600 | 7,844 | -1.8% | -156 |
| 1700 | 7,834 | 0% | -1 |
| 1800 | 9,050 | 1.5% | 121 |
| 1900 | 29,059 | 12.4% | 2,000 |
| 1910 | 34,023 | 17.1% | 4,964 |
| 1920 | 38,179 | 12.2% | 4,156 |
| 1930 | 42,032 | 10.1% | 3,853 |
| 1940 | 63,722 | 51.6% | 21,690 |
| 1950 | 63,054 | -1% | -668 |
| 1960 | 68,501 | 8.6% | 5,447 |
| 1970 | 79,946 | 16.7% | 11,445 |
| 1990 | 123,418 | 24.2% | 21,736 |
| 2000 | 149,343 | 21% | 25,925 |
| 2020 | 196,763 | 14.8% | 23,710 |
| 2030 | 215,840 | 9.7% | 19,077 |
| 2040 | 229,974 | 6.5% | 14,134 |
| 2050 | 238,578 | 3.7% | 8,604 |
| 2060 | 241,648 | 1.3% | 3,070 |
| 2070 | 240,839 | -0.3% | -809 |
| 2080 | 236,879 | -1.6% | -3,960 |
| 2090 | 230,065 | -2.9% | -6,814 |
| 2100 | 221,693 | -3.6% | -8,372 |
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.Latacunga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | 488,527 t | 2.64 t | 340 t/km² |
| Cotopaxi | 1,146,207 t | 2.55 t | 186.1 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | High (9) |
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Volcano | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Top places in Latacunga
Places in Latacunga
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaquez | 145.5 km² | 7,648 | 52.5 / km² |
| Belisario Quevedo | 62.7 km² | 7,953 | 126.9 / km² |
| Guaytacama | 27.7 km² | 10,838 | 391.8 / km² |
| Hacienda Mulalo | 512.7 km² | 9,688 | 18.9 / km² |
| Joseguango Bajo | 16.9 km² | 3,265 | 192.8 / km² |
| Latacunga | 234.7 km² | 107,533 | 458.1 / km² |
| Once de Noviembre | 8 km² | 1,684 | 211.4 / km² |
| Poalo | 46.6 km² | 1,758 | 37.7 / km² |
| San Juan de Pastocalle | 138.9 km² | 11,575 | 83.3 / km² |
| Tanicuchi | 54.6 km² | 14,127 | 258.6 / km² |
| Toacaso | 188.6 km² | 9,311 | 49.4 / km² |
Other places in Cotopaxi
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