Palenque Canton
Canton of Los Ríos Province, Ecuador
Palenque Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Los Ríos Province. Its capital is the town of Palenque. Its population at the 2001 census was 20,658.. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Palenque Canton | 564.5 km² |
| Population | 24,895 |
| Male Population | 13,185 (53%) |
| Female Population | 11,710 (47%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +137.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +28.4% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 24.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 22.4 years |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
Map of Palenque Canton
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,475 | 15,572 | 19,385 | 24,895 |
| Population Density | 18.6 / km² | 27.6 / km² | 34.3 / km² | 44.1 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque Canton | +137.7% | +59.9% | +28.4% |
| Los Ríos Province | +136.7% | +59.3% | +28.3% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque Canton | 23.6 years | 24.7 years | 22.4 years |
| Los Ríos Province | 24 years | 24.2 years | 23.8 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Palenque Canton Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,467 | 1,408 | 2,875 |
| 5-9 | 1,442 | 1,406 | 2,848 |
| 10-14 | 1,484 | 1,431 | 2,915 |
| 15-19 | 1,301 | 1,154 | 2,455 |
| 20-24 | 947 | 940 | 1,887 |
| 25-29 | 964 | 840 | 1,805 |
| 30-34 | 867 | 774 | 1,641 |
| 35-39 | 835 | 660 | 1,495 |
| 40-44 | 778 | 632 | 1,411 |
| 45-49 | 677 | 540 | 1,217 |
| 50-54 | 550 | 391 | 942 |
| 55-59 | 464 | 379 | 844 |
| 60-64 | 386 | 360 | 747 |
| 65-69 | 339 | 295 | 634 |
| 70-74 | 303 | 195 | 499 |
| 75-79 | 183 | 131 | 314 |
| 80-84 | 119 | 96 | 215 |
| 85 Plus | 79 | 79 | 159 |
Population Density
Population Density: 44.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque Canton | 24,895 | 564.5 km² | 44.1 / km² |
| Los Ríos Province | 870,130 | 7,286.6 km² | 119.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 505 | n/a | n/a |
| 200 | 531 | 0.5% | 2 |
| 300 | 559 | 0.5% | 2 |
| 400 | 588 | 0.5% | 2 |
| 500 | 619 | 0.5% | 3 |
| 600 | 651 | 0.5% | 3 |
| 700 | 685 | 0.5% | 3 |
| 800 | 720 | 0.5% | 3 |
| 900 | 840 | 1.6% | 12 |
| 1000 | 960 | 1.3% | 12 |
| 1100 | 1,056 | 1% | 9 |
| 1200 | 1,152 | 0.9% | 9 |
| 1300 | 1,248 | 0.8% | 9 |
| 1400 | 1,344 | 0.7% | 9 |
| 1500 | 1,440 | 0.7% | 9 |
| 1600 | 1,200 | -1.8% | -24 |
| 1700 | 1,199 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 946 | -2.3% | -25 |
| 1900 | 1,958 | 7.5% | 101 |
| 1910 | 2,183 | 11.5% | 225 |
| 1920 | 2,331 | 6.8% | 148 |
| 1930 | 2,440 | 4.7% | 109 |
| 1940 | 3,513 | 44% | 1,073 |
| 1950 | 4,396 | 25.1% | 883 |
| 1960 | 6,133 | 39.5% | 1,737 |
| 1970 | 8,808 | 43.6% | 2,675 |
| 1990 | 15,572 | 33% | 3,382 |
| 2000 | 19,385 | 24.5% | 3,813 |
| 2020 | 26,563 | 17.1% | 3,589 |
| 2030 | 29,308 | 10.3% | 2,745 |
| 2040 | 31,265 | 6.7% | 1,957 |
| 2050 | 32,355 | 3.5% | 1,090 |
| 2060 | 32,599 | 0.8% | 244 |
| 2070 | 32,265 | -1% | -334 |
| 2080 | 31,477 | -2.4% | -788 |
| 2090 | 30,307 | -3.7% | -1,170 |
| 2100 | 28,970 | -4.4% | -1,337 |
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Other Provinces in Los Ríos Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Canton | 516 km² | 44,403 | 222.9 / mi² |
| Babahoyo, Los Rios, Ecuador | 1,098.2 km² | 171,823 | 405.2 / mi² |
| Buena Fé, Los Ríos, Ecuador | 584.3 km² | 70,387 | 312.0 / mi² |
| Mocache, Los Ríos, Ecuador | 565.8 km² | 42,686 | 195.4 / mi² |
| Montalvo Canton | 361.1 km² | 27,043 | 194.0 / mi² |
| Palenque Canton | 564.5 km² | 24,895 | 114.2 / mi² |
| Puebloviejo, Los Rios, Ecuador | 334.2 km² | 40,715 | 315.5 / mi² |
| Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador | 380.6 km² | 194,662 | 1,324 / mi² |
| Urdaneta Canton | 371.5 km² | 32,635 | 227.5 / mi² |
| Valencia, Los Rios, Ecuador | 971.4 km² | 47,180 | 125.8 / mi² |
| Ventanas Canton | 819.6 km² | 94,191 | 297.6 / mi² |
| Vinces Canton | 719.4 km² | 79,513 | 286.3 / mi² |
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