Palora Canton
Canton of Morona Santiago Province, Ecuador
| Area of Palora Canton | 1,420.7 km² |
| Population | 8,156 |
| Male Population | 4,168 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 3,988 (48.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +227.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +40.5% |
| Median Age | 19.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 19.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 19.7 years |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
Map of Palora Canton
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,491 | 4,150 | 5,804 | 8,156 |
| Population Density | 1.75 / km² | 2.92 / km² | 4.09 / km² | 5.74 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.5% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palora Canton | +227.4% | +96.5% | +40.5% |
| Morona-Santiago Province | +222% | +93.2% | +43.6% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Median Age
Median Age: 19.5 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palora Canton | 19.5 years | 19.4 years | 19.7 years |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 18.4 years | 18.4 years | 18.5 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Palora Canton Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 561 | 503 | 1,064 |
| 5-9 | 516 | 557 | 1,074 |
| 10-14 | 595 | 515 | 1,110 |
| 15-19 | 473 | 441 | 915 |
| 20-24 | 330 | 339 | 669 |
| 25-29 | 300 | 269 | 569 |
| 30-34 | 200 | 244 | 445 |
| 35-39 | 227 | 208 | 435 |
| 40-44 | 181 | 186 | 367 |
| 45-49 | 176 | 170 | 347 |
| 50-54 | 131 | 140 | 271 |
| 55-59 | 138 | 117 | 255 |
| 60-64 | 102 | 96 | 199 |
| 65-69 | 86 | 63 | 149 |
| 70-74 | 71 | 50 | 121 |
| 75-79 | 39 | 40 | 79 |
| 80-84 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 85 Plus | 20 | 17 | 38 |
Population Density
Population Density: 5.74 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palora Canton | 8,156 | 1,420.7 km² | 5.74 / km² |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 171,469 | 23,966.6 km² | 7.15 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 363 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 423 | 16.5% | 60 |
| 1920 | 471 | 11.3% | 48 |
| 1930 | 514 | 9.1% | 43 |
| 1940 | 769 | 49.6% | 255 |
| 1950 | 810 | 5.3% | 41 |
| 1960 | 1,208 | 49.1% | 398 |
| 1970 | 1,902 | 57.5% | 694 |
| 1990 | 4,150 | 47.7% | 1,124 |
| 2000 | 5,804 | 39.9% | 1,654 |
| 2020 | 8,650 | 22.1% | 1,423 |
| 2030 | 9,423 | 8.9% | 773 |
| 2040 | 9,961 | 5.7% | 538 |
| 2050 | 10,228 | 2.7% | 267 |
| 2060 | 10,219 | -0.1% | -9 |
| 2070 | 10,058 | -1.6% | -161 |
| 2080 | 9,751 | -3.1% | -307 |
| 2090 | 9,348 | -4.1% | -403 |
| 2100 | 8,887 | -4.9% | -461 |
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.Top Cities in Palora Canton
Cities in Palora Canton
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 de Agosto, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 83.1 km² | 1,259 | 39.3 / mi² |
| Arapicos | 202.1 km² | 520 | 6.66 / mi² |
| Cumanda, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 805.4 km² | 403 | 1.3 / mi² |
| Palora, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador | 115.6 km² | 4,565 | 102.2 / mi² |
| Sangay, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 214.4 km² | 1,411 | 17.0 / mi² |
Other Provinces in Morona-Santiago Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualaquiza Canton | 2,192.3 km² | 19,669 | 23.2 / mi² |
| Huamboya Canton | 634.6 km² | 9,214 | 37.6 / mi² |
| Limón Indanza, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 2,188.7 km² | 11,527 | 13.6 / mi² |
| Logroño, Morona Santiago | 1,048.8 km² | 6,582 | 16.3 / mi² |
| Morona, Morona Santiago Province, Ecuador | 5,100.5 km² | 50,964 | 25.9 / mi² |
| Pablo Sexto, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 1,444.7 km² | 2,205 | 3.95 / mi² |
| San Juan Bosco Canton | 947.3 km² | 4,410 | 12.1 / mi² |
| Santiago, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 1,780 km² | 16,159 | 23.5 / mi² |
| Sucua, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 1,042.7 km² | 21,227 | 52.7 / mi² |
| Taisha, Morona Santiago, Ecuador | 6,166.3 km² | 21,361 | 8.97 / mi² |
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