Postal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region
Ancash Region | Peru
| Primary City | Huaraz |
| Area of Postal Code 02400 | 230.8 km² |
| Population | 2,758 |
| Male Population | 1,329 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,429 (51.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -33.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -12.9% |
| Median Age | 27.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 26 years |
| Female Median Age | 28.3 years |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Coordinates | -9.621852415072787° / -77.37164479145603° |
| Related Postal Codes | 02403, 02405, 02407, 02410, 02413, 02415, 02420, 02422, 02425, 02426 |
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Postal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,118 | 3,748 | 3,168 | 2,147 | 2,758 | 2,864 | 2,958 |
| Population Density | 17.8 / km² | 16.2 / km² | 13.7 / km² | 9.3 / km² | 12 / km² | 12.4 / km² | 12.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region | -33% | -26.4% | -12.9% |
| Ancash Region | +58.4% | +18.3% | +6.8% |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region Median Age
Median Age: 27.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region | 27.2 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 26 yrs |
| Ancash Region | 25.2 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 02400 Population Density
Population Density: 12 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 02400 | 2,758 | 230.8 km² | 12 / km² |
| Ancash Region | 1.1 million | 35,888.1 km² | 31.5 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [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.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 02400 - Huaraz, Ancash Region Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,721 | $3,072 | $5,523 | $7,404 | $9,196 | $12,391 | $12,576 | $13,784 |
| Total GDP | $7.5M | $8.5M | $15.1M | $18.5M | $20.6M | $27.1M | $30.1M | $33.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 02400 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 02400 | 6,627 tn | 2.4 tn | 28.7 tons/km² |
| Ancash Region | 2,713,384 tn | 2.4 tn | 75.6 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 02400 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,627 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/19 | 8:50 AM | 4.9 | 64.4 km | 14,880 m | 66km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/18 | 9:16 PM | 4.2 | 99.6 km | 58,340 m | 39km NNW of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 11:01 AM | 3.8 | 80 km | 64,519 m | 40km N of Huarmey, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/14 | 6:24 AM | 4.2 | 64.4 km | 108,350 m | 35km SW of La Union, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/10 | 6:08 PM | 5.2 | 95.2 km | 65,000 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/10 | 12:39 PM | 5.7 | 98.3 km | 116,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/02 | 8:14 PM | 4.2 | 56.6 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/01 | 7:37 AM | 4.4 | 76.2 km | 33,000 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/01 | 10:23 AM | 3.9 | 48.8 km | 130,100 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/00 | 9:51 PM | 4.4 | 50.7 km | 88,700 m | near the coast of central Peru | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Huaraz (Spanish pronunciation: [waˈɾaθ] or [waˈɾas]) founded as San Sebastian de Huaraz, is a city in Peru. It is the capital of the Ancash Region (State of Ancash) and the seat of government of Huaraz Province. The urban agglomeration's population i..
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