Estudio de percepción sobre indicadores de riesgos naturales en la zona rural de Intag, provincia de Imbabura

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzed how a sample of 381 people living in the rural area of Intag perceives natural risks through a georeferenced survey that addresses sociodemographic aspects, risk factors, and risk management in the territory. The analyzes carried out showed that there are social factors that influence the perception of natural risk. It was evidenced through cartography elaborated based on the answers of the survey that the population conceives risk, vulnerability, and susceptibility at a high level with respect to the natural threats addressed. The survey participants rated the level of trust and management of the authorities on risk management in the different parishes. The result of this perception was contrasted with the information available in the development plans and parish territorial planning, and from this analysis some strategies are suggested that could improve risk management in the territory so that it can be considered as valuable information in the preparation of future development plans and land use planning for Intag and other rural areas.