Analysis of the vulnerability of the upper area of the LEA sector, of the Andrés de Vera parish, of the Portoviejo

Abstract

The present investigation focuses on the analysis of the vulnerability of the upper area of ​​the LEA sector, of the Andrés de Vera parish, of the Portoviejo canton where through the research carried out it has been determined that although it is true that informal settlements are common especially in developing countries, this is due to the lack of planning and organization regarding population growth. For this research, the mixed methodology was applied, which refers to the qualitative-quantitative, this with a descriptive, explanatory and exploratory scope, which through information collection techniques such as the survey and observation that allowed obtaining results of analysis of data obtained through these techniques to reach the conclusion that the geomorphology of the sector has steep slopes and geological faults, added to the informal occupation by vulnerable socioeconomic sectors, making this area especially prone to suffer impacts of dangers such as sizes, the lack of knowledge of the risks on the part of the population and the lack of control regarding construction permits by the municipal GAD must also be highlighted.