Camotán Facts
| Area | 193.8 km² |
| Population | 73,620 |
| Male Population | 36,708 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 36,912 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +342.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +79.0% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.81667, -89.36667 |
| Postal Codes | 20005 |
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Camotán Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,653 | 29,123 | 41,125 | 67,016 | 73,620 |
| Population Density | 86 / km² | 150.3 / km² | 212.3 / km² | 345.9 / km² | 380 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Camotán Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 63% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camotán | +302.4% | +130.1% | +63% |
| Chiquimula | +159.9% | +75.7% | +38.4% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Camotán Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camotán | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Chiquimula | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Camotán Population Density
Population Density: 380 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camotán | 73,620 | 193.8 km² | 380 / km² |
| Chiquimula | 411,113 | 2,394.3 km² | 172 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Camotán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Camotán
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
Camotán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camotán | 81,501 tn | 1.11 tn | 420.7 tons/km² |
| Chiquimula | 446,969 tn | 1.09 tn | 186.7 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 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
Camotán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 81,501 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 420.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/19 | 11:53 PM | 4.4 | 40.7 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/18 | 7:16 PM | 4.4 | 82.4 km | 188,830 m | 3km SE of Jutiapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 5:19 PM | 4.2 | 82.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of Atescatempa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 10:18 PM | 4.9 | 89.9 km | 192,890 m | 5km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/18 | 5:15 PM | 3.9 | 66.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Panzos, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/18 | 10:19 AM | 4.2 | 75.3 km | 10,000 m | 19km SSW of Morales, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/18 | 3:43 PM | 4.1 | 75.9 km | 246,210 m | 11km SW of Monjas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 4:46 AM | 4.2 | 91.7 km | 2,090 m | 5km SE of Jerez, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 1:05 PM | 4.6 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | 0km NE of Candelaria de La Frontera, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/15 | 7:52 AM | 4.4 | 87.4 km | 169,000 m | 4km NW of El Adelanto, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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