Categories in Champerico
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Champerico
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 50 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Playground | 5 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 5 |
| Gas station | 5 |
| Shopping | 5 |
Champerico Facts
| Area | 329.3 km² |
| Population | 43,524 |
| Male Population | 21,703 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 21,821 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +294.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +70.4% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Colonia la Felicidad |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.30000, -91.91667 |
| Postal Codes | 11007 |
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Champerico Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,040 | 18,590 | 25,539 | 38,996 | 43,524 |
| Population Density | 33.5 / km² | 56.5 / km² | 77.6 / km² | 118.4 / km² | 132.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Champerico Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 52.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champerico | +253.2% | +109.8% | +52.7% |
| Retalhuleu | +177.2% | +81.6% | +39.8% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Champerico Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champerico | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Retalhuleu | 18.6 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)
Champerico Population Density
Population Density: 132 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champerico | 43,524 | 329.3 km² | 132 / km² |
| Retalhuleu | 319,053 | 1,698.9 km² | 188 / 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
Champerico Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Champerico
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
Champerico CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champerico | 47,534 tn | 1.09 tn | 144.3 tons/km² |
| Retalhuleu | 350,468 tn | 1.1 tn | 206.3 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
Champerico CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 47,534 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 144.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9.1) |
* 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 International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/18 | 7:07 AM | 4 | 17.1 km | 81,480 m | 17km NE of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/18 | 12:13 PM | 4.7 | 18 km | 65,900 m | 18km WSW of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/18 | 9:45 AM | 4.2 | 13.5 km | 66,800 m | 13km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/17 | 6:17 PM | 4.6 | 19.4 km | 66,470 m | 18km SSW of Genova, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/17 | 6:12 PM | 5.2 | 9.8 km | 50,000 m | 9km SW of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/17 | 11:33 PM | 4.7 | 9.6 km | 75,770 m | 9km N of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/16 | 2:25 AM | 4.3 | 12.1 km | 77,060 m | 12km E of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 4:39 AM | 4.3 | 15.7 km | 66,740 m | 15km SE of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/13 | 6:32 AM | 4.1 | 12.9 km | 27,100 m | 12km S of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/13 | 5:57 AM | 4.3 | 13.2 km | 66,200 m | 13km ENE of Champerico, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Champerico
Champerico is a municipality in the Retalhuleu department in southwestern Guatemala. It is a popular vacation spot for Guatemalans in the region. The picturesque beach town was founded on the Pacific Ocean in 1872 and the paved road to Retalhuleu mak..
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