Categories in Chimaltenango
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chimaltenango
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 128 |
| Education | 112 |
| Churches | 109 |
| Shopping | 104 |
| Clothing stores | 66 |
| Car repair | 56 |
| Electronics stores | 52 |
| Corporate management | 49 |
| Cafes | 44 |
| Hardware store | 34 |
Chimaltenango Facts
| Area | 41.3 km² |
| Population | 124,513 |
| Male Population | 62,038 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 62,475 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +511.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +101.4% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Zona 5, Zona 1, Zona 2, Colonia Primavera 2 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.66111, -90.81944 |
| Postal Codes | 04001 |
Map of Chimaltenango
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Chimaltenango Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,371 | 40,529 | 61,818 | 113,524 | 124,513 |
| Population Density | 493.1 / km² | 981 / km² | 1,496.4 / km² | 2,747.9 / km² | 3,013.9 / km² |
Chimaltenango Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 83.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaltenango | +457.3% | +180.1% | +83.6% |
| Chimaltenango Department | +217.2% | +99.6% | +49.2% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Chimaltenango Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaltenango | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Chimaltenango Department | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Chimaltenango Population Density
Population Density: 3,014 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaltenango | 124,513 | 41.3 km² | 3,014 / km² |
| Chimaltenango Department | 687,424 | 1,862.5 km² | 369 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Chimaltenango Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Chimaltenango
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chimaltenango
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chimaltenango
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chimaltenango
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chimaltenango CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaltenango | 144,902 tn | 1.16 tn | 3,507.5 tons/km² |
| Chimaltenango Department | 741,622 tn | 1.08 tn | 398.2 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 144,902 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,507.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/19 | 2:13 PM | 4.3 | 21.6 km | 232,520 m | 4km SSW of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/19 | 4:04 AM | 4.5 | 25.7 km | 79,120 m | 5km NW of Palin, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/19 | 1:32 AM | 3.3 | 26.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km W of Amatitlan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/19 | 12:55 PM | 3.9 | 17.6 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNW of Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/19 | 11:44 PM | 3 | 24.9 km | 10,000 m | 6km SE of Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/19 | 10:59 PM | 3.2 | 24.5 km | 10,760 m | 6km SE of Alotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/19 | 10:46 PM | 4.1 | 26.9 km | 6,480 m | 5km N of Palin, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/18 | 5:21 PM | 4.1 | 27.2 km | 207,440 m | 2km WSW of Villa Nueva, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/17 | 8:28 AM | 4.3 | 28.6 km | 191,870 m | 6km W of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/17 | 6:21 PM | 4.3 | 26.3 km | 96,040 m | 5km SSE of Mixco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Chimaltenango
Chimaltenango is a town in Guatemala of some 43,900 people (as of 2002). It serves as both the capital of the department of Chimaltenango and the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. Chimaltenango stands some 35 miles wes..
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