Categories in Escuintla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Escuintla
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 196 |
| Churches | 132 |
| Shopping | 124 |
| Education | 115 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 99 |
| Car repair | 75 |
| Corporate management | 70 |
| Hardware store | 58 |
| Other accommodation | 45 |
| Clothing stores | 45 |
| Hotels and motels | 41 |
Escuintla Facts
| Area | 457.6 km² |
| Population | 177,905 |
| Male Population | 88,361 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 89,544 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +136.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.5% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Colonia San Pedro El Pito, Colonia Sebastopol, Colonia Modelo 1, Colonia Hunapu, Colonia Palma Real |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.30500, -90.78500 |
| Postal Codes | 05001, 05018 |
Map of Escuintla
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Escuintla Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,316 | 104,676 | 126,581 | 161,759 | 177,905 |
| Population Density | 164.6 / km² | 228.7 / km² | 276.6 / km² | 353.5 / km² | 388.8 / km² |
Escuintla Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 27.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | +114.8% | +54.5% | +27.8% |
| Escuintla | +137.2% | +65.4% | +33.2% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Escuintla Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Escuintla | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Escuintla Population Density
Population Density: 389 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | 177,905 | 457.6 km² | 389 / km² |
| Escuintla | 743,039 | 4,501.6 km² | 165 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Escuintla Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Escuintla
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Escuintla
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Escuintla
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Escuintla
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Escuintla CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | 212,846 tn | 1.2 tn | 465.1 tons/km² |
| Escuintla | 875,528 tn | 1.18 tn | 194.5 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 212,846 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 465.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | High (10) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/19 | 4:04 AM | 4.5 | 16.5 km | 79,120 m | 5km NW of Palin, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/19 | 1:32 AM | 3.3 | 25.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km W of Amatitlan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/19 | 12:55 PM | 3.9 | 25.2 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNW of Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/19 | 11:44 PM | 3 | 22.4 km | 10,000 m | 6km SE of Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/19 | 10:59 PM | 3.2 | 16 km | 10,760 m | 6km SE of Alotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/19 | 10:46 PM | 4.1 | 19.1 km | 6,480 m | 5km N of Palin, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/18 | 5:21 PM | 4.1 | 30.1 km | 207,440 m | 2km WSW of Villa Nueva, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 2:32 AM | 5.7 | 20.5 km | 99,170 m | 12km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/17 | 5:00 PM | 4.1 | 20.2 km | 115,380 m | 7km SW of Masagua, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/17 | 1:42 PM | 4.3 | 26.4 km | 35,000 m | 13km SSW of Masagua, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Escuintla
Escuintla (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈkwintla]) is a city in south central Guatemala. It is the capital of the Escuintla Department and the administrative seat of Escuintla Municipality. 2003 the city had a population of about 68,000 people. It is o..
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