Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Malacatancito
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 12 |
| Churches | 9 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Car repair | 5 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
Malacatancito Facts
| Area | 346.8 km² |
| Population | 20,421 |
| Male Population | 9,654 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 10,767 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +210.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.5% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Zona 1 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.21667, -91.51667 |
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Malacatancito Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,587 | 10,224 | 13,131 | 18,435 | 20,421 |
| Population Density | 19 / km² | 29.5 / km² | 37.9 / km² | 53.2 / km² | 58.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Malacatancito Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatancito | +179.9% | +80.3% | +40.4% |
| Huehuetenango Department | +183.1% | +85.8% | +43% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Malacatancito Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatancito | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Huehuetenango Department | 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)
Malacatancito Population Density
Population Density: 58.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatancito | 20,421 | 346.8 km² | 58.9 / km² |
| Huehuetenango Department | 1.3 million | 7,400 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
Malacatancito Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Malacatancito
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
Malacatancito CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatancito | 20,165 tn | 0.99 tn | 58.2 tons/km² |
| Huehuetenango Department | 1,278,454 tn | 1 tn | 172.8 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
Malacatancito CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,165 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 58.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 11:48 AM | 4.3 | 31.3 km | 203,980 m | 1km WNW of Colotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 1:53 PM | 4.5 | 29.2 km | 195,410 m | 5km SW of San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/19 | 5:08 PM | 4.5 | 35.1 km | 148,060 m | 0km NE of San Andres Xecul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/18 | 6:11 PM | 4.6 | 17 km | 179,110 m | 8km ESE of Huitan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 28.5 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 33.6 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 31.8 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/15 | 6:17 AM | 4.4 | 35.7 km | 158,130 m | 3km W of Totonicapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/15 | 3:45 AM | 4.3 | 34.4 km | 177,180 m | 6km SW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/15 | 11:59 AM | 4.8 | 14 km | 176,260 m | 5km W of San Bartolo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Malacatancito
Malacatancito (Spanish pronunciation: [malakanˈsito]) is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango.
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