Categories in Nebaj
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nebaj
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Shopping | 56 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 32 |
| Clothing stores | 28 |
| Hotels and motels | 28 |
| Churches | 26 |
| Hardware store | 25 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Cafes | 15 |
| Car repair | 14 |
| Electronics stores | 12 |
Nebaj Facts
| Area | 716.4 km² |
| Population | 84,209 |
| Male Population | 40,852 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 43,357 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +383.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +87.2% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Cantón Batzbaca Vaca |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.40583, -91.14611 |
| Postal Codes | 14013 |
Map of Nebaj
Interactive Map
Nebaj Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,405 | 32,235 | 44,980 | 78,781 | 84,209 |
| Population Density | 24.3 / km² | 45 / km² | 62.8 / km² | 110 / km² | 117.5 / km² |
Nebaj Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 75.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebaj | +352.6% | +144.4% | +75.1% |
| Quiché Department | +285% | +129.9% | +62.5% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Nebaj Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebaj | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Quiché Department | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Nebaj Population Density
Population Density: 118 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebaj | 84,209 | 716.4 km² | 118 / km² |
| Quiché Department | 1.1 million | 7,301.3 km² | 151 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Nebaj 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Nebaj
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nebaj
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nebaj CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebaj | 78,808 tn | 0.94 tn | 110 tons/km² |
| Quiché Department | 1,037,660 tn | 0.94 tn | 142.1 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,808 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 110 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/19 | 1:08 AM | 4.5 | 33.7 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/19 | 1:57 AM | 4.8 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | 10km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 10:13 AM | 4.2 | 32.5 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 12:55 AM | 4.5 | 30.7 km | 10,000 m | 15km NE of Chajul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/18 | 12:38 AM | 4 | 22.2 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Cunen, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 11:51 PM | 4 | 24.1 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of San Andres Sajcabaja, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/18 | 6:11 PM | 4.6 | 57.3 km | 179,110 m | 8km ESE of Huitan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 29.8 km | 253,850 m | 5km S of San Bartolome Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/15 | 7:03 PM | 4.3 | 46.2 km | 9,910 m | 9km E of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/15 | 6:17 AM | 4.4 | 60.8 km | 158,130 m | 3km W of Totonicapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Nebaj
Nebaj is an archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located in the western Guatemala highlands. The famous Fenton Vase, now in the British Museum, originated from Nebaj.
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