Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Panzós
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 31 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Shopping other | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
Panzós Facts
| Area | 614.1 km² |
| Population | 88,300 |
| Male Population | 44,374 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 43,926 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +259.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +71.0% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.40000, -89.66667 |
| Postal Codes | 16007 |
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Panzós Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,532 | 38,308 | 51,651 | 80,809 | 88,300 |
| Population Density | 40 / km² | 62.4 / km² | 84.1 / km² | 131.6 / km² | 143.8 / km² |
Panzós Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 56.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panzós | +229.4% | +110.9% | +56.5% |
| Alta Verapaz Department | +278.3% | +117.5% | +56.5% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Panzós Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panzós | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Panzós Population Density
Population Density: 144 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panzós | 88,300 | 614.1 km² | 144 / km² |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 1.3 million | 10,597.4 km² | 121 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Panzós Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Panzós CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panzós | 88,959 tn | 1.01 tn | 144.9 tons/km² |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 1,219,332 tn | 0.95 tn | 115.1 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 88,959 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 144.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/18 | 5:15 PM | 3.9 | 5.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Panzos, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/18 | 10:19 AM | 4.2 | 83.2 km | 10,000 m | 19km SSW of Morales, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 12:22 PM | 3.9 | 88.4 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/18 | 11:43 AM | 4.6 | 97.5 km | 40,450 m | 20km NW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/14 | 7:00 PM | 4.2 | 23.9 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Senahu, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/12 | 6:15 AM | 4.4 | 93.9 km | 8,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/12 | 6:36 AM | 4.2 | 48 km | 28,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/12 | 12:20 AM | 5.2 | 63.5 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/11 | 12:20 AM | 4.5 | 100 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/11 | 11:30 AM | 4.1 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Panzós
Panzós (Spanish pronunciation: [panˈsos]) is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz. 29 May 1978, the village of Panzós was the site of a massacre in which between 30 and 106 local inhabitants (figures vary) were killed by the a..
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