Zunil Facts
| Area | 65.2 km² |
| Population | 16,539 |
| Male Population | 7,838 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 8,701 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +111.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.4% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.78333, -91.48333 |
| Postal Codes | 09016 |
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Zunil Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,815 | 10,883 | 12,688 | 15,233 | 16,539 |
| Population Density | 119.9 / km² | 166.9 / km² | 194.6 / km² | 233.7 / km² | 253.7 / km² |
Zunil Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zunil | +94.9% | +40% | +20.1% |
| Quetzaltenango Department | +156.9% | +75.3% | +38% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Zunil Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zunil | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Zunil Population Density
Population Density: 254 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zunil | 16,539 | 65.2 km² | 254 / km² |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 879,537 | 2,135.5 km² | 412 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Zunil Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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.
Zunil CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zunil | 18,482 tn | 1.12 tn | 283.5 tons/km² |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 1,013,522 tn | 1.15 tn | 474.6 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,482 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 283.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/19 | 5:08 PM | 4.5 | 13.1 km | 148,060 m | 0km NE of San Andres Xecul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/19 | 5:17 PM | 4.1 | 37.2 km | 108,390 m | 4km SSW of San Lorenzo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/18 | 6:11 PM | 4.6 | 32.1 km | 179,110 m | 8km ESE of Huitan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/18 | 4:53 AM | 4.3 | 33.8 km | 112,980 m | 4km SSW of San Miguel Panan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/18 | 6:20 AM | 4.1 | 31 km | 99,530 m | 5km N of El Asintal, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/17 | 9:07 AM | 5.1 | 8.1 km | 101,120 m | 7km N of Pueblo Nuevo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/17 | 5:44 PM | 4.6 | 27.8 km | 97,090 m | 1km SSW of San Andres Villa Seca, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/16 | 3:13 PM | 4.6 | 15.6 km | 101,580 m | 8km NNW of El Palmar, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/16 | 1:00 PM | 4.6 | 22.6 km | 100,840 m | 3km E of San Pablo Jocopilas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/15 | 6:17 AM | 4.4 | 17.1 km | 158,130 m | 3km W of Totonicapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Zunil
Zunil (Spanish pronunciation: [suˈnil]) is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala with a surface area of 92 square kilometres (36 sq mi). Zunil is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the..
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