Categories in Cobán
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreAuto Tune Up ServiceCar Accessories StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersSelf Service Car WashTire repair shopAgricultural ProductionBeauty Product SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterDigital PrinterFarmingHandicraftMedical Equipment SupplierSolar Energy Equipment SupplierTortilla shopWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesUnderwear StoreUniform StoreWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderTelephone CompanyAssemblies of God ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCity CourthouseCommunity CenterDistrict Government OfficeDistrict JusticeEvangelical ChurchGas CompanyGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationReligious InstitutionReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchShipping CompanySocial Services OrganizationSoup KitchenCell phone accessory storeComputer Accessories StoreComputer Repair ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectrical Repair ShopElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopAppliance StoreBuilding FirmBuilding Materials StoreCarpenterConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectricianHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentTool StoreTopography CompanyBilingual SchoolCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolUniversities & CollegesGraphic DesignerMuseumsMusical instrumentsNature PreservePhotographerPhotography StudioStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsBurger restaurantsCafesCafeteriaCake ShopChicken RestaurantCoffee ShopEspresso BarFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsFood delivery servicesGrocery stores and supermarketsHealth and Beauty ShopIce Cream ShopInternet cafesLoungeMeal TakeawayMexican restaurantsPastry ShopPizzaRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsSports BarStreet vendorsBeauty aidsFurniture storesNurseries and garden suppliesTailorAtm'sBanksBookkeeping ServiceFinancial InstitutionLawyerLegal Affairs BureauLegal ServicesMoney Transfer ServiceCemeteryCommunity Health CenterDental ClinicDentistsFuneral HomeGynecologists and obstetriciansHealth ConsultantHospitalsMedical CenterMedical clinicMedical laboratoriesOpticians and eyewearPediatriciansPhysical Therapy ClinicSpecialized ClinicVeterinarianWomen's Health ClinicBarbersBeauty salonsHairdresserHair SalonManicures and pedicuresPet GroomerSpa & Wellness TreatmentsAdvertising AgencyBusiness to Business ServiceLaboratoryMarketing AgencyMeeting Planning ServiceOffice supplies and stationery storesPrint ShopServices for IndustryApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexCountry HouseFunction Room FacilityHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexReal Estate AgencyAmerican grocery storeAnimal Feed StoreBeauty Supply StoreBook stores and newsstandsComputer storesConvenience storesCosmetics StoreCraft StoreDrug StoreFloristsGarden CenterGeneral StoreGift ShopMarketPawn shopsPen StorePet Supply StorePharmacyPlant NurseryRussian grocery storeShoppingShopping MallSupermarketToy StoreUsed Clothing StoreCamping cabinDisco ClubFutsal CourtGymNight ClubPlaygroundPublic parksSoccer FieldSports clubBus CompanyBus StationCourier ServiceDelivery ServiceGuest HouseHostelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingServiced AccommodationTour AgencyTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyVillaWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cobán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 52 | 4.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 45 | 4.1 |
| Restaurants | 40 | 4.2 |
| Other accommodation | 38 | 4.1 |
| Education | 32 | 4.4 |
| Department stores | 16 | 3.8 |
| Religion | 13 | 4.3 |
| Churches | 13 | 4.3 |
| All food and beverage | 13 | 4.1 |
| Cafes | 11 | 4.4 |
| Hospitals | 10 | 3.5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 9 | 4.1 |
| Gas station | 8 | 4 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 | 4.1 |
| Hardware store | 7 | 4.1 |
| Health and medical | 6 | 4.2 |
| Other membership organizations | 6 | 4.1 |
| Construction of buildings | 6 | 4 |
| Internet cafes | 6 | 4.4 |
Cobán Facts
| Area | 1912.3 km² |
| Population | 307,780 |
| Male Population | 154,358 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 153,422 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +477.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +96.4% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Zona 2, Zona 1, Zona 3, Zona 4, Zona 6 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.47083, -90.37083 |
| Postal Codes | 16001 |
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Cobán Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,324 | 102,802 | 156,688 | 276,973 | 307,780 |
| Population Density | 27.9 / km² | 53.8 / km² | 81.9 / km² | 144.8 / km² | 160.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cobán Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 76.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | +419.4% | +169.4% | +76.8% |
| Alta Verapaz Department | +278.3% | +117.5% | +56.5% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cobán Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | 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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cobán Population Density
Population Density: 161 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | 307,780 | 1,912.3 km² | 161 / km² |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 1.3 million | 10,597.4 km² | 121 / 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
Cobán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Neighborhoods in Cobán
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cobán
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cobán
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cobán
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
Cobán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | 289,724 tn | 0.94 tn | 151.5 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 |
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
Cobán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 289,724 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 151.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.6) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/19 | 1:08 AM | 4.5 | 76.5 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/19 | 1:57 AM | 4.8 | 75.9 km | 10,000 m | 10km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 10:13 AM | 4.2 | 69.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 12:55 AM | 4.5 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | 15km NE of Chajul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/18 | 12:38 AM | 4 | 69.7 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Cunen, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 11:51 PM | 4 | 67.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of San Andres Sajcabaja, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/18 | 5:15 PM | 3.9 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Panzos, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 84.9 km | 253,850 m | 5km S of San Bartolome Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 12:22 PM | 3.9 | 19.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/18 | 11:43 AM | 4.6 | 21.5 km | 40,450 m | 20km NW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cobán
The city of Cobán is the capital of the department of Alta Verapaz in central Guatemala. It also serves as the administrative center for the surrounding Cobán municipality. It is located 219 km from Guatemala City. 2014 the estimation of population ..
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