Cuilco Facts
| Area | 373.8 km² |
| Population | 42,822 |
| Male Population | 19,408 (45.3%) |
| Female Population | 23,414 (54.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +116.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.2% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.40000, -91.96667 |
| Postal Codes | 13004 |
Map of Cuilco
Interactive Map
Cuilco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,771 | 25,634 | 30,976 | 40,080 | 42,822 |
| Population Density | 52.9 / km² | 68.6 / km² | 82.9 / km² | 107.2 / km² | 114.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cuilco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 29.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuilco | +102.7% | +56.4% | +29.4% |
| 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
Cuilco Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuilco | 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)
Cuilco Population Density
Population Density: 115 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuilco | 42,822 | 373.8 km² | 115 / 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
Cuilco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Cuilco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuilco | 42,513 tn | 0.99 tn | 113.7 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
Cuilco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 42,513 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 113.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.5) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* 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 | 25.8 km | 203,980 m | 1km WNW of Colotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/19 | 10:05 AM | 4.6 | 23.1 km | 197,840 m | 15km NNE of Motozintla de Mendoza, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 1:53 PM | 4.5 | 23.7 km | 195,410 m | 5km SW of San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/18 | 10:30 PM | 4.6 | 7 km | 208,930 m | 6km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 23.9 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/17 | 5:51 AM | 4.1 | 23.8 km | 175,220 m | 11km NNE of Motozintla de Mendoza, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 19.6 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/16 | 12:30 AM | 4.4 | 11 km | 161,810 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 25.1 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/16 | 5:24 AM | 4 | 9.2 km | 201,590 m | 9km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cuilco
Cuilco is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. It is located in the Cuchumatanes mountains in the Southwestern portion of Huehuetenango. In 2007 it served approximately 50,000 people, most of them of Maya Mam descent, living ..
Cuilco Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.