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Joyabaj Facts
| Area | 396.4 km² |
| Population | 103,924 |
| Male Population | 48,189 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 55,735 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +387.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +85.2% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.99500, -90.80611 |
| Postal Codes | 14012 |
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Joyabaj Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,341 | 38,437 | 56,126 | 94,137 | 103,924 |
| Population Density | 53.8 / km² | 97 / km² | 141.6 / km² | 237.5 / km² | 262.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Joyabaj Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 67.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyabaj | +341.1% | +144.9% | +67.7% |
| Quiché Department | +285% | +129.9% | +62.5% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Joyabaj Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyabaj | 18.7 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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Joyabaj Population Density
Population Density: 262 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyabaj | 103,924 | 396.4 km² | 262 / km² |
| Quiché Department | 1.1 million | 7,301.3 km² | 151 / 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
Joyabaj 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.
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
Joyabaj CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyabaj | 98,927 tn | 0.95 tn | 249.5 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 |
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
Joyabaj CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 98,927 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 249.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.7) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/19 | 2:13 PM | 4.3 | 36.3 km | 232,520 m | 4km SSW of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/19 | 12:55 PM | 3.9 | 52.4 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNW of Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/18 | 12:38 AM | 4 | 36.8 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Cunen, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 11:51 PM | 4 | 35.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of San Andres Sajcabaja, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 34.2 km | 253,850 m | 5km S of San Bartolome Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 12:22 PM | 3.9 | 50.5 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/17 | 8:28 AM | 4.3 | 36.2 km | 191,870 m | 6km W of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/17 | 6:21 PM | 4.3 | 50.6 km | 96,040 m | 5km SSE of Mixco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/17 | 2:37 AM | 4.9 | 48.2 km | 178,930 m | 4km ENE of Acatenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/17 | 5:42 AM | 4.4 | 44.5 km | 199,340 m | 3km NE of Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Joyabaj
Joyabaj (Spanish pronunciation: [xoʝaˈβax]) is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché. It is located about 50 kilometers from Santa Cruz del Quiché, in the Sierra de Chuacús mountains. was an important part of the royal route to Me..
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