Morazán, El Progreso Facts
| Area | 292.2 km² |
| Population | 13,006 |
| Male Population | 6,192 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 6,814 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +122.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.0% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,822 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.93278, -90.14306 |
| Postal Codes | 02002 |
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Morazán, El Progreso Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,839 | 7,892 | 9,098 | 11,307 | 13,006 | 13,492 | 13,943 |
| Population Density | 20 / km² | 27 / km² | 31.1 / km² | 38.7 / km² | 44.5 / km² | 46.2 / km² | 47.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMorazán, El Progreso Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 43% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morazán, El Progreso | +122.7% | +64.8% | +43% |
| El Progreso Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Morazán, El Progreso Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morazán, El Progreso | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| El Progreso 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)
Morazán, El Progreso Population Density
Population Density: 44.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morazán, El Progreso | 13,006 | 292.2 km² | 44.5 / km² |
| El Progreso Department | 174,895 | 1,838 km² | 95.2 / 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
Morazán, El Progreso Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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
Morazán, El Progreso Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,765 | $3,061 | $4,418 | $5,061 | $5,342 | $5,018 | $4,384 | $4,822 |
| Total GDP | $11.3M | $14.5M | $23.6M | $30.9M | $37.9M | $41.1M | $42.2M | $48.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Morazán, El Progreso CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morazán, El Progreso | 15,062 tn | 1.16 tn | 51.6 tons/km² |
| El Progreso Department | 205,550 tn | 1.18 tn | 111.8 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
Morazán, El Progreso CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,062 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 51.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/19 | 3:31 AM | 4.8 | 62.1 km | 204,470 m | 4km SE of Fraijanes, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/18 | 4:46 AM | 4.4 | 62.7 km | 204,200 m | 3km E of Villa Canales, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/18 | 11:14 AM | 4.4 | 66.5 km | 193,230 m | 4km SSE of Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 12:22 PM | 3.9 | 57.4 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/18 | 3:43 PM | 4.1 | 58.8 km | 246,210 m | 11km SW of Monjas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/17 | 6:21 PM | 4.3 | 60.9 km | 96,040 m | 5km SSE of Mixco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/17 | 11:26 AM | 4.8 | 64.2 km | 194,890 m | 3km WSW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/17 | 2:13 PM | 4.6 | 59.4 km | 211,920 m | 6km ESE of Casillas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/16 | 3:13 AM | 4.3 | 60.9 km | 49,410 m | 5km E of Villa Canales, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 1:26 PM | 4.4 | 53.9 km | 206,330 m | 5km WNW of Guatemala City, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Morazán, El Progreso
Morazán (Spanish pronunciation: [moɾaˈsan]) is a municipality in the El Progreso Department of Guatemala. is situated at 349.5 m above sea level, and covers a terrain of 329 km². Employment is overgrown now of many opportunities there are in Morazán..
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