Categories in Poptún
Auto Machine ShopCar repairGas StationMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopClothing storesRadio BroadcasterChristian ChurchChurchesEvangelical ChurchGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligionSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSoup KitchenElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentTool StoreEducationTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCake ShopChicken RestaurantCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsFood delivery servicesGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopInternet cafesRestaurantsTaco RestaurantAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionLawyerHospitalsMedical laboratoriesVeterinarianBarbersBeauty salonsAdvertising AgencyApartment BuildingCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsComputer storesGeneral StorePharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketGymPlaygroundPublic parksHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Poptún
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Churches | 47 |
| Shopping | 42 |
| Education | 39 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 39 |
| Hotels and motels | 26 |
| Clothing stores | 19 |
| Hardware store | 19 |
| Car repair | 18 |
| Cafes | 16 |
| Electronics stores | 16 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
| Public administration | 13 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 13 |
Poptún Facts
| Area | 921.3 km² |
| Population | 79,890 |
| Male Population | 40,334 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 39,556 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +425.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +89.1% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Zona 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.33111, -89.41694 |
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Poptún Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,211 | 28,687 | 42,238 | 72,062 | 79,890 |
| Population Density | 16.5 / km² | 31.1 / km² | 45.8 / km² | 78.2 / km² | 86.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Poptún Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 70.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poptún | +373.7% | +151.2% | +70.6% |
| Petén Department | +332.5% | +145.1% | +69.5% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Poptún Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poptún | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Petén 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)
Poptún Population Density
Population Density: 86.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poptún | 79,890 | 921.3 km² | 86.7 / km² |
| Petén Department | 727,151 | 35,875.9 km² | 20.3 / 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
Poptún Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Poptún
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Poptún
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
Poptún CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poptún | 82,823 tn | 1.04 tn | 89.9 tons/km² |
| Petén Department | 763,138 tn | 1.05 tn | 21.3 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
Poptún CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 82,823 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 89.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.3) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/12 | 6:36 AM | 4.2 | 70.2 km | 28,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/12 | 12:20 AM | 5.2 | 66.3 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/11 | 11:30 AM | 4.1 | 52.9 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/08 | 7:29 AM | 4.5 | 7.9 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/03 | 5:14 PM | 4.2 | 92.9 km | 33,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/01 | 8:17 AM | 3.8 | 84.3 km | 33,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/01 | 12:24 PM | 4.3 | 98.6 km | 33,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/99 | 1:12 PM | 3.9 | 64.4 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/99 | 2:53 PM | 4.2 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/95 | 9:13 PM | 4.5 | 94.1 km | 29,500 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Poptún
Poptún is a municipality in the El Petén department of Guatemala. It has a population of 30,386. It is some 385 km from Guatemala City. Since 1989, Military Zone 23 in Poptún has been the home of the Guatemalan Army's élite Kaibiles special operation..
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