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Sacapulas Facts
| Area | 309.9 km² |
| Population | 55,937 |
| Male Population | 27,651 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 28,286 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +205.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.3% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.28667, -91.08722 |
| Postal Codes | 14016 |
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Sacapulas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,312 | 28,368 | 36,982 | 51,216 | 55,937 |
| Population Density | 59.1 / km² | 91.5 / km² | 119.3 / km² | 165.3 / km² | 180.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sacapulas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 38.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacapulas | +179.7% | +80.5% | +38.5% |
| 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
Sacapulas Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacapulas | 18.6 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)
Sacapulas Population Density
Population Density: 181 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacapulas | 55,937 | 309.9 km² | 181 / 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
Sacapulas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Sacapulas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacapulas | 52,957 tn | 0.95 tn | 170.9 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
Sacapulas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 52,957 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 170.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.3) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/19 | 1:08 AM | 4.5 | 45.3 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/19 | 1:57 AM | 4.8 | 48.5 km | 10,000 m | 10km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 10:13 AM | 4.2 | 42.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 12:55 AM | 4.5 | 36.4 km | 10,000 m | 15km NE of Chajul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/18 | 12:38 AM | 4 | 10.7 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Cunen, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 11:51 PM | 4 | 12.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of San Andres Sajcabaja, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/18 | 6:11 PM | 4.6 | 55.2 km | 179,110 m | 8km ESE of Huitan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 15.9 km | 253,850 m | 5km S of San Bartolome Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/17 | 8:28 AM | 4.3 | 56.5 km | 191,870 m | 6km W of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/16 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 57.9 km | 195,310 m | 2km ESE of Santa Apolonia, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sacapulas
Sacapulas is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché.
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