Samayac Facts
| Area | 21.6 km² |
| Population | 29,383 |
| Male Population | 14,144 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 15,239 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +191.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.0% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.58084, -91.46135 |
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Samayac Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,087 | 13,184 | 17,698 | 26,436 | 29,383 |
| Population Density | 466.5 / km² | 609.7 / km² | 818.4 / km² | 1,222.5 / km² | 1,358.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Samayac Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samayac | +162.1% | +100.5% | +49.4% |
| Quetzaltenango Department | +156.9% | +75.3% | +38% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Samayac Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samayac | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Quetzaltenango 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)
Samayac Population Density
Population Density: 1,359 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samayac | 29,383 | 21.6 km² | 1,359 / km² |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 879,537 | 2,135.5 km² | 412 / 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
Samayac 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
Samayac CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samayac | 33,952 tn | 1.16 tn | 1,570 tons/km² |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 1,013,522 tn | 1.15 tn | 474.6 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
Samayac CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,952 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,570 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/19 | 5:17 PM | 4.1 | 16.5 km | 108,390 m | 4km SSW of San Lorenzo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/18 | 5:45 PM | 4.1 | 30.1 km | 75,630 m | 17km SSW of Santo Domingo Suchitepequez, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/18 | 4:53 AM | 4.3 | 12.8 km | 112,980 m | 4km SSW of San Miguel Panan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/18 | 6:20 AM | 4.1 | 30.3 km | 99,530 m | 5km N of El Asintal, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/17 | 9:07 AM | 5.1 | 16.9 km | 101,120 m | 7km N of Pueblo Nuevo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/17 | 5:44 PM | 4.6 | 14.2 km | 97,090 m | 1km SSW of San Andres Villa Seca, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/16 | 9:18 PM | 4.9 | 24.5 km | 89,830 m | 9km S of San Jose El Idolo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 7:51 PM | 4.6 | 18.8 km | 98,060 m | 3km SSE of San Jose El Idolo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/16 | 3:13 PM | 4.6 | 22.7 km | 101,580 m | 8km NNW of El Palmar, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/16 | 5:48 AM | 4.5 | 28.9 km | 74,960 m | 16km SW of Santo Domingo Suchitepequez, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Samayac
Samayac is a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It lies at an elevation of 620 m above sea level and covers an area of 16 km².
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