Senahú Facts
| Area | 593.4 km² |
| Population | 77,595 |
| Male Population | 38,934 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 38,661 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +123.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.9% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.40000, -89.83333 |
| Postal Codes | 16008 |
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Senahú Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,774 | 47,663 | 57,103 | 70,792 | 77,595 |
| Population Density | 58.6 / km² | 80.3 / km² | 96.2 / km² | 119.3 / km² | 130.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Senahú Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senahú | +103.6% | +48.5% | +24% |
| Alta Verapaz Department | +278.3% | +117.5% | +56.5% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Senahú Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senahú | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Alta Verapaz 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)
Senahú Population Density
Population Density: 131 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senahú | 77,595 | 593.4 km² | 131 / km² |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 1.3 million | 10,597.4 km² | 121 / 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
Senahú Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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
Senahú CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senahú | 72,918 tn | 0.94 tn | 122.9 tons/km² |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 1,219,332 tn | 0.95 tn | 115.1 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
Senahú CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 72,918 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 122.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.6) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/18 | 5:15 PM | 3.9 | 20.1 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Panzos, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 12:22 PM | 3.9 | 70.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/18 | 11:43 AM | 4.6 | 79.7 km | 40,450 m | 20km NW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/14 | 7:00 PM | 4.2 | 11.7 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Senahu, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/12 | 6:36 AM | 4.2 | 62.1 km | 28,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/12 | 12:20 AM | 5.2 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/11 | 12:20 AM | 4.5 | 82.5 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/11 | 11:30 AM | 4.1 | 66.4 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/10 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 34.6 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/10 | 6:13 PM | 4.4 | 47.5 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Senahú
Senahú is a municipality of the Department of Alta Verapaz in the Republic of Guatemala. community of San Antonio Senahú was founded by Q'eqchi' Mayan refugees from a series of 19th century conflicts in the Ishi Mountains of Central Guatemala. By th..
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