Sibinal Facts
| Area | 87.4 km² |
| Population | 19,122 |
| Male Population | 8,760 (45.8%) |
| Female Population | 10,362 (54.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +146.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.3% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.9, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.14963, -92.04892 |
| Postal Codes | 12008 |
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Sibinal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,757 | 11,052 | 13,627 | 17,681 | 19,122 |
| Population Density | 88.8 / km² | 126.5 / km² | 156 / km² | 202.4 / km² | 218.8 / km² |
Sibinal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 29.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibinal | +127.9% | +60% | +29.7% |
| San Marcos Department | +175.7% | +81.3% | +40.6% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sibinal Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibinal | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
| San Marcos Department | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Sibinal Population Density
Population Density: 219 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibinal | 19,122 | 87.4 km² | 219 / km² |
| San Marcos Department | 1.1 million | 3,552.6 km² | 318 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Sibinal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
- 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.
Sibinal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibinal | 19,756 tn | 1.03 tn | 226.1 tons/km² |
| San Marcos Department | 1,208,626 tn | 1.07 tn | 340.2 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,756 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 226.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18/18 | 10:30 PM | 4.6 | 29.3 km | 208,930 m | 6km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/18 | 11:04 AM | 5 | 32.4 km | 94,990 m | 10km NNE of Huehuetan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 35.5 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/17 | 7:29 AM | 6.9 | 27 km | 93,000 m | 2km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 29.5 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 26.9 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/16 | 5:24 AM | 4 | 32.4 km | 201,590 m | 9km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/15 | 7:19 AM | 4.2 | 18.4 km | 10,000 m | 6km NE of San Jose Ojetenan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/15 | 3:45 AM | 4.3 | 25.3 km | 177,180 m | 6km SW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/15 | 8:20 AM | 4.7 | 26.2 km | 177,530 m | 2km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Sibinal
Sibinal is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. Its name comes from mam tziben (English: "Writing" and nal (English: Bernard), meaning "Bernard writings" It was founded in February 1799. It is a mountainous municipality at an alt..
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