Categories in Sololá
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sololá
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Shopping | 66 |
| Churches | 64 |
| Education | 48 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 47 |
| Cafes | 39 |
| Clothing stores | 31 |
| Corporate management | 23 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 21 |
| Electronics stores | 21 |
| Car repair | 19 |
| Other accommodation | 19 |
| Travel and transportation | 19 |
| Hotels and motels | 18 |
Sololá Facts
| Area | 134.1 km² |
| Population | 140,454 |
| Male Population | 68,033 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 72,421 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +662.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +103.3% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Colonia Santa Rosa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.77222, -91.18333 |
| Postal Codes | 07000, 07001 |
Map of Sololá
Interactive Map
Sololá Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,422 | 41,466 | 69,102 | 139,661 | 140,454 |
| Population Density | 137.3 / km² | 309.2 / km² | 515.2 / km² | 1,041.3 / km² | 1,047.2 / km² |
Sololá Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 102.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sololá | +658.1% | +236.8% | +102.1% |
| Sololá Department | +223.1% | +104.4% | +52.1% |
| Guatemala | +161.9% | +78.4% | +39.8% |
Sololá Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sololá | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Sololá Department | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Sololá Population Density
Population Density: 1,047 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sololá | 140,454 | 134.1 km² | 1,047 / km² |
| Sololá Department | 496,571 | 1,169.9 km² | 424 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Sololá Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sololá
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sololá
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sololá CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sololá | 152,170 tn | 1.08 tn | 1,134.5 tons/km² |
| Sololá Department | 503,114 tn | 1.01 tn | 430 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 152,170 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,134.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/19 | 2:13 PM | 4.3 | 19.6 km | 232,520 m | 4km SSW of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/19 | 5:08 PM | 4.5 | 35.1 km | 148,060 m | 0km NE of San Andres Xecul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/18 | 4:53 AM | 4.3 | 37.7 km | 112,980 m | 4km SSW of San Miguel Panan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/17 | 9:07 AM | 5.1 | 36.9 km | 101,120 m | 7km N of Pueblo Nuevo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/17 | 8:28 AM | 4.3 | 13.6 km | 191,870 m | 6km W of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/17 | 2:37 AM | 4.9 | 37.1 km | 178,930 m | 4km ENE of Acatenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/16 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 24.9 km | 195,310 m | 2km ESE of Santa Apolonia, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/16 | 1:00 PM | 4.6 | 32 km | 100,840 m | 3km E of San Pablo Jocopilas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/15 | 6:17 AM | 4.4 | 28.1 km | 158,130 m | 3km W of Totonicapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/15 | 11:35 PM | 4.7 | 11.7 km | 205,490 m | 7km ENE of Concepcion, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Sololá
Sololá is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Sololá and the administrative seat of Sololá municipality. It resides around lake Atitlan. name is a hispanicized form of its pre-Columbian name, one spelling variant of which is ..
Sololá Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.