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Lucerna Facts
| Area | 99.5 km² |
| Population | 6,198 |
| Male Population | 3,169 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 3,029 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +511.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +88.7% |
| Median Age | 19.9 years (Male: 19.3, Female: 20.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.55000, -88.93333 |
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Lucerna Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,013 | 2,176 | 3,284 | 5,705 | 6,198 |
| Population Density | 10.2 / km² | 21.9 / km² | 33 / km² | 57.3 / km² | 62.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lucerna Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 73.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerna | +463.2% | +162.2% | +73.7% |
| Ocotepeque Department | +221.5% | +88% | +40.9% |
| Honduras | +158.8% | +64.2% | +29.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lucerna Median Age
Median Age: 19.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerna | 19.9 yrs | 20.7 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Ocotepeque Department | 20.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lucerna Population Density
Population Density: 62.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerna | 6,198 | 99.5 km² | 62.3 / km² |
| Ocotepeque Department | 139,780 | 1,635.5 km² | 85.5 / km² |
| Honduras | 8 million | 112,208 km² | 71.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lucerna Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 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
Lucerna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerna | 8,052 tn | 1.3 tn | 80.9 tons/km² |
| Ocotepeque Department | 182,730 tn | 1.31 tn | 111.7 tons/km² |
| Honduras | 10,597,427 tn | 1.33 tn | 94.4 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
Lucerna CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,052 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 80.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/19 | 11:53 PM | 4.4 | 21.3 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/18 | 10:19 AM | 4.2 | 85.3 km | 10,000 m | 19km SSW of Morales, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/18 | 1:02 AM | 4.3 | 92.9 km | 4,000 m | 7km ENE of Ilopango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 6:19 PM | 4.2 | 86 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 4:03 PM | 4.4 | 89.7 km | 178,740 m | 3km S of Apopa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/17 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 43.8 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Erandique, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 89.9 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Soyapango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 92 km | 10,000 m | 1km N of Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 1:05 PM | 4.6 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | 0km NE of Candelaria de La Frontera, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/16 | 4:42 AM | 5 | 82.8 km | 201,310 m | 8km ENE of San Martin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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