Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Potrerillos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 24 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Churches | 15 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 |
| Car repair | 5 |
Potrerillos Facts
| Area | 83.5 km² |
| Population | 26,467 |
| Male Population | 12,824 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 13,643 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +188.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.0% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 19.7, Female: 21.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,048 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.23333, -87.96667 |
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Potrerillos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,185 | 14,747 | 18,910 | 23,746 | 26,467 | 28,572 | 31,131 |
| Population Density | 110 / km² | 176.6 / km² | 226.5 / km² | 284.4 / km² | 317 / km² | 342.2 / km² | 372.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPotrerillos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 40% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrerillos | +188.2% | +79.5% | +40% |
| Cortés Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potrerillos Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrerillos | 20.8 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
| Cortés Department | 22.2 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Potrerillos Population Density
Population Density: 317 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrerillos | 26,467 | 83.5 km² | 317 / km² |
| Cortés Department | 1.5 million | 3,948.9 km² | 385 / 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
Potrerillos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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
Potrerillos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,631 | $4,640 | $4,801 | $5,404 | $5,703 | $6,625 | $4,870 | $6,048 |
| Total GDP | $6.2M | $5.6M | $6.6M | $8.7M | $10.5M | $13.5M | $11.3M | $14.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Potrerillos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrerillos | 42,934 tn | 1.62 tn | 514.2 tons/km² |
| Cortés Department | 2,472,401 tn | 1.63 tn | 626.1 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
Potrerillos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 42,934 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 514.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/19 | 9:02 AM | 3.8 | 85.3 km | 10,000 m | 16km NW of Tela, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/18 | 1:42 PM | 4 | 22.5 km | 10,000 m | 6km W of El Progreso, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/16 | 6:37 AM | 4.4 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | 13km WSW of Potrerillos, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/16 | 7:33 AM | 4 | 63.7 km | 14,330 m | 1km NNW of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/16 | 2:00 PM | 4 | 69.9 km | 18,950 m | 3km W of Jamalteca, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/16 | 8:54 AM | 4.3 | 60.1 km | 9,230 m | 6km N of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/14 | 12:23 AM | 4.1 | 71.2 km | 9,710 m | 3km N of El Corozal, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/13 | 10:13 AM | 4.3 | 84.6 km | 10,000 m | 3km WNW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/13 | 8:29 AM | 4.1 | 96.9 km | 9,380 m | 1km SE of San Antonio, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/13 | 6:59 PM | 4.6 | 43.6 km | 14,120 m | 11km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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