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San Ignacio Facts
| Area | 277.8 km² |
| Population | 9,692 |
| Male Population | 4,757 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,935 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +86.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.8% |
| Median Age | 24.3 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 25.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,680 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.65000, -87.03333 |
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San Ignacio Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,189 | 6,922 | 7,767 | 8,268 | 9,692 | 10,430 | 11,299 |
| Population Density | 18.7 / km² | 24.9 / km² | 28 / km² | 29.8 / km² | 34.9 / km² | 37.5 / km² | 40.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSan Ignacio Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | +86.8% | +40% | +24.8% |
| Francisco Morazán Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
San Ignacio Median Age
Median Age: 24.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 24.3 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 23.5 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 22.5 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
San Ignacio Population Density
Population Density: 34.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 9,692 | 277.8 km² | 34.9 / km² |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 1.5 million | 8,587.6 km² | 171 / 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
San Ignacio Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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
San Ignacio Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,906 | $4,516 | $3,763 | $3,628 | $5,226 | $5,892 | $6,078 | $6,680 |
| Total GDP | $18.5M | $19.4M | $18.1M | $18.8M | $28.8M | $34M | $36.1M | $41.1M |
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
San Ignacio CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 16,022 tn | 1.65 tn | 57.7 tons/km² |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 2,417,521 tn | 1.65 tn | 281.5 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
San Ignacio CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,022 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 57.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10/16 | 7:33 AM | 4 | 64.8 km | 14,330 m | 1km NNW of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/16 | 2:00 PM | 4 | 63.4 km | 18,950 m | 3km W of Jamalteca, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/16 | 8:54 AM | 4.3 | 65.4 km | 9,230 m | 6km N of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/13 | 6:59 PM | 4.6 | 81.2 km | 14,120 m | 11km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/13 | 12:42 AM | 4.7 | 99.7 km | 26,900 m | 2km SE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:15 AM | 4.5 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:05 AM | 4.8 | 79.1 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:04 AM | 4.7 | 83.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/13 | 5:59 PM | 4.6 | 92.7 km | 15,500 m | 11km SSE of San Francisco, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/13 | 5:25 PM | 4.4 | 96.1 km | 22,900 m | 19km E of Ocote Paulino, Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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