Silca Facts
| Area | 212.4 km² |
| Population | 8,035 |
| Male Population | 3,935 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 4,100 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +39.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.0% |
| Median Age | 20.6 years (Male: 19.9, Female: 21.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.83333, -86.53333 |
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Silca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,776 | 6,893 | 7,443 | 7,405 | 8,035 |
| Population Density | 27.2 / km² | 32.5 / km² | 35 / km² | 34.9 / km² | 37.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Silca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silca | +28.2% | +7.4% | -0.5% |
| Olancho Department | +141.9% | +57.2% | +25.7% |
| Honduras | +158.8% | +64.2% | +29.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Silca Median Age
Median Age: 20.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silca | 20.6 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Olancho Department | 19.6 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Silca Population Density
Population Density: 37.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silca | 8,035 | 212.4 km² | 37.8 / km² |
| Olancho Department | 503,614 | 24,047.9 km² | 20.9 / 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
Silca 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
Silca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silca | 10,307 tn | 1.28 tn | 48.5 tons/km² |
| Olancho Department | 645,492 tn | 1.28 tn | 26.8 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
Silca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,307 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 48.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/13 | 2:05 AM | 4.8 | 92.7 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:04 AM | 4.7 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/13 | 5:59 PM | 4.6 | 94.6 km | 15,500 m | 11km SSE of San Francisco, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/10 | 5:56 PM | 4.9 | 59.4 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/10 | 5:43 PM | 4.8 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/09 | 10:34 AM | 4.3 | 73.5 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/09 | 4:22 PM | 5 | 69.1 km | 35,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/09 | 1:23 PM | 4 | 59.7 km | 35,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/09 | 1:12 AM | 4.2 | 66.3 km | 29,100 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/09 | 12:41 AM | 4.7 | 71.5 km | 35,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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