La Capilla Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 10,422 |
| Male Population | 4,840 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 5,582 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +86.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.3% |
| Median Age | 32.2 years (Male: 30.1, Female: 34.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.55655, -101.30019 |
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La Capilla Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,600 | 8,518 | 10,290 | 12,794 | 10,422 | 10,924 | 11,302 |
| Population Density | 2,185.4 / km² | 3,324.1 / km² | 4,015.6 / km² | 4,992.8 / km² | 4,067.1 / km² | 4,263 / km² | 4,410.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Capilla Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Capilla | +86.1% | +22.4% | +1.3% |
| Guanajuato | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Capilla Median Age
Median Age: 32.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Capilla | 32.2 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 30.1 yrs |
| Guanajuato | 24.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Capilla Population Density
Population Density: 4,067 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Capilla | 10,422 | 2.563 km² | 4,067 / km² |
| Guanajuato | 6.3 million | 30,606.7 km² | 207 / km² |
| Mexico | 126.8 million | 1,965,208 km² | 64.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Capilla 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
La Capilla CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Capilla | 46,350 tn | 4.45 tn | 18,088 tons/km² |
| Guanajuato | 23,281,544 tn | 3.68 tn | 760.7 tons/km² |
| Mexico | 496,865,013 tn | 3.92 tn | 252.8 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
La Capilla CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 46,350 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,088 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/07 | 5:44 PM | 3.6 | 93.4 km | 1,700 m | Michoacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/06 | 3:40 PM | 3.9 | 36.3 km | 66,600 m | Guanajuato, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/06 | 6:39 PM | 4.2 | 79.1 km | 15,000 m | Guanajuato, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/05 | 9:29 PM | 3.9 | 79.5 km | 5,000 m | Michoacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/03 | 4:45 PM | 4.2 | 94.9 km | 0 m | Michoacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/02 | 8:06 PM | 4.1 | 90.9 km | 4,200 m | Michoacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/99 | 8:16 PM | 3.8 | 97.2 km | 28,600 m | Michoacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/92 | 2:03 AM | 3.2 | 92.6 km | 33,000 m | Guanajuato, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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