Categories in Silao
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Silao
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 469 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 457 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 307 | 45 years |
| Corporate management | 296 | 14 years |
| Education | 220 | — |
| Car repair | 161 | — |
| Clothing stores | 154 | — |
| Hardware store | 150 | — |
| Public administration | 131 | — |
| Convenience stores | 125 | — |
| Beauty salons | 118 | — |
| Real estate | 110 | — |
Silao Facts
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population | 94,891 |
| Male Population | 45,747 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 49,144 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +362.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.6% |
| Median Age | 24.6 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 25.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $17,114 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 346, 467, 499 |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Silao Centro, Sopeña, La Joyita, Barrio Nuevo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.94356, -101.42703 |
| Postal Codes | 36100, 36110, 36112, 36113, 36118, More |
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Silao Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,534 | 39,795 | 57,655 | 89,614 | 94,891 | 100,656 | 106,381 |
| Population Density | 1,795.3 / km² | 3,479.3 / km² | 5,040.9 / km² | 7,835.1 / km² | 8,296.5 / km² | 8,800.5 / km² | 9,301.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSilao Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 64.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silao | +362.1% | +138.4% | +64.6% |
| Guanajuato | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Silao Median Age
Median Age: 24.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silao | 24.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 23.7 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)
Silao Population Density
Population Density: 8,297 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silao | 94,891 | 11.4 km² | 8,297 / 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
Silao 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.
Neighborhoods in Silao
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Silao
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Silao
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
Silao Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,256 | $13,500 | $14,421 | $15,857 | $15,613 | $17,401 | $15,662 | $17,114 |
| Total GDP | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.9B | $2.5B | $2.8B | $3.5B | $3.6B | $4B |
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
Silao CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silao | 360,106 tn | 3.79 tn | 31,484.7 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
Silao CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 360,106 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.79 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31,484.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30/07 | 2:15 AM | 3.9 | 64.3 km | 20,000 m | Guanajuato, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/06 | 3:40 PM | 3.9 | 39.3 km | 66,600 m | Guanajuato, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Silao
Silao (official name: Silao de la Victoria) is a city in the west-central part of the state of Guanajuato in Mexico. It is the seat of the municipio with the same name. As of the 2005 census, the city had a population of 147,123, making it the sevent..
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