Categories in Apopa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Apopa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 198 |
| Restaurants | 128 |
| Shopping | 96 |
| Education | 90 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 90 |
| Car repair | 80 |
| Religion | 57 |
| Cafes | 38 |
| Corporate management | 37 |
Apopa Facts
| Area | 45.8 km² |
| Population | 153,274 |
| Male Population | 71,500 (46.6%) |
| Female Population | 81,774 (53.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +75.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.5% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 22.6, Female: 26) |
| Neighborhoods | Colonia Santa Maria, Urbanizacion Las Jacarandas, Colonia Canjura, Colonia Buena Fe, Urb Popotlan 1 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.80722, -89.17917 |
Map of Apopa
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Apopa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,125 | 120,296 | 142,572 | 148,209 | 153,274 |
| Population Density | 1,901.8 / km² | 2,625.8 / km² | 3,112.1 / km² | 3,235.1 / km² | 3,345.7 / km² |
Apopa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopa | +70.1% | +23.2% | +4% |
| San Salvador Department | +17.4% | +5.1% | +1.3% |
| El Salvador | +48.2% | +16.9% | +5.5% |
Apopa Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopa | 24.4 yrs | 26 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| San Salvador Department | 25.8 yrs | 27.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Apopa Population Density
Population Density: 3,346 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopa | 153,274 | 45.8 km² | 3,346 / km² |
| San Salvador Department | 1.6 million | 901.2 km² | 1,825 / km² |
| El Salvador | 6.1 million | 20,749.8 km² | 295 / km² |
Apopa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
- 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 Apopa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Apopa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Apopa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Apopa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Apopa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopa | 365,794 tn | 2.39 tn | 7,984.6 tons/km² |
| San Salvador Department | 3,651,962 tn | 2.22 tn | 4,052.2 tons/km² |
| El Salvador | 10,116,208 tn | 1.65 tn | 487.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 365,794 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,984.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/19 | 10:00 PM | 4 | 40.4 km | 90,380 m | 15km WNW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/18 | 1:02 AM | 4.3 | 18.3 km | 4,000 m | 7km ENE of Ilopango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.8 | 34.4 km | 118,800 m | 4km N of Armenia, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 6:19 PM | 4.2 | 7.1 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 4:03 PM | 4.4 | 3.7 km | 178,740 m | 3km S of Apopa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/17 | 3:51 PM | 3.3 | 15.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km E of Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 5.2 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Soyapango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 5.8 km | 10,000 m | 1km N of Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 10:21 PM | 3.4 | 21.8 km | 5,500 m | 4km W of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:02 PM | 3.5 | 18 km | 6,390 m | 1km SE of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Apopa
Apopa is a municipality in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. Probably the seventh biggest city in El Salvador with a little more than 150,000 people, the city has now collided with Soyapango and San Salvador, making it part of the Great San..
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