Categories in Chalchuapa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chalchuapa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 137 |
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Shopping | 70 |
| Education | 53 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 52 |
| Religion | 35 |
| Cafes | 30 |
| Clothing stores | 29 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 28 |
| Hardware store | 23 |
| Beauty salons | 23 |
Chalchuapa Facts
| Area | 154.8 km² |
| Population | 79,520 |
| Male Population | 38,172 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 41,348 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +65.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.2% |
| Median Age | 24.6 years (Male: 23.2, Female: 25.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Galeano, Colonia Cuzcachapa, San Sebastián, Barrio Santa Cruz, Colonia El Pedregal |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.98667, -89.68111 |
Map of Chalchuapa
Interactive Map
Chalchuapa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,951 | 65,980 | 74,853 | 77,742 | 79,520 |
| Population Density | 309.7 / km² | 426.2 / km² | 483.5 / km² | 502.2 / km² | 513.7 / km² |
Chalchuapa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalchuapa | +62.1% | +17.8% | +3.9% |
| Santa Ana Department | +60% | +18% | +4.3% |
| El Salvador | +48.2% | +16.9% | +5.5% |
Chalchuapa Median Age
Median Age: 24.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalchuapa | 24.6 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Santa Ana Department | 24.4 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Chalchuapa Population Density
Population Density: 514 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalchuapa | 79,520 | 154.8 km² | 514 / km² |
| Santa Ana Department | 555,847 | 2,036.3 km² | 273 / km² |
| El Salvador | 6.1 million | 20,749.8 km² | 295 / km² |
Chalchuapa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Chalchuapa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chalchuapa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chalchuapa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chalchuapa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chalchuapa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalchuapa | 136,859 tn | 1.72 tn | 884 tons/km² |
| Santa Ana Department | 963,699 tn | 1.73 tn | 473.3 tons/km² |
| El Salvador | 10,116,208 tn | 1.65 tn | 487.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 136,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.72 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 884 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.3) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/19 | 3:32 AM | 4.3 | 47.6 km | 102,290 m | 15km S of San Francisco Menendez, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/18 | 2:22 PM | 3.6 | 8.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Atiquizaya, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/18 | 7:16 PM | 4.4 | 37.1 km | 188,830 m | 3km SE of Jutiapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 5:19 PM | 4.2 | 17.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of Atescatempa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 10:18 PM | 4.9 | 47.1 km | 192,890 m | 5km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.8 | 29.8 km | 118,800 m | 4km N of Armenia, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 4:46 AM | 4.2 | 8.9 km | 2,090 m | 5km SE of Jerez, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 1:05 PM | 4.6 | 15.6 km | 10,000 m | 0km NE of Candelaria de La Frontera, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/16 | 5:13 AM | 4.8 | 25.9 km | 139,100 m | 10km N of Tacuba, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/16 | 4:45 PM | 4.5 | 27.8 km | 130,720 m | 10km N of Tacuba, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Chalchuapa
Chalchuapa is a town and a municipality located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. The city of Chalchuapa is in a wide valley at 650 meters above sea level, and watered by the Pampe River.
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