Perquín Facts
| Area | 17.8 km² |
| Population | 3,099 |
| Male Population | 1,431 (46.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,668 (53.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -4.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -14.8% |
| Median Age | 19.2 years (Male: 18.5, Female: 19.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.95000, -88.16667 |
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Perquín Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,252 | 3,700 | 3,638 | 3,078 | 3,099 |
| Population Density | 183.2 / km² | 208.5 / km² | 205 / km² | 173.4 / km² | 174.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Perquín Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 15.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquín | -5.4% | -16.8% | -15.4% |
| Morazán Department | +42.5% | +10.7% | +0.6% |
| El Salvador | +48.2% | +16.9% | +5.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Perquín Median Age
Median Age: 19.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquín | 19.2 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
| Morazán Department | 20.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Perquín Population Density
Population Density: 175 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquín | 3,099 | 17.8 km² | 175 / km² |
| Morazán Department | 183,981 | 1,321.5 km² | 139 / km² |
| El Salvador | 6.1 million | 20,749.8 km² | 295 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Perquín Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Perquín
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
Perquín CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquín | 4,524 tn | 1.46 tn | 254.9 tons/km² |
| Morazán Department | 279,510 tn | 1.52 tn | 211.5 tons/km² |
| El Salvador | 10,116,208 tn | 1.65 tn | 487.5 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
Perquín CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,524 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 254.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 46.8 km | 200,800 m | 14km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/19 | 4:40 AM | 5 | 54.3 km | 191,850 m | 0km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 44.8 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 7:11 AM | 4.7 | 58.4 km | 196,120 m | 5km S of Jucuapa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/17 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 64.9 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Erandique, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/15 | 7:05 AM | 4.5 | 45.9 km | 9,860 m | 13km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/15 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 66.1 km | 183,230 m | 8km WNW of Berlin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/14 | 5:06 PM | 4.4 | 50.7 km | 194,490 m | 4km ENE of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/14 | 7:32 PM | 4.3 | 46.8 km | 221,410 m | 2km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/13 | 4:59 AM | 4.7 | 52 km | 191,160 m | 9km NW of Jucuapa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Perquín
Perquín is a municipality in the Morazán department of El Salvador. It is home to the Museum of the Revolution, which contains artifacts and exhibits related to the Salvadoran Civil War. Exhibits include a recreation of Radio Venceremos, a civil war-..
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