Categories in Soyapango
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Soyapango
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 173 |
| Churches | 115 |
| Shopping | 103 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 87 |
| Education | 83 |
| Car repair | 76 |
| Beauty salons | 66 |
| Religion | 56 |
| Corporate management | 42 |
| Cafes | 40 |
Soyapango Facts
| Area | 23.4 km² |
| Population | 228,488 |
| Male Population | 105,285 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 123,203 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -4.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -13.0% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 24.2, Female: 28.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Unicentro Soyapango, Colonia Guzman, Barrio El Calvario, Colonia Antekirta, Urbanizacion Miraflores |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.71024, -89.13989 |
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Soyapango Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 239,412 | 267,334 | 262,763 | 221,201 | 228,488 |
| Population Density | 10,214.9 / km² | 11,406.3 / km² | 11,211.2 / km² | 9,437.9 / km² | 9,748.8 / km² |
Soyapango Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 15.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyapango | -7.6% | -17.3% | -15.8% |
| San Salvador Department | +17.4% | +5.1% | +1.3% |
| El Salvador | +48.2% | +16.9% | +5.5% |
Soyapango Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyapango | 26.4 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| San Salvador Department | 25.8 yrs | 27.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Soyapango Population Density
Population Density: 9,749 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyapango | 228,488 | 23.4 km² | 9,749 / km² |
| San Salvador Department | 1.6 million | 901.2 km² | 1,825 / km² |
| El Salvador | 6.1 million | 20,749.8 km² | 295 / km² |
Soyapango Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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 Soyapango
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Soyapango
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Soyapango
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Soyapango
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Soyapango CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyapango | 548,087 tn | 2.4 tn | 23,385 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) | 548,087 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,385 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
| 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 | 37.6 km | 90,380 m | 15km WNW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/18 | 1:02 AM | 4.3 | 11.1 km | 4,000 m | 7km ENE of Ilopango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 6:19 PM | 4.2 | 9.6 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 4:03 PM | 4.4 | 8 km | 178,740 m | 3km S of Apopa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/17 | 3:51 PM | 3.3 | 9.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km E of Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 6.4 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Soyapango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 9.3 km | 10,000 m | 1km N of Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 10:21 PM | 3.4 | 20.4 km | 5,500 m | 4km W of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:02 PM | 3.5 | 14.7 km | 6,390 m | 1km SE of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 2:13 AM | 3.6 | 21.2 km | 6,910 m | 6km SW of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Soyapango
Soyapango is a municipality in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. Soyapango is a commercial center. The municipality is the third most populated area in the country, with 290,412 inhabitants. Soyapango is a satellite city of San Salvador and..
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