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Teotepeque Facts
| Area | 96.9 km² |
| Population | 11,562 |
| Male Population | 5,703 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 5,859 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +16.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.3% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 18, Female: 19.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.58528, -89.51833 |
Map of Teotepeque
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Teotepeque Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,920 | 12,166 | 12,742 | 11,626 | 11,562 |
| Population Density | 102.4 / km² | 125.6 / km² | 131.5 / km² | 120 / km² | 119.3 / km² |
Teotepeque Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | +17.2% | -4.4% | -8.8% |
| La Libertad Department | +112.5% | +44.2% | +18.8% |
| El Salvador | +48.2% | +16.9% | +5.5% |
Teotepeque Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | 18.6 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 18 yrs |
| La Libertad Department | 23.8 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Teotepeque Population Density
Population Density: 119 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | 11,562 | 96.9 km² | 119 / km² |
| La Libertad Department | 755,450 | 1,652.3 km² | 457 / km² |
| El Salvador | 6.1 million | 20,749.8 km² | 295 / km² |
Teotepeque Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Teotepeque CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | 21,767 tn | 1.88 tn | 224.7 tons/km² |
| La Libertad Department | 1,473,007 tn | 1.95 tn | 891.5 tons/km² |
| El Salvador | 10,116,208 tn | 1.65 tn | 487.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,767 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 224.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/19 | 10:00 PM | 4 | 8.3 km | 90,380 m | 15km WNW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/19 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 25.2 km | 57,550 m | 19km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 11:54 AM | 4.2 | 25.4 km | 76,690 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/18 | 8:25 AM | 4.4 | 25.9 km | 84,940 m | 24km SW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.8 | 22.5 km | 118,800 m | 4km N of Armenia, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/17 | 9:47 AM | 4.2 | 19.7 km | 78,180 m | 18km WSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 10:21 PM | 3.4 | 23.1 km | 5,500 m | 4km W of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:02 PM | 3.5 | 28.5 km | 6,390 m | 1km SE of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 2:13 AM | 3.6 | 22.1 km | 6,910 m | 6km SW of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/16 | 8:19 AM | 4.1 | 20.5 km | 60,250 m | 19km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Teotepeque
Teotepeque is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador. Its geographical coordinates are 13° 35' 7" North, 89° 31' 6" West. The name Teotepeque comes from the Nahuat word for "Mountain of God." Agustín Farabundo Martí Rodríguez, fo..
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