Categories in Usulután
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Usulután
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Churches | 119 |
| Shopping | 110 |
| Education | 84 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 72 |
| Clothing stores | 68 |
| Beauty salons | 57 |
| Health and medical | 50 |
| Electronics stores | 45 |
| Car repair | 44 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 38 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 37 |
| Public administration | 36 |
| Cafes | 35 |
| Hardware store | 33 |
Usulután Facts
| Area | 118.7 km² |
| Population | 74,821 |
| Male Population | 34,742 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 40,079 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +60.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.1% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 21.1, Female: 25.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,033 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio La Merced, Barrio EL MOLINO, Colonia Los Santos, Colonia LOS NARANJOS, Residencial El Calvario |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.35000, -88.45000 |
Map of Usulután
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Usulután Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,682 | 63,395 | 68,601 | 70,542 | 74,821 | 75,681 | 76,479 |
| Population Density | 393.3 / km² | 534.1 / km² | 578 / km² | 594.4 / km² | 630.4 / km² | 637.6 / km² | 644.4 / km² |
Usulután Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usulután | +60.3% | +18% | +9.1% |
| Usulután Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Usulután Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usulután | 23.3 yrs | 25.2 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
| Usulután Department | 21.8 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Usulután Population Density
Population Density: 630 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usulután | 74,821 | 118.7 km² | 630 / km² |
| Usulután Department | 354,779 | 2,026.7 km² | 175 / km² |
| El Salvador | 6.1 million | 20,749.8 km² | 295 / km² |
Usulután Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Usulután
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Usulután
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Usulután
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Usulután
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Usulután Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,483 | $3,515 | $3,866 | $4,125 | $4,432 | $4,516 | $6,292 | $8,033 |
| Total GDP | $70.7M | $75.4M | $85.1M | $91.6M | $99.7M | $104.3M | $146.4M | $188.1M |
Usulután CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usulután | 118,542 tn | 1.58 tn | 998.8 tons/km² |
| Usulután Department | 537,085 tn | 1.51 tn | 265 tons/km² |
| El Salvador | 10,116,208 tn | 1.65 tn | 487.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 118,542 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 998.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/19 | 4:40 AM | 5 | 19.2 km | 191,850 m | 0km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 28.9 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/18 | 8:46 PM | 4.2 | 24.8 km | 149,370 m | 6km W of San Agustin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 7:11 AM | 4.7 | 14.7 km | 196,120 m | 5km S of Jucuapa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/15 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 26 km | 183,230 m | 8km WNW of Berlin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/14 | 5:06 PM | 4.4 | 23.4 km | 194,490 m | 4km ENE of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/14 | 7:32 PM | 4.3 | 26.5 km | 221,410 m | 2km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/13 | 4:59 AM | 4.7 | 24.8 km | 191,160 m | 9km NW of Jucuapa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/12 | 9:24 PM | 4.2 | 24.7 km | 29,500 m | offshore El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/12 | 6:44 PM | 4 | 11.9 km | 10,000 m | El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Usulután
Usulután is the 5th largest city in El Salvador, and capital of the Usulután Department in the south-east of El Salvador. of 2006, it is estimated to have population of 71,636 people. Usulután rests in a rich agricultural valley and has very high an..
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