Cabricán Facts
| Area | 70.3 km² |
| Population | 23,319 |
| Male Population | 11,163 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 12,156 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +178.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.8% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,979 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.13333, -91.61667 |
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Cabricán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,389 | 13,160 | 16,450 | 23,612 | 23,319 | 25,049 | 26,643 |
| Population Density | 119.3 / km² | 187.2 / km² | 234 / km² | 335.8 / km² | 331.6 / km² | 356.3 / km² | 378.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCabricán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 41.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabricán | +178% | +77.2% | +41.8% |
| Quetzaltenango Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cabricán Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabricán | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Guatemala | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cabricán Population Density
Population Density: 332 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabricán | 23,319 | 70.3 km² | 332 / km² |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 879,537 | 2,135.5 km² | 412 / km² |
| Guatemala | 16.3 million | 109,009.9 km² | 149 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cabricán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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.
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
Cabricán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $857 | $916 | $1,635 | $2,305 | $3,298 | $3,538 | $3,639 | $3,979 |
| Total GDP | $7M | $8.5M | $17M | $26.4M | $41.4M | $48.6M | $52.9M | $59.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Cabricán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabricán | 26,961 tn | 1.16 tn | 383.4 tons/km² |
| Quetzaltenango Department | 1,013,522 tn | 1.15 tn | 474.6 tons/km² |
| Guatemala | 17,248,451 tn | 1.06 tn | 158.2 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
Cabricán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 26,961 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 383.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 11:48 AM | 4.3 | 33.1 km | 203,980 m | 1km WNW of Colotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 1:53 PM | 4.5 | 27.9 km | 195,410 m | 5km SW of San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/19 | 5:08 PM | 4.5 | 29.5 km | 148,060 m | 0km NE of San Andres Xecul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/18 | 6:11 PM | 4.6 | 10.5 km | 179,110 m | 8km ESE of Huitan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 25.3 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 28.2 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 23.5 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/15 | 6:17 AM | 4.4 | 33.6 km | 158,130 m | 3km W of Totonicapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/15 | 7:19 AM | 4.2 | 36.6 km | 10,000 m | 6km NE of San Jose Ojetenan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/15 | 3:45 AM | 4.3 | 26.6 km | 177,180 m | 6km SW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cabricán
Cabricán is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. The head town of Cabricán is situated at an altitude of 2,525 m. is the location of Roman Catholic radio station Radio Mam. The station primarily broadcasts in the Mam languag..
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