Categories in Cobán
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreAuto Tune Up ServiceCar Accessories StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersSelf Service Car WashTire repair shopAgricultural ProductionBeauty Product SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterDigital PrinterFarmingHandicraftMedical Equipment SupplierSolar Energy Equipment SupplierTortilla shopWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesUnderwear StoreUniform StoreWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderTelephone CompanyAssemblies of God ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCity CourthouseCommunity CenterDistrict Government OfficeDistrict Justice
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cobán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 239 |
| Shopping | 168 |
| Education | 140 |
| Churches | 107 |
| Clothing stores | 99 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 94 |
| Cafes | 92 |
| Car repair | 91 |
| Other accommodation | 90 |
| Corporate management | 89 |
| Hotels and motels | 75 |
| Hardware store | 69 |
| Beauty salons | 54 |
Cobán Facts
| Area | 1912.3 km² |
| Population | 324,322 |
| Male Population | 162,654 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 161,668 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +508.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +107.0% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,581 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Zona 2, Zona 1, Zona 3, Zona 4, Zona 6 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.47083, -90.37083 |
| Postal Codes | 16001 |
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Cobán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,324 | 102,802 | 156,688 | 276,973 | 324,322 | 360,586 | 397,000 |
| Population Density | 27.9 / km² | 53.8 / km² | 81.9 / km² | 144.8 / km² | 169.6 / km² | 188.6 / km² | 207.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCobán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 107% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | +508.2% | +215.5% | +107% |
| Alta Verapaz Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cobán Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 18.6 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)
Cobán Population Density
Population Density: 170 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | 324,322 | 1,912.3 km² | 170 / km² |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 1.3 million | 10,597.4 km² | 121 / 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
Cobán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Neighborhoods in Cobán
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cobán
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cobán
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cobán
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
Cobán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,006 | $1,094 | $2,986 | $4,454 | $3,883 | $4,394 | $5,192 | $5,581 |
| Total GDP | $165.2M | $203.6M | $641.4M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.5B | $2B | $2.2B |
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
Cobán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobán | 305,296 tn | 0.94 tn | 159.6 tons/km² |
| Alta Verapaz Department | 1,219,332 tn | 0.95 tn | 115.1 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
Cobán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 305,296 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 159.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.6) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/19 | 1:08 AM | 4.5 | 76.5 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/19 | 1:57 AM | 4.8 | 75.9 km | 10,000 m | 10km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 10:13 AM | 4.2 | 69.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of San Luis Ixcan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 12:55 AM | 4.5 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | 15km NE of Chajul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/18 | 12:38 AM | 4 | 69.7 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Cunen, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 11:51 PM | 4 | 67.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of San Andres Sajcabaja, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/18 | 5:15 PM | 3.9 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Panzos, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 84.9 km | 253,850 m | 5km S of San Bartolome Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 12:22 PM | 3.9 | 19.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/18 | 11:43 AM | 4.6 | 21.5 km | 40,450 m | 20km NW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cobán
The city of Cobán is the capital of the department of Alta Verapaz in central Guatemala. It also serves as the administrative center for the surrounding Cobán municipality. It is located 219 km from Guatemala City. 2014 the estimation of population ..
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