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Colotenango Facts
| Area | 67.6 km² |
| Population | 19,123 |
| Male Population | 8,652 (45.2%) |
| Female Population | 10,471 (54.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +468.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +222.9% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,113 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.40602, -91.71267 |
| Postal Codes | 13019, 13030 |
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Colotenango Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,365 | 4,914 | 5,922 | 6,996 | 19,123 | 18,774 | 17,945 |
| Population Density | 49.8 / km² | 72.7 / km² | 87.7 / km² | 103.5 / km² | 283 / km² | 277.9 / km² | 265.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridColotenango Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 222.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colotenango | +468.3% | +289.2% | +222.9% |
| Huehuetenango Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colotenango Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colotenango | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Huehuetenango 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)
Colotenango Population Density
Population Density: 283 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colotenango | 19,123 | 67.6 km² | 283 / km² |
| Huehuetenango Department | 1.3 million | 7,400 km² | 172 / 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
Colotenango Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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
Colotenango Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $846 | $875 | $1,603 | $2,226 | $2,022 | $1,794 | $2,173 | $2,113 |
| Total GDP | $7.5M | $9.5M | $25.4M | $43.9M | $42.8M | $40M | $49.5M | $47.7M |
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
Colotenango CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colotenango | 19,213 tn | 1 tn | 284.4 tons/km² |
| Huehuetenango Department | 1,278,454 tn | 1 tn | 172.8 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
Colotenango CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,213 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 284.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.4) |
| 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 | 1.7 km | 203,980 m | 1km WNW of Colotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 1:53 PM | 4.5 | 7.7 km | 195,410 m | 5km SW of San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/18 | 6:11 PM | 4.6 | 41.6 km | 179,110 m | 8km ESE of Huitan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/18 | 10:30 PM | 4.6 | 34.1 km | 208,930 m | 6km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 11.8 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 16.7 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/16 | 12:30 AM | 4.4 | 17.3 km | 161,810 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 22.3 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/16 | 5:24 AM | 4 | 35.3 km | 201,590 m | 9km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/15 | 7:19 AM | 4.2 | 27.8 km | 10,000 m | 6km NE of San Jose Ojetenan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Colotenango
Colotenango is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. It is situated at 1,590 m (5,220 ft) above sea level. It contains 14,000 people. It covers a terrain of 71 km2 (27 sq mi). The annual festival is August 12- 15. has two hol..
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