Categories in Cubulco
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cubulco
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
Cubulco Facts
| Area | 580.9 km² |
| Population | 77,126 |
| Male Population | 36,956 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 40,170 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +363.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +81.5% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,752 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Magdalen Zona 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.13333, -90.58333 |
| Postal Codes | 15004 |
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Cubulco Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,651 | 29,831 | 42,482 | 69,036 | 77,126 | 83,135 | 89,333 |
| Population Density | 28.7 / km² | 51.3 / km² | 73.1 / km² | 118.8 / km² | 132.8 / km² | 143.1 / km² | 153.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCubulco Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 81.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubulco | +363.2% | +158.5% | +81.5% |
| Baja Verapaz Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cubulco Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubulco | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Baja Verapaz 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)
Cubulco Population Density
Population Density: 133 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubulco | 77,126 | 580.9 km² | 133 / km² |
| Baja Verapaz Department | 302,990 | 3,000.9 km² | 101 / 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
Cubulco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Cubulco Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,864 | $2,071 | $2,790 | $3,532 | $3,007 | $3,380 | $3,535 | $3,752 |
| Total GDP | $69.8M | $89.8M | $133.5M | $189M | $179.8M | $231.3M | $261.6M | $285.7M |
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
Cubulco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubulco | 78,161 tn | 1.01 tn | 134.5 tons/km² |
| Baja Verapaz Department | 310,734 tn | 1.03 tn | 103.5 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
Cubulco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,161 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 134.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/3/19 | 12:55 AM | 4.5 | 60.1 km | 10,000 m | 15km NE of Chajul, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/19 | 2:13 PM | 4.3 | 63.7 km | 232,520 m | 4km SSW of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/18 | 12:38 AM | 4 | 46.3 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Cunen, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 11:51 PM | 4 | 44.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of San Andres Sajcabaja, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 54 km | 253,850 m | 5km S of San Bartolome Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/18 | 12:22 PM | 3.9 | 24.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/18 | 11:43 AM | 4.6 | 40.7 km | 40,450 m | 20km NW of Santa Cruz Verapaz, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/17 | 8:28 AM | 4.3 | 64.4 km | 191,870 m | 6km W of Tecpan Guatemala, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/17 | 6:21 PM | 4.3 | 60 km | 96,040 m | 5km SSE of Mixco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/17 | 5:42 AM | 4.4 | 60.4 km | 199,340 m | 3km NE of Jocotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cubulco
Cubulco is a small town located in the Guatemalan department of Baja Verapaz, at 15°6′30″N 90°37′50″W. It serves as the administrative seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The municipality covers 444 km² and, in 2004, had a populat..
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