Categories in El Estor
Car WashGas StationMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairClothing storesInternet Service ProviderCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeElectronics StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreTool StoreEducationTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionHospitalsBeauty salonsCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallGymPlaygroundPublic parksSoccer FieldHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in El Estor
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 31 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Shopping | 28 |
| Churches | 21 |
| Hotels and motels | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Clothing stores | 14 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 10 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Apartments | 8 |
| Banks | 8 |
El Estor Facts
| Area | 1612.9 km² |
| Population | 82,041 |
| Male Population | 41,047 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 40,994 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +552.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +88.2% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,909 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.53333, -89.35000 |
| Postal Codes | 18003 |
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El Estor Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,576 | 27,217 | 43,581 | 79,673 | 82,041 | 87,779 | 93,188 |
| Population Density | 7.8 / km² | 16.9 / km² | 27 / km² | 49.4 / km² | 50.9 / km² | 54.4 / km² | 57.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Estor Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 88.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Estor | +552.4% | +201.4% | +88.2% |
| Lake Izabal | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Estor Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Estor | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Lake Izabal | 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)
El Estor Population Density
Population Density: 50.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Estor | 82,041 | 1,612.9 km² | 50.9 / km² |
| Lake Izabal | 450,244 | 8,249.6 km² | 54.6 / 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
El Estor Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in El Estor
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for El Estor
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
El Estor Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,774 | $2,274 | $4,393 | $7,604 | $5,267 | $7,139 | $5,745 | $5,909 |
| Total GDP | $60.9M | $92.6M | $199.2M | $386.9M | $324.7M | $556.5M | $491.9M | $499M |
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
El Estor CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Estor | 90,042 tn | 1.1 tn | 55.8 tons/km² |
| Lake Izabal | 489,249 tn | 1.09 tn | 59.3 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
El Estor CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 90,042 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 55.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.5) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/18 | 5:15 PM | 3.9 | 38.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Panzos, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/18 | 10:19 AM | 4.2 | 54.2 km | 10,000 m | 19km SSW of Morales, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/14 | 7:00 PM | 4.2 | 61 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Senahu, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/14 | 12:23 AM | 4.1 | 92.3 km | 9,710 m | 3km N of El Corozal, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/12 | 6:15 AM | 4.4 | 57.6 km | 8,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/12 | 6:36 AM | 4.2 | 18.6 km | 28,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/12 | 12:20 AM | 5.2 | 29.7 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/11 | 11:30 AM | 4.1 | 36.3 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/10 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 81.1 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/10 | 6:13 PM | 4.4 | 58.8 km | 10,000 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Estor
El Estor is a municipality in the Izabal department of Guatemala. The population of El Estor consists largely of k'ekchi' speaking indigenous people.
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