Guazacapán Facts
| Area | 92.4 km² |
| Population | 16,477 |
| Male Population | 7,959 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 8,518 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +91.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.7% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,868 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.07417, -90.41667 |
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Guazacapán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,591 | 11,566 | 13,539 | 15,401 | 16,477 | 17,238 | 17,952 |
| Population Density | 92.9 / km² | 125.1 / km² | 146.5 / km² | 166.6 / km² | 178.3 / km² | 186.5 / km² | 194.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGuazacapán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guazacapán | +91.8% | +42.5% | +21.7% |
| Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guazacapán Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guazacapán | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala | 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)
Guazacapán Population Density
Population Density: 178 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guazacapán | 16,477 | 92.4 km² | 178 / km² |
| Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala | 384,676 | 3,169.2 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
Guazacapán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Guazacapán
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
Guazacapán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,497 | $1,494 | $3,042 | $3,616 | $3,343 | $4,506 | $5,027 | $5,868 |
| Total GDP | $25.8M | $28.1M | $60M | $73.5M | $67.7M | $88.3M | $96.3M | $113.8M |
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
Guazacapán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guazacapán | 18,218 tn | 1.11 tn | 197.1 tons/km² |
| Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala | 429,551 tn | 1.12 tn | 135.5 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
Guazacapán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,218 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 197.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/18 | 5:01 PM | 4.6 | 21.4 km | 165,540 m | 5km NE of San Juan Tecuaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/17 | 8:52 PM | 3.9 | 23.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km NNW of Pueblo Nuevo Vinas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/17 | 8:44 AM | 4.6 | 25.6 km | 106,160 m | 12km SW of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/16 | 8:30 PM | 4.9 | 20.6 km | 109,590 m | 8km WSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/16 | 4:41 AM | 4.4 | 27.6 km | 110,980 m | 9km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/15 | 3:16 PM | 4.7 | 27.8 km | 107,560 m | 6km S of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/15 | 8:25 PM | 4.6 | 28.5 km | 87,900 m | 28km S of Guazacapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/14 | 11:55 PM | 4.9 | 29.3 km | 180,460 m | 4km NW of Barberena, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/14 | 5:30 AM | 4.4 | 28.8 km | 109,060 m | 15km N of Iztapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/14 | 8:19 PM | 4.2 | 22.4 km | 113,070 m | 22km S of Guazacapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Guazacapán
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