Ixchiguán Facts
| Area | 88.5 km² |
| Population | 32,519 |
| Male Population | 16,853 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 15,666 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +282.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +60.3% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,363 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.20000, -91.88333 |
| Postal Codes | 12023 |
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Ixchiguán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,497 | 14,717 | 20,281 | 31,165 | 32,519 | 34,816 | 37,068 |
| Population Density | 96 / km² | 166.3 / km² | 229.2 / km² | 352.1 / km² | 367.4 / km² | 393.4 / km² | 418.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIxchiguán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 60.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ixchiguán | +282.7% | +121% | +60.3% |
| San Marcos Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ixchiguán Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ixchiguán | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| San Marcos 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)
Ixchiguán Population Density
Population Density: 367 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ixchiguán | 32,519 | 88.5 km² | 367 / km² |
| San Marcos Department | 1.1 million | 3,552.6 km² | 318 / 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
Ixchiguán 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.
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
Ixchiguán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $589 | $595 | $1,285 | $1,575 | $2,263 | $2,622 | $3,089 | $3,363 |
| Total GDP | $22.2M | $24.8M | $60M | $79.7M | $123.7M | $154.1M | $190.6M | $213.2M |
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
Ixchiguán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ixchiguán | 35,051 tn | 1.08 tn | 396.1 tons/km² |
| San Marcos Department | 1,208,626 tn | 1.07 tn | 340.2 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
Ixchiguán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,051 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 396.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| 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 | 28.9 km | 203,980 m | 1km WNW of Colotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 1:53 PM | 4.5 | 21.6 km | 195,410 m | 5km SW of San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/18 | 10:30 PM | 4.6 | 28.5 km | 208,930 m | 6km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 17.9 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/17 | 7:29 AM | 6.9 | 34.9 km | 93,000 m | 2km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 12.7 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/16 | 12:30 AM | 4.4 | 26 km | 161,810 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 8.3 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/16 | 5:24 AM | 4 | 31.7 km | 201,590 m | 9km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/15 | 7:19 AM | 4.2 | 8.9 km | 10,000 m | 6km NE of San Jose Ojetenan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ixchiguán
Ixchiguán is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. The economy is based on temporary work force on the coffee plantations, respectively on a male migrating work force in Mexico. , which is one of the Mayan languages of Guatemala, ..
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