Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Iztapa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 33 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Real estate | 7 |
| Travel and transportation | 6 |
| Churches | 6 |
Iztapa Facts
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Population | 12,784 |
| Male Population | 6,383 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 6,401 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +28.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.0% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,591 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.93333, -90.70750 |
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Iztapa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,966 | 11,708 | 12,658 | 10,251 | 12,784 | 13,373 | 13,994 |
| Population Density | 184.8 / km² | 217.1 / km² | 234.7 / km² | 190.1 / km² | 237 / km² | 247.9 / km² | 259.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIztapa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iztapa | +28.3% | +9.2% | +1% |
| Escuintla | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iztapa Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iztapa | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Escuintla | 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)
Iztapa Population Density
Population Density: 237 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iztapa | 12,784 | 53.9 km² | 237 / km² |
| Escuintla | 743,039 | 4,501.6 km² | 165 / 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
Iztapa 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Iztapa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Iztapa
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
Iztapa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,035 | $1,104 | $4,491 | $7,408 | $6,008 | $6,415 | $7,249 | $8,591 |
| Total GDP | $655.9K | $692.7K | $2.9M | $5.5M | $5.1M | $6.3M | $7.7M | $9.3M |
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
Iztapa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iztapa | 13,258 tn | 1.04 tn | 245.8 tons/km² |
| Escuintla | 875,528 tn | 1.18 tn | 194.5 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
Iztapa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,258 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 245.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Volcano | 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 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/18 | 3:15 PM | 4.3 | 11.7 km | 37,310 m | 1km ESE of Puerto San Jose, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 2:32 AM | 5.7 | 22.1 km | 99,170 m | 12km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/18 | 1:27 AM | 4 | 18.6 km | 57,790 m | 14km S of Puerto San Jose, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/18 | 10:06 AM | 4.2 | 15.3 km | 76,990 m | 15km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/17 | 3:37 AM | 4.3 | 18.8 km | 78,730 m | 6km WSW of Puerto San Jose, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/17 | 10:24 PM | 4.4 | 17 km | 72,070 m | 17km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/17 | 11:01 AM | 4.6 | 22.7 km | 115,020 m | 12km S of Masagua, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/16 | 11:03 PM | 4.2 | 18.2 km | 80,870 m | 18km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/16 | 5:30 PM | 4.3 | 6.9 km | 77,390 m | 6km SW of Iztapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/16 | 3:31 PM | 4 | 11 km | 66,610 m | 10km NNW of Iztapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Iztapa
Iztapa (Spanish pronunciation: [isˈtapa]), or Puerto de Iztapa, is a municipality in the Escuintla department of Guatemala. in the shores of Pacific Ocean and surrounded by Michatoya and Maria Linda rivers, and also by the Canal de Chiquimulilla. It..
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