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Jacaltenango Facts
| Area | 137.8 km² |
| Population | 21,167 |
| Male Population | 9,792 (46.3%) |
| Female Population | 11,375 (53.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +67.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.7% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,446 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.66667, -91.73333 |
| Postal Codes | 13007 |
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Jacaltenango Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,672 | 19,764 | 21,974 | 27,869 | 21,167 | 22,962 | 24,812 |
| Population Density | 92 / km² | 143.5 / km² | 159.5 / km² | 202.3 / km² | 153.7 / km² | 166.7 / km² | 180.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridJacaltenango Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacaltenango | +67% | +7.1% | -3.7% |
| Huehuetenango Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jacaltenango Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacaltenango | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Huehuetenango 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)
Jacaltenango Population Density
Population Density: 154 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacaltenango | 21,167 | 137.8 km² | 154 / km² |
| Huehuetenango Department | 1.3 million | 7,400 km² | 172 / 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
Jacaltenango 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
Jacaltenango Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $880 | $902 | $1,807 | $2,450 | $2,059 | $2,089 | $2,198 | $2,446 |
| Total GDP | $20.5M | $23.7M | $52.1M | $75.7M | $71.5M | $81.4M | $93.2M | $108.3M |
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
Jacaltenango CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacaltenango | 20,876 tn | 0.99 tn | 151.5 tons/km² |
| Huehuetenango Department | 1,278,454 tn | 1 tn | 172.8 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
Jacaltenango CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,876 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 151.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/2/19 | 7:41 PM | 4.3 | 49.5 km | 233,670 m | 11km ENE of Chicomuselo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/19 | 11:48 AM | 4.3 | 28.1 km | 203,980 m | 1km WNW of Colotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/19 | 10:05 AM | 4.6 | 50.1 km | 197,840 m | 15km NNE of Motozintla de Mendoza, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 1:53 PM | 4.5 | 35.3 km | 195,410 m | 5km SW of San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/18 | 10:30 PM | 4.6 | 42.4 km | 208,930 m | 6km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 39.4 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 42 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/16 | 12:30 AM | 4.4 | 29.6 km | 161,810 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 49.1 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/16 | 5:24 AM | 4 | 41.2 km | 201,590 m | 9km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Jacaltenango
Jacaltenango is a town situated in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. It is located in a valley surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains. Jacaltenango serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. In 2002, its urban..
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