Categories in Malacatán
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopAgrochemicals SupplierFarmingWholesalersClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterEvangelical ChurchGovernment OfficeSoup KitchenCell phone accessory storeElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentTool StoreCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterMusical instrumentsTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsHealth and Beauty ShopIce Cream ShopInternet cafesRestaurantsAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionCemeteryDentistsHospitals
Showing 1-50 of 76
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Malacatán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Education | 57 |
| Shopping | 56 |
| Churches | 55 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 30 |
| Clothing stores | 28 |
| Hardware store | 26 |
| Electronics stores | 18 |
| Cafes | 17 |
| Religion | 16 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 16 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 |
Malacatán Facts
| Area | 178.8 km² |
| Population | 125,509 |
| Male Population | 65,138 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 60,371 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +358.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +79.8% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 17.9, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,928 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.91065, -92.05795 |
| Postal Codes | 12015 |
Map of Malacatán
Interactive Map
Malacatán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,368 | 49,069 | 69,797 | 112,886 | 125,509 | 133,972 | 142,259 |
| Population Density | 153.1 / km² | 274.5 / km² | 390.5 / km² | 631.5 / km² | 702.1 / km² | 749.5 / km² | 795.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMalacatán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 79.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatán | +358.6% | +155.8% | +79.8% |
| San Marcos Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Malacatán Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatán | 18.6 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.9 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)
Malacatán Population Density
Population Density: 702 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatán | 125,509 | 178.8 km² | 702 / 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
Malacatán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Malacatán
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Malacatán
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
Malacatán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $938 | $888 | $1,652 | $2,372 | $3,720 | $3,996 | $4,377 | $4,928 |
| Total GDP | $32.1M | $35.1M | $73.5M | $118.6M | $208.2M | $254.7M | $320.5M | $371.4M |
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
Malacatán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatán | 152,116 tn | 1.21 tn | 851 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
Malacatán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 152,116 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 851 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8.2) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18/19 | 4:24 PM | 4.9 | 29.3 km | 82,960 m | 13km W of Frontera Hidalgo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/19 | 11:28 AM | 4 | 28.2 km | 66,580 m | 6km S of Pajapita, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/18 | 1:38 AM | 4.1 | 12.6 km | 113,440 m | 8km SE of Catarina, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/18 | 12:24 PM | 4.3 | 25.1 km | 89,080 m | 5km SE of Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/18 | 11:04 AM | 5 | 37.8 km | 94,990 m | 10km NNE of Huehuetan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/17 | 7:52 AM | 5.1 | 15.5 km | 91,770 m | 8km NNE of Pajapita, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/17 | 7:29 AM | 6.9 | 5.2 km | 93,000 m | 2km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/15 | 11:39 AM | 4.5 | 39.5 km | 81,200 m | 5km NNE of Puerto Madero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/15 | 9:13 PM | 4.3 | 36.1 km | 103,000 m | 10km E of Puerto Madero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/15 | 3:08 AM | 3.9 | 31.2 km | 86,260 m | 9km S of Pajapita, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Malacatán
Malacatán is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala, located to the west of San Marcos town. It is fairly close to the border with Mexico - the border-crossing point is in the nearby village of El Carmen.
Malacatán Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.