Pasaco Facts
| Area | 124.8 km² |
| Population | 8,607 |
| Male Population | 4,109 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 4,498 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +473.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +121.9% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,220 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.97722, -90.20639 |
| Postal Codes | 22015 |
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Pasaco Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,502 | 3,255 | 3,878 | 4,772 | 8,607 | 9,072 | 9,568 |
| Population Density | 12 / km² | 26.1 / km² | 31.1 / km² | 38.2 / km² | 69 / km² | 72.7 / km² | 76.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPasaco Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 121.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasaco | +473% | +164.4% | +121.9% |
| Jutiapa Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pasaco Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasaco | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Jutiapa 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)
Pasaco Population Density
Population Density: 69 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasaco | 8,607 | 124.8 km² | 69 / km² |
| Jutiapa Department | 470,782 | 3,305.1 km² | 142 / 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
Pasaco 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
Pasaco Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $901 | $1,030 | $868 | $1,140 | $1,404 | $1,820 | $1,934 | $2,220 |
| Total GDP | $3.6M | $4.7M | $4.3M | $5.9M | $7.6M | $10.3M | $11.1M | $12.9M |
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
Pasaco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasaco | 9,589 tn | 1.11 tn | 76.8 tons/km² |
| Jutiapa Department | 538,598 tn | 1.14 tn | 163 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
Pasaco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,589 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 76.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/18 | 5:01 PM | 4.6 | 16.1 km | 165,540 m | 5km NE of San Juan Tecuaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/17 | 8:44 AM | 4.6 | 12.6 km | 106,160 m | 12km SW of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/16 | 8:30 PM | 4.9 | 8.1 km | 109,590 m | 8km WSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/16 | 4:41 AM | 4.4 | 9.9 km | 110,980 m | 9km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/16 | 5:13 AM | 4.8 | 30.9 km | 139,100 m | 10km N of Tacuba, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/16 | 4:45 PM | 4.5 | 29 km | 130,720 m | 10km N of Tacuba, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/15 | 3:16 PM | 4.7 | 6.3 km | 107,560 m | 6km S of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/15 | 8:25 PM | 4.6 | 28 km | 87,900 m | 28km S of Guazacapan, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/14 | 12:15 AM | 4.7 | 32.2 km | 89,610 m | 32km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/14 | 3:46 AM | 4.5 | 26.2 km | 214,650 m | 6km ESE of Oratorio, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pasaco
Pasaco (Spanish pronunciation: [paˈsako]) is a municipality in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala, located near the Pacific Ocean on the Border with El Salvador. It was originally formed when a group of Aztecs broke off at the arrival of Hernán Cort..
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