San Jacinto Facts
| Area | 59.3 km² |
| Population | 14,343 |
| Male Population | 6,847 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 7,496 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +133.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.9% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,450 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.66667, -89.50000 |
| Postal Codes | 20010, 20012, 20013, 20014, 20016, More |
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San Jacinto Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,144 | 8,761 | 10,713 | 13,776 | 14,343 | 15,269 | 16,181 |
| Population Density | 103.7 / km² | 147.9 / km² | 180.8 / km² | 232.5 / km² | 242.1 / km² | 257.7 / km² | 273.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSan Jacinto Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 33.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto | +133.4% | +63.7% | +33.9% |
| Chiquimula | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
San Jacinto Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto | 18.7 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Chiquimula | 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)
San Jacinto Population Density
Population Density: 242 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto | 14,343 | 59.3 km² | 242 / km² |
| Chiquimula | 411,113 | 2,394.3 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
San Jacinto Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 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 San Jacinto
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
San Jacinto Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,842 | $1,832 | $3,368 | $6,423 | $5,883 | $4,216 | $3,981 | $4,450 |
| Total GDP | $13.9M | $15.8M | $32M | $66.9M | $67.5M | $52.5M | $54.5M | $63.9M |
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
San Jacinto CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto | 15,559 tn | 1.08 tn | 262.6 tons/km² |
| Chiquimula | 446,969 tn | 1.09 tn | 186.7 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
San Jacinto CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,559 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 262.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/19 | 11:53 PM | 4.4 | 42.7 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/18 | 7:16 PM | 4.4 | 60.4 km | 188,830 m | 3km SE of Jutiapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 5:19 PM | 4.2 | 61.9 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of Atescatempa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 10:18 PM | 4.9 | 68.2 km | 192,890 m | 5km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/18 | 5:15 PM | 3.9 | 77.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Panzos, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/18 | 3:43 PM | 4.1 | 55 km | 246,210 m | 11km SW of Monjas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/16 | 10:55 PM | 4.8 | 78.3 km | 195,820 m | 4km N of San Jose Acatempa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 4:46 AM | 4.2 | 70.9 km | 2,090 m | 5km SE of Jerez, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 1:05 PM | 4.6 | 62.1 km | 10,000 m | 0km NE of Candelaria de La Frontera, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/15 | 7:52 AM | 4.4 | 65.5 km | 169,000 m | 4km NW of El Adelanto, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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