Tectitán Facts
| Area | 170.4 km² |
| Population | 8,033 |
| Male Population | 3,647 (45.4%) |
| Female Population | 4,386 (54.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +47.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.5% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,315 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.33333, -92.03333 |
| Postal Codes | 13021 |
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Tectitán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,444 | 6,695 | 7,401 | 8,166 | 8,033 | 8,564 | 9,199 |
| Population Density | 32 / km² | 39.3 / km² | 43.4 / km² | 47.9 / km² | 47.1 / km² | 50.3 / km² | 54 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTectitán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tectitán | +47.6% | +20% | +8.5% |
| Huehuetenango Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tectitán Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tectitán | 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)
Tectitán Population Density
Population Density: 47.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tectitán | 8,033 | 170.4 km² | 47.1 / 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
Tectitán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Tectitán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $968 | $1,053 | $1,684 | $2,838 | $2,154 | $2,219 | $2,136 | $2,315 |
| Total GDP | $2.6M | $3.2M | $5.6M | $10.1M | $7.9M | $8.1M | $8M | $8.9M |
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
Tectitán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tectitán | 7,924 tn | 0.99 tn | 46.5 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
Tectitán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,924 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 46.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 11:48 AM | 4.3 | 34 km | 203,980 m | 1km WNW of Colotenango, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/19 | 10:05 AM | 4.6 | 21.9 km | 197,840 m | 15km NNE of Motozintla de Mendoza, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 1:53 PM | 4.5 | 30.2 km | 195,410 m | 5km SW of San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/18 | 10:30 PM | 4.6 | 9 km | 208,930 m | 6km WNW of Cuilco, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 11:10 AM | 4.2 | 29.1 km | 171,430 m | 3km NE of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/17 | 5:51 AM | 4.1 | 21.1 km | 175,220 m | 11km NNE of Motozintla de Mendoza, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/17 | 10:27 AM | 4.6 | 23.4 km | 190,730 m | 4km WNW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/16 | 9:40 AM | 4 | 31.6 km | 191,280 m | 12km NNW of Motozintla de Mendoza, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/16 | 12:30 AM | 4.4 | 20.7 km | 161,810 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 7:41 AM | 4.3 | 26.4 km | 184,260 m | 6km SSW of Concepcion Tutuapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tectitán
Tectitán is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. It is situated at 2,200m above sea level. It contains 9436 people. It covers a terrain of 74km2.
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