Yupiltepeque Facts
| Area | 46.4 km² |
| Population | 17,428 |
| Male Population | 8,011 (46.0%) |
| Female Population | 9,417 (54.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +203.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.7% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,687 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.20000, -89.78333 |
| Postal Codes | 22006 |
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Yupiltepeque Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,745 | 8,976 | 11,801 | 16,775 | 17,428 | 18,481 | 19,230 |
| Population Density | 123.9 / km² | 193.6 / km² | 254.5 / km² | 361.7 / km² | 375.8 / km² | 398.5 / km² | 414.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridYupiltepeque Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 47.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yupiltepeque | +203.4% | +94.2% | +47.7% |
| Jutiapa Department | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Yupiltepeque Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yupiltepeque | 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)
Yupiltepeque Population Density
Population Density: 376 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yupiltepeque | 17,428 | 46.4 km² | 376 / 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
Yupiltepeque Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Yupiltepeque Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,338 | $1,697 | $1,634 | $1,754 | $1,803 | $2,384 | $2,642 | $2,687 |
| Total GDP | $31.9M | $44.6M | $46.6M | $55.3M | $61.6M | $89.4M | $105.8M | $111.1M |
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
Yupiltepeque CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yupiltepeque | 20,197 tn | 1.16 tn | 435.5 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
Yupiltepeque CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,197 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 435.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/18 | 2:22 PM | 3.6 | 31.8 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Atiquizaya, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/18 | 7:16 PM | 4.4 | 12.2 km | 188,830 m | 3km SE of Jutiapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 5:19 PM | 4.2 | 11.1 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of Atescatempa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 10:18 PM | 4.9 | 24.6 km | 192,890 m | 5km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/18 | 3:43 PM | 4.1 | 31.8 km | 246,210 m | 11km SW of Monjas, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/16 | 10:55 PM | 4.8 | 39 km | 195,820 m | 4km N of San Jose Acatempa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 4:46 AM | 4.2 | 17.2 km | 2,090 m | 5km SE of Jerez, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 1:05 PM | 4.6 | 17.3 km | 10,000 m | 0km NE of Candelaria de La Frontera, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/16 | 5:13 AM | 4.8 | 27.3 km | 139,100 m | 10km N of Tacuba, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/16 | 4:45 PM | 4.5 | 28.3 km | 130,720 m | 10km N of Tacuba, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Yupiltepeque
Yupiltepeque is a municipality in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala. Yupiltepeque is a small town with about 13,000 inhabitants. The area is surrounded by a forest.
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