Ajuterique Facts
| Area | 51.7 km² |
| Population | 12,885 |
| Male Population | 6,248 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 6,637 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +196.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.4% |
| Median Age | 22.3 years (Male: 21.3, Female: 23.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,255 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.38333, -87.70000 |
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Ajuterique Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,348 | 6,898 | 8,804 | 11,146 | 12,885 | 14,310 | 15,910 |
| Population Density | 84.1 / km² | 133.5 / km² | 170.3 / km² | 215.6 / km² | 249.3 / km² | 276.9 / km² | 307.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAjuterique Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 46.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajuterique | +196.3% | +86.8% | +46.4% |
| Comayagua Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ajuterique Median Age
Median Age: 22.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajuterique | 22.3 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 21.3 yrs |
| Comayagua Department | 19.9 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ajuterique Population Density
Population Density: 249 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajuterique | 12,885 | 51.7 km² | 249 / km² |
| Comayagua Department | 487,366 | 5,135.2 km² | 94.9 / km² |
| Honduras | 8 million | 112,208 km² | 71.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ajuterique Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Ajuterique Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,685 | $3,596 | $3,487 | $5,192 | $5,093 | $5,806 | $6,049 | $6,255 |
| Total GDP | $13.1M | $15.4M | $17.9M | $32.3M | $37.8M | $50.8M | $59M | $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
Ajuterique CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajuterique | 18,637 tn | 1.45 tn | 360.6 tons/km² |
| Comayagua Department | 680,399 tn | 1.4 tn | 132.5 tons/km² |
| Honduras | 10,597,427 tn | 1.33 tn | 94.4 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
Ajuterique CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,637 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 360.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17/17 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 92.7 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Erandique, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/16 | 7:33 AM | 4 | 43 km | 14,330 m | 1km NNW of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/16 | 2:00 PM | 4 | 36 km | 18,950 m | 3km W of Jamalteca, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/16 | 8:54 AM | 4.3 | 47.8 km | 9,230 m | 6km N of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/13 | 6:59 PM | 4.6 | 88.2 km | 14,120 m | 11km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/12 | 4:16 PM | 4.5 | 47.8 km | 26,300 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/12 | 10:30 AM | 4.4 | 52.7 km | 25,400 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/11 | 10:26 PM | 4.5 | 97.2 km | 37,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/10 | 1:40 PM | 4.4 | 84.9 km | 28,100 m | El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/07 | 5:59 PM | 5.3 | 79.5 km | 32,800 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ajuterique
Ajuterique is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua
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