Categories in Camasca
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Camasca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 8 |
Camasca Facts
| Area | 56.0 km² |
| Population | 7,130 |
| Male Population | 3,436 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 3,694 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.8% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 20.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,562 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.00000, -88.38333 |
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Camasca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,612 | 5,814 | 6,323 | 6,076 | 7,130 | 7,666 | 8,341 |
| Population Density | 82.4 / km² | 103.8 / km² | 112.9 / km² | 108.5 / km² | 127.3 / km² | 136.9 / km² | 148.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCamasca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camasca | +54.6% | +22.6% | +12.8% |
| Intibucá Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Camasca Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camasca | 19.7 yrs | 20.9 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Intibucá Department | 19 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Camasca Population Density
Population Density: 127 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camasca | 7,130 | 56 km² | 127 / km² |
| Intibucá Department | 222,332 | 3,128 km² | 71.1 / 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
Camasca Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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
Camasca Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,663 | $1,774 | $1,915 | $2,536 | $2,633 | $3,072 | $3,011 | $3,562 |
| Total GDP | $7.4M | $9.2M | $11.6M | $17.6M | $20.4M | $25.6M | $25.1M | $30.5M |
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
Camasca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camasca | 8,781 tn | 1.23 tn | 156.8 tons/km² |
| Intibucá Department | 276,563 tn | 1.24 tn | 88.4 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
Camasca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,781 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 156.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 38.7 km | 200,800 m | 14km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/19 | 4:40 AM | 5 | 56.2 km | 191,850 m | 0km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 48.7 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 7:11 AM | 4.7 | 58.6 km | 196,120 m | 5km S of Jucuapa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/17 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 47.6 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Erandique, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/16 | 4:42 AM | 5 | 53.6 km | 201,310 m | 8km ENE of San Martin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/15 | 7:05 AM | 4.5 | 38.1 km | 9,860 m | 13km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/15 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 57 km | 183,230 m | 8km WNW of Berlin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/14 | 5:06 PM | 4.4 | 54.1 km | 194,490 m | 4km ENE of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/14 | 4:07 PM | 4.5 | 50.8 km | 200,880 m | 6km ENE of San Sebastian, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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