Erandique Facts
| Area | 248.6 km² |
| Population | 17,566 |
| Male Population | 8,745 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,821 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +248.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.9% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 18.4, Female: 19.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,245 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.23333, -88.46667 |
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Erandique Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,040 | 8,419 | 11,057 | 14,883 | 17,566 | 18,960 | 20,538 |
| Population Density | 20.3 / km² | 33.9 / km² | 44.5 / km² | 59.9 / km² | 70.7 / km² | 76.3 / km² | 82.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridErandique Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 58.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erandique | +248.5% | +108.6% | +58.9% |
| Lempira Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Erandique Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erandique | 18.7 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
| Lempira Department | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Erandique Population Density
Population Density: 70.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erandique | 17,566 | 248.6 km² | 70.7 / km² |
| Lempira Department | 310,612 | 4,286 km² | 72.5 / 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
Erandique 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.
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
Erandique Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,487 | $1,631 | $1,879 | $2,574 | $2,776 | $3,259 | $2,895 | $3,245 |
| Total GDP | $12.9M | $16.4M | $22.3M | $35.6M | $43.7M | $56.9M | $50.3M | $58.2M |
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
Erandique CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erandique | 21,085 tn | 1.2 tn | 84.8 tons/km² |
| Lempira Department | 375,271 tn | 1.21 tn | 87.6 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
Erandique CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,085 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 84.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/19 | 11:53 PM | 4.4 | 78.7 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/19 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 62.9 km | 200,800 m | 14km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 75.8 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/17 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 20.4 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Erandique, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/16 | 4:42 AM | 5 | 61.9 km | 201,310 m | 8km ENE of San Martin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/15 | 7:05 AM | 4.5 | 62.5 km | 9,860 m | 13km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/15 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 79.1 km | 183,230 m | 8km WNW of Berlin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/15 | 11:40 AM | 4.6 | 78.6 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/14 | 4:07 PM | 4.5 | 62.4 km | 200,880 m | 6km ENE of San Sebastian, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/14 | 7:32 PM | 4.3 | 76.1 km | 221,410 m | 2km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Erandique
Erandique is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira. is one of the several municipalities of the Lempira department. One has to travel 65 km from the city of Gracias passing by San Juan (del Caite). A second road that leads to Erandiqu..
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