Guata Facts
| Area | 564.4 km² |
| Population | 12,971 |
| Male Population | 6,586 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 6,385 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +122.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.6% |
| Median Age | 17.8 years (Male: 17.3, Female: 18.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,887 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.08333, -86.38333 |
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Guata Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,824 | 8,327 | 9,860 | 11,231 | 12,971 | 13,829 | 14,813 |
| Population Density | 10.3 / km² | 14.8 / km² | 17.5 / km² | 19.9 / km² | 23 / km² | 24.5 / km² | 26.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGuata Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guata | +122.7% | +55.8% | +31.6% |
| Olancho Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guata Median Age
Median Age: 17.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guata | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
| Olancho Department | 19.6 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Guata Population Density
Population Density: 23 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guata | 12,971 | 564.4 km² | 23 / km² |
| Olancho Department | 503,614 | 24,047.9 km² | 20.9 / 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
Guata 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Guata
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
Guata Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,146 | $2,065 | $2,364 | $4,540 | $4,095 | $4,990 | $4,435 | $4,887 |
| Total GDP | $14.8M | $16.2M | $20.5M | $43.3M | $41.8M | $53.6M | $47.5M | $53.7M |
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
Guata CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guata | 16,645 tn | 1.28 tn | 29.5 tons/km² |
| Olancho Department | 645,492 tn | 1.28 tn | 26.8 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
Guata CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,645 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.4 | 82.2 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/13 | 8:29 AM | 4.1 | 98.8 km | 9,380 m | 1km SE of San Antonio, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/13 | 12:42 AM | 4.7 | 96.3 km | 26,900 m | 2km SE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:15 AM | 4.5 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:09 AM | 4.4 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:05 AM | 4.8 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:04 AM | 4.7 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/13 | 5:59 PM | 4.6 | 89.2 km | 15,500 m | 11km SSE of San Francisco, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/13 | 7:14 PM | 5.4 | 96.3 km | 3,500 m | 5km S of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/11 | 1:40 PM | 4.2 | 97.3 km | 8,300 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Guata
Guata is a municipality in the north west of the Honduran department of Olancho, west of Gualaco, north of Manto and east of Jano and Esquipulas del Norte.
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