Jocón Facts
| Area | 298.5 km² |
| Population | 10,603 |
| Male Population | 5,386 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 5,217 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +184.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.1% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 18.5, Female: 19.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,892 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.28333, -86.96667 |
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Jocón Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,726 | 5,857 | 7,357 | 9,212 | 10,603 | 11,271 | 12,029 |
| Population Density | 12.5 / km² | 19.6 / km² | 24.6 / km² | 30.9 / km² | 35.5 / km² | 37.8 / km² | 40.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridJocón Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 44.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocón | +184.6% | +81% | +44.1% |
| Yoro Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jocón Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocón | 18.9 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
| Yoro Department | 20.5 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.6 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Jocón Population Density
Population Density: 35.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocón | 10,603 | 298.5 km² | 35.5 / km² |
| Yoro Department | 551,079 | 7,792.8 km² | 70.7 / 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
Jocón Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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
Jocón Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,731 | $2,741 | $2,983 | $3,087 | $3,450 | $3,576 | $3,504 | $3,892 |
| Total GDP | $9.4M | $11.1M | $13.9M | $16.2M | $20.2M | $23.2M | $22.1M | $25.6M |
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
Jocón CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocón | 14,661 tn | 1.38 tn | 49.1 tons/km² |
| Yoro Department | 769,614 tn | 1.4 tn | 98.8 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
Jocón CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,661 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 49.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/19 | 9:02 AM | 3.8 | 92.8 km | 10,000 m | 16km NW of Tela, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.4 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/18 | 1:42 PM | 4 | 97.1 km | 10,000 m | 6km W of El Progreso, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/16 | 7:33 AM | 4 | 91 km | 14,330 m | 1km NNW of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/16 | 2:00 PM | 4 | 95.5 km | 18,950 m | 3km W of Jamalteca, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/16 | 8:54 AM | 4.3 | 87.6 km | 9,230 m | 6km N of La Libertad, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/13 | 10:13 AM | 4.3 | 47.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km WNW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/13 | 8:29 AM | 4.1 | 38.7 km | 9,380 m | 1km SE of San Antonio, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/13 | 6:59 PM | 4.6 | 65.7 km | 14,120 m | 11km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/13 | 4:16 PM | 4.3 | 51.2 km | 9,000 m | 10km E of Atenas de San Cristobal, Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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