Protección Facts
| Area | 130.0 km² |
| Population | 18,011 |
| Male Population | 9,140 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 8,871 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +143.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.9% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 17.5, Female: 18.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,639 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.03333, -88.65000 |
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Protección Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,390 | 10,889 | 13,250 | 15,518 | 18,011 | 19,316 | 20,695 |
| Population Density | 56.8 / km² | 83.8 / km² | 101.9 / km² | 119.4 / km² | 138.5 / km² | 148.6 / km² | 159.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridProtección Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 35.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protección | +143.7% | +65.4% | +35.9% |
| Santa Bárbara Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Protección Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protección | 17.9 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
| Santa Bárbara Department | 21.1 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 20.7 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Protección Population Density
Population Density: 139 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protección | 18,011 | 130 km² | 139 / km² |
| Santa Bárbara Department | 407,938 | 5,048.9 km² | 80.8 / 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
Protección 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
Protección Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,588 | $2,901 | $3,037 | $3,803 | $3,297 | $3,330 | $4,827 | $5,639 |
| Total GDP | $30.9M | $39.4M | $46.5M | $65.5M | $62.6M | $68.9M | $101.2M | $122.1M |
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
Protección CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protección | 23,254 tn | 1.29 tn | 178.9 tons/km² |
| Santa Bárbara Department | 529,582 tn | 1.3 tn | 104.9 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
Protección CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,254 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 178.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/19 | 11:53 PM | 4.4 | 76 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/18 | 1:42 PM | 4 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | 6km W of El Progreso, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/18 | 10:19 AM | 4.2 | 41.3 km | 10,000 m | 19km SSW of Morales, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/17 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 71.4 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Erandique, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/16 | 6:37 AM | 4.4 | 64.8 km | 10,000 m | 13km WSW of Potrerillos, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/15 | 11:40 AM | 4.6 | 76.1 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/15 | 3:01 PM | 4 | 82.1 km | 1,100 m | 6km N of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/14 | 12:23 AM | 4.1 | 8.4 km | 9,710 m | 3km N of El Corozal, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/14 | 10:40 PM | 4.1 | 69.6 km | 180,310 m | 8km ESE of Sensenti, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/13 | 4:24 AM | 4.2 | 61.3 km | 10,800 m | 7km SE of La Encarnacion, Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Protección
Protección (Spanish pronunciation: [pɾotekˈsjon]) is a municipality in the Honduran department of Santa Bárbara.
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