Categories in Gualaca
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gualaca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Churches | 6 |
Gualaca Facts
| Area | 188.9 km² |
| Population | 6,523 |
| Male Population | 3,381 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,142 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +79.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.4% |
| Median Age | 28.1 years (Male: 28.7, Female: 27.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,235 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.53006, -82.29959 |
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Gualaca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,630 | 4,626 | 5,202 | 6,164 | 6,523 | 6,449 | 6,370 |
| Population Density | 19.2 / km² | 24.5 / km² | 27.5 / km² | 32.6 / km² | 34.5 / km² | 34.1 / km² | 33.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGualaca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 25.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualaca | +79.7% | +41% | +25.4% |
| Chiriquí Province | — | — | — |
| Panama | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gualaca Median Age
Median Age: 28.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualaca | 28.1 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| Chiriquí Province | 27.9 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gualaca Population Density
Population Density: 34.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualaca | 6,523 | 188.9 km² | 34.5 / km² |
| Chiriquí Province | 469,873 | 6,612 km² | 71.1 / km² |
| Panama | 3.8 million | 75,430.4 km² | 50.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gualaca Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Gualaca Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,498 | $4,735 | $4,804 | $5,968 | $5,617 | $7,215 | $6,973 | $8,235 |
| Total GDP | $20.4M | $16.2M | $17.2M | $23.1M | $23.2M | $31.1M | $29.7M | $34.9M |
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
Gualaca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualaca | 27,597 tn | 4.23 tn | 146.1 tons/km² |
| Chiriquí Province | 1,973,338 tn | 4.2 tn | 298.4 tons/km² |
| Panama | 14,498,748 tn | 3.78 tn | 192.2 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
Gualaca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,597 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 146.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/19 | 12:24 PM | 4.4 | 54.8 km | 26,850 m | 1km SSE of Aserrio de Gariche, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/19 | 5:23 AM | 6.2 | 50.7 km | 33,800 m | 5km ESE of Aserrio de Gariche, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/18 | 7:47 PM | 3.4 | 45.5 km | 10,000 m | 9km ENE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/17 | 8:25 PM | 4.1 | 50.6 km | 17,920 m | 5km N of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 11:54 PM | 5.3 | 52.5 km | 10,000 m | 18km NE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/17 | 1:28 AM | 3 | 37.6 km | 20,290 m | 7km N of Boquete, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/16 | 2:55 AM | 4.2 | 54.2 km | 46,660 m | 26km S of Guarumal, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/15 | 10:36 AM | 4.4 | 49.7 km | 21,900 m | 4km NW of Divala, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/14 | 1:36 PM | 4.7 | 50.9 km | 37,360 m | 2km WSW of San Andres, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/14 | 1:37 PM | 4.8 | 51.4 km | 46,770 m | 3km WSW of Divala, Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gualaca
Gualaca is a corregimiento in Gualaca District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It is the seat of Gualaca District. It has a land area of 237.3 square kilometres (91.6 sq mi) and had a population of 5,605 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 23.6..
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