Arcatao Facts
| Area | 22.1 km² |
| Population | 2,189 |
| Male Population | 1,098 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,091 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +56.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.8% |
| Median Age | 19.5 years (Male: 18.9, Female: 20.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,597 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.08333, -88.75000 |
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Arcatao Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,400 | 2,065 | 2,481 | 3,184 | 2,189 | 2,311 | 2,387 |
| Population Density | 63.3 / km² | 93.3 / km² | 112.1 / km² | 143.9 / km² | 98.9 / km² | 104.5 / km² | 107.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridArcatao Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcatao | +56.4% | +6% | -11.8% |
| Chalatenango Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arcatao Median Age
Median Age: 19.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcatao | 19.5 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| Chalatenango Department | 20.8 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Arcatao Population Density
Population Density: 98.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcatao | 2,189 | 22.1 km² | 98.9 / km² |
| Chalatenango Department | 214,608 | 1,986.1 km² | 108 / km² |
| El Salvador | 6.1 million | 20,749.8 km² | 295 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arcatao Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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
Arcatao Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,855 | $3,001 | $2,442 | $2,505 | $2,862 | $2,390 | $2,935 | $3,597 |
| Total GDP | $5.4M | $9.9M | $8.7M | $9.2M | $10.9M | $9.3M | $11.3M | $14.3M |
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
Arcatao CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcatao | 3,472 tn | 1.59 tn | 156.9 tons/km² |
| Chalatenango Department | 342,610 tn | 1.6 tn | 172.5 tons/km² |
| El Salvador | 10,116,208 tn | 1.65 tn | 487.5 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
Arcatao CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,472 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 156.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 54.3 km | 200,800 m | 14km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/18 | 1:02 AM | 4.3 | 51.1 km | 4,000 m | 7km ENE of Ilopango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 6:19 PM | 4.2 | 50.8 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 4:03 PM | 4.4 | 57.3 km | 178,740 m | 3km S of Apopa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/17 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 40.1 km | 10,000 m | 20km NNW of Erandique, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 56.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Soyapango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | 1km N of Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/16 | 4:42 AM | 5 | 32 km | 201,310 m | 8km ENE of San Martin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/15 | 7:05 AM | 4.5 | 54.5 km | 9,860 m | 13km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/15 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 63.1 km | 183,230 m | 8km WNW of Berlin, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Arcatao
Arcatao is a very small town in the Department of Chalatenango, El Salvador.
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