Chirilagua Facts
| Area | 200.6 km² |
| Population | 19,638 |
| Male Population | 9,287 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 10,351 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -5.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.0% |
| Median Age | 20.2 years (Male: 18.9, Female: 21.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,714 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.22028, -88.13861 |
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Chirilagua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,825 | 22,645 | 22,070 | 18,303 | 19,638 | 19,808 | 19,920 |
| Population Density | 103.8 / km² | 112.9 / km² | 110 / km² | 91.3 / km² | 97.9 / km² | 98.8 / km² | 99.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChirilagua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirilagua | -5.7% | -13.3% | -11% |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chirilagua Median Age
Median Age: 20.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirilagua | 20.2 yrs | 21.8 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | 22.5 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chirilagua Population Density
Population Density: 97.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirilagua | 19,638 | 200.6 km² | 97.9 / km² |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | 450,701 | 2,127.6 km² | 212 / 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
Chirilagua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Chirilagua
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
Chirilagua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,904 | $5,683 | $9,120 | $10,446 | $7,358 | $8,337 | $8,867 | $7,714 |
| Total GDP | $97.8M | $112.1M | $172.7M | $191.3M | $131.6M | $150.7M | $159.5M | $140.5M |
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
Chirilagua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirilagua | 33,047 tn | 1.68 tn | 164.8 tons/km² |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | 759,555 tn | 1.69 tn | 357 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
Chirilagua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,047 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 164.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/19 | 2:54 PM | 4.2 | 31.9 km | 110,720 m | 28km S of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/18 | 9:58 PM | 4.3 | 18 km | 151,430 m | 8km SE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/18 | 7:35 PM | 4.3 | 17.5 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 11:07 PM | 4.7 | 20.7 km | 10,000 m | 11km W of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 2:09 PM | 4.1 | 13.3 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 7:02 PM | 5.4 | 15.4 km | 10,000 m | 10km S of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:58 PM | 4.5 | 22.4 km | 10,000 m | 11km S of San Alejo, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 5:43 PM | 4.5 | 13.2 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Chirilagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.4 | 17.7 km | 10,000 m | 13km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 2:52 PM | 4.8 | 5.8 km | 10,000 m | 4km NW of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chirilagua
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