El Sauce Facts
| Area | 90.9 km² |
| Population | 5,528 |
| Male Population | 2,520 (45.6%) |
| Female Population | 3,008 (54.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -47.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -31.7% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 20.5, Female: 25.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,122 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.66889, -87.80056 |
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El Sauce Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,550 | 9,481 | 8,095 | 5,467 | 5,528 | 5,312 | 5,149 |
| Population Density | 116 / km² | 104.3 / km² | 89 / km² | 60.1 / km² | 60.8 / km² | 58.4 / km² | 56.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Sauce Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 31.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sauce | -47.6% | -41.7% | -31.7% |
| La Unión Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Sauce Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sauce | 23.6 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 20.5 yrs |
| La Unión Department | 21.2 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Sauce Population Density
Population Density: 60.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sauce | 5,528 | 90.9 km² | 60.8 / km² |
| La Unión Department | 224,688 | 1,980.3 km² | 114 / 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
El Sauce 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
El Sauce Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,912 | $3,089 | $7,038 | $6,875 | $7,592 | $6,777 | $7,321 | $8,122 |
| Total GDP | $122M | $134.4M | $305.5M | $290.1M | $325.4M | $268.3M | $265.5M | $288.8M |
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
El Sauce CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sauce | 8,587 tn | 1.55 tn | 94.4 tons/km² |
| La Unión Department | 344,367 tn | 1.53 tn | 173.9 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
El Sauce CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,587 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 94.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/19 | 12:08 AM | 4.7 | 52.8 km | 192,610 m | 12km SW of Amapala, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 55.5 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/18 | 3:35 PM | 4.7 | 49 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 2:19 PM | 4.7 | 41.1 km | 175,910 m | 8km W of Amapala, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/18 | 7:35 PM | 4.3 | 50 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 11:07 PM | 4.7 | 44.2 km | 10,000 m | 11km W of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 2:09 PM | 4.1 | 49.6 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:58 PM | 4.5 | 41.3 km | 10,000 m | 11km S of San Alejo, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 5:43 PM | 4.5 | 48.5 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Chirilagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.4 | 45.8 km | 10,000 m | 13km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Sauce
El Sauce is a municipality in the La Unión department of El Salvador.
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