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Categories in Izalco

Auto Machine ShopCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairFarmingHandicraftClothing storesCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterEvangelical ChurchReligionReligious DestinationReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSoup KitchenElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterScenic SpotTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCake ShopCoffee ShopFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopInternet cafesMexican restaurantsPizzaRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionDentistsMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salons
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Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Izalco

Industry DescriptionNumber of Establishments
Churches86
Restaurants66
Grocery stores and supermarkets33
Education26
Shopping23
Religion21
Car repair20
Cafes16
Clothing stores15
Stadiums and arenas14

Izalco Facts

Area149.1 km²
Population86,410
Male Population41,830 (48.4%)
Female Population44,580 (51.6%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)+150.7%
Population change (2000 to 2020)+27.5%
Median Age22.2 years (Male: 21, Female: 23.4)
GDP per capita (PPP)$7,881 (2022)
Local Time
TimezoneCentral Standard Time
Lat & Lng13.74472, -89.67306

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Izalco Population

Years 1975 to 2030

Data197519902000201520202025*2030*
Population34,47354,22067,79080,11886,41089,91893,533
Population Density231.3 / km²363.7 / km²454.8 / km²537.5 / km²579.7 / km²603.2 / km²627.5 / km²
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Izalco Population change from 2000 to 2020

Increase of 27.5% from year 2000 to 2020

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Izalco+150.7%+59.4%+27.5%
Sonsonate Department———
El Salvador———
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Izalco Median Age

Median Age: 22.2 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Izalco22.2 yrs23.4 yrs21 yrs
Sonsonate Department22.2 yrs23.4 yrs20.9 yrs
El Salvador23.3 yrs24.9 yrs21.5 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Izalco Population Density

Population Density: 580 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Izalco86,410149.1 km²580 / km²
Sonsonate Department481,9251,246.5 km²387 / km²
El Salvador6.1 million20,749.8 km²295 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Izalco Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 0 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [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.

Area Codes

Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Izalco

Price Distribution

Business distribution by price for Izalco

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

Izalco Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)

Data19901995200020052010201520202022
GDP per capita$3,875$5,116$5,663$4,738$5,572$7,116$6,899$7,881
Total GDP$4.1M$5.8M$6.9M$6.6M$9.4M$13.8M$15.7M$19M
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

Izalco CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Izalco145,363 tn1.68 tn975.2 tons/km²
Sonsonate Department803,669 tn1.67 tn644.7 tons/km²
El Salvador10,116,208 tn1.65 tn487.5 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
Izalco CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)145,363 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita1.68 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)975.2 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
FloodHigh (9)
EarthquakeHigh (8)
LandslideHigh (9)
VolcanoHigh (10)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
5/25/1910:00 PM432.1 km90,380 m15km WNW of La Libertad, El Salvadorusgs.gov
4/14/193:32 AM4.336.7 km102,290 m15km S of San Francisco Menendez, El Salvadorusgs.gov
2/21/198:52 AM4.132.3 km57,550 m19km SE of Acajutla, El Salvadorusgs.gov
12/28/1812:49 AM4.335.5 km76,500 m12km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvadorusgs.gov
11/9/182:22 PM3.620 km10,000 m7km SSE of Atiquizaya, El Salvadorusgs.gov
1/12/1810:11 PM4.819.7 km118,800 m4km N of Armenia, El Salvadorusgs.gov
8/31/164:46 AM4.235.2 km2,090 m5km SE of Jerez, Guatemalausgs.gov
8/14/165:13 AM4.838.3 km139,100 m10km N of Tacuba, El Salvadorusgs.gov
7/23/168:19 AM4.127.9 km60,250 m19km SE of Acajutla, El Salvadorusgs.gov
6/15/169:06 AM424.3 km77,260 m4km SE of Acajutla, El Salvadorusgs.gov
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Izalco

Izalco (in Nawat: Itzalku) is a municipality in the Sonsonate department of El Salvador. Volcan Izalco is an icon of the country of El Salvador, a very young Volcano on the flank of Santa Ana volcano. From when it was born in 1770 until 1966, it was ..

Izalco Wikipedia Page
Sonsonate, El Salvador
Sonsonate, El Salvador
Pop. 59,4686.2 km
Acajutla
Acajutla
Pop. 22,76323.7 km
Concepción de Ataco
Concepción de Ataco
Pop. 7,79723.5 km

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