Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jayaque
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15 |
Jayaque Facts
| Area | 29.2 km² |
| Population | 12,531 |
| Male Population | 6,116 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 6,415 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +22.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.9% |
| Median Age | 22.7 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 23.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,655 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Residencial Cumbres de La Esmeralda |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.67333, -89.43972 |
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Jayaque Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,205 | 11,547 | 11,941 | 11,057 | 12,531 | 13,312 | 13,941 |
| Population Density | 349.6 / km² | 395.6 / km² | 409.1 / km² | 378.8 / km² | 429.3 / km² | 456.1 / km² | 477.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridJayaque Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayaque | +22.8% | +8.5% | +4.9% |
| La Libertad Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jayaque Median Age
Median Age: 22.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayaque | 22.7 yrs | 23.7 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| La Libertad Department | 23.8 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Jayaque Population Density
Population Density: 429 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayaque | 12,531 | 29.2 km² | 429 / km² |
| La Libertad Department | 755,450 | 1,652.3 km² | 457 / 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
Jayaque Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jayaque
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jayaque
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
Jayaque Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,938 | $6,959 | $8,868 | $10,904 | $9,164 | $9,209 | $9,363 | $10,655 |
| Total GDP | $217.2M | $285M | $395.6M | $516.7M | $459.9M | $490.3M | $526.7M | $611.6M |
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
Jayaque CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayaque | 24,577 tn | 1.96 tn | 842 tons/km² |
| La Libertad Department | 1,473,007 tn | 1.95 tn | 891.5 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
Jayaque CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,577 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 842 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | Medium (5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/19 | 10:00 PM | 4 | 13.2 km | 90,380 m | 15km WNW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 11:54 AM | 4.2 | 29.6 km | 76,690 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.8 | 14 km | 118,800 m | 4km N of Armenia, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 4:03 PM | 4.4 | 30.7 km | 178,740 m | 3km S of Apopa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/17 | 9:47 AM | 4.2 | 29.1 km | 78,180 m | 18km WSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/17 | 3:51 PM | 3.3 | 24.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km E of Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 32.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Soyapango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 27 km | 10,000 m | 1km N of Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 10:21 PM | 3.4 | 12.6 km | 5,500 m | 4km W of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:02 PM | 3.5 | 18.4 km | 6,390 m | 1km SE of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Jayaque
Jayaque is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador. According to the 2007 census, Jayaque has a population of 11,058. It covers an area of approximately 18.5 square miles (48 km2) and has an altitude of 3,215 feet (980 m) at its h..
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