Masahuat Facts
| Area | 43.4 km² |
| Population | 3,279 |
| Male Population | 1,598 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,681 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -25.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.9% |
| Median Age | 19.4 years (Male: 18.3, Female: 20.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,738 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.18333, -89.43333 |
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Masahuat Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,396 | 4,374 | 3,994 | 2,942 | 3,279 | 3,345 | 3,429 |
| Population Density | 101.3 / km² | 100.8 / km² | 92.1 / km² | 67.8 / km² | 75.6 / km² | 77.1 / km² | 79.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMasahuat Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masahuat | -25.4% | -25% | -17.9% |
| Santa Ana Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Masahuat Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masahuat | 19.4 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Santa Ana Department | 24.4 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Masahuat Population Density
Population Density: 75.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masahuat | 3,279 | 43.4 km² | 75.6 / km² |
| Santa Ana Department | 555,847 | 2,036.3 km² | 273 / 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
Masahuat Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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
Masahuat Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,264 | $5,283 | $6,319 | $6,855 | $5,552 | $6,732 | $6,012 | $6,738 |
| Total GDP | $24.8M | $31.4M | $37.6M | $42.3M | $36.8M | $48.5M | $45.5M | $53M |
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
Masahuat CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masahuat | 5,630 tn | 1.72 tn | 129.8 tons/km² |
| Santa Ana Department | 963,699 tn | 1.73 tn | 473.3 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
Masahuat CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,630 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.72 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 129.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/19 | 11:53 PM | 4.4 | 50.4 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/18 | 2:22 PM | 3.6 | 42.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km SSE of Atiquizaya, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/18 | 7:16 PM | 4.4 | 48.7 km | 188,830 m | 3km SE of Jutiapa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 5:19 PM | 4.2 | 29 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of Atescatempa, Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.8 | 44.4 km | 118,800 m | 4km N of Armenia, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 6:19 PM | 4.2 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 4:03 PM | 4.4 | 53.2 km | 178,740 m | 3km S of Apopa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Soyapango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 52.6 km | 10,000 m | 1km N of Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 10:21 PM | 3.4 | 58 km | 5,500 m | 4km W of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Masahuat
Masahuat is a municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. is a small town in the State of Santa Ana. El Salvador's main river, Lempa runs near it. Lempa's current is very strong during the monsoon(winter season to the locals they only h..
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