Nejapa Facts
| Area | 67.8 km² |
| Population | 31,461 |
| Male Population | 15,178 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 16,283 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.4% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 22.1, Female: 24.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,774 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio El Carvario, Barrio Concepcion |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.81472, -89.23139 |
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Nejapa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,906 | 23,726 | 28,253 | 32,037 | 31,461 | 31,292 | 31,201 |
| Population Density | 234.8 / km² | 350.2 / km² | 417 / km² | 472.9 / km² | 464.4 / km² | 461.9 / km² | 460.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNejapa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nejapa | +97.8% | +32.6% | +11.4% |
| San Salvador Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nejapa Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nejapa | 23.3 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| San Salvador Department | 25.8 yrs | 27.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Nejapa Population Density
Population Density: 464 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nejapa | 31,461 | 67.8 km² | 464 / km² |
| San Salvador Department | 1.6 million | 901.2 km² | 1,825 / 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
Nejapa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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 Nejapa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nejapa
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
Nejapa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,588 | $7,438 | $7,359 | $8,675 | $8,053 | $7,799 | $6,525 | $7,774 |
| Total GDP | $454.2M | $481.5M | $497.1M | $589.2M | $552.7M | $560.2M | $494.5M | $600.1M |
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
Nejapa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nejapa | 69,594 tn | 2.21 tn | 1,027.2 tons/km² |
| San Salvador Department | 3,651,962 tn | 2.22 tn | 4,052.2 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
Nejapa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,594 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,027.2 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 | 37.2 km | 90,380 m | 15km WNW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/18 | 1:02 AM | 4.3 | 23.6 km | 4,000 m | 7km ENE of Ilopango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.8 | 28.8 km | 118,800 m | 4km N of Armenia, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 6:19 PM | 4.2 | 12.8 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/17 | 4:03 PM | 4.4 | 7.6 km | 178,740 m | 3km S of Apopa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/17 | 3:51 PM | 3.3 | 15.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km E of Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 9.9 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Soyapango, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 6.3 km | 10,000 m | 1km N of Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 10:21 PM | 3.4 | 18.8 km | 5,500 m | 4km W of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:02 PM | 3.5 | 16.5 km | 6,390 m | 1km SE of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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