Polorós Facts
| Area | 92.3 km² |
| Population | 9,963 |
| Male Population | 4,455 (44.7%) |
| Female Population | 5,508 (55.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.1% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 21.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,150 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.81028, -87.81917 |
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Polorós Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,047 | 9,944 | 10,497 | 9,746 | 9,963 | 9,703 | 9,444 |
| Population Density | 87.2 / km² | 107.8 / km² | 113.8 / km² | 105.6 / km² | 108 / km² | 105.2 / km² | 102.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPolorós Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polorós | +23.8% | +0.2% | -5.1% |
| La Unión Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Polorós Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polorós | 18.9 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 16.5 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)
Polorós Population Density
Population Density: 108 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polorós | 9,963 | 92.3 km² | 108 / 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
Polorós Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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
Polorós Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,133 | $2,545 | $4,687 | $4,691 | $4,281 | $4,599 | $4,035 | $4,150 |
| Total GDP | $49.7M | $57.3M | $89.9M | $94.1M | $78.2M | $81M | $66.3M | $68.4M |
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
Polorós CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polorós | 15,227 tn | 1.53 tn | 165.1 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
Polorós CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,227 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 165.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/19 | 12:08 AM | 4.7 | 68.5 km | 192,610 m | 12km SW of Amapala, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/19 | 4:40 AM | 5 | 67.2 km | 191,850 m | 0km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 58.8 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/18 | 3:35 PM | 4.7 | 64.6 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 2:19 PM | 4.7 | 56.9 km | 175,910 m | 8km W of Amapala, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/18 | 7:35 PM | 4.3 | 64.1 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 11:07 PM | 4.7 | 58.2 km | 10,000 m | 11km W of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 2:09 PM | 4.1 | 62.8 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:58 PM | 4.5 | 55.3 km | 10,000 m | 11km S of San Alejo, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 5:43 PM | 4.5 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Chirilagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Polorós
Polorós is a municipality in the La Unión department of El Salvador. Columbian Lenca was a settlement. For 1577 he was given as a people of confession to the friars of the convent of Franciscans San Andres Nacaome. As the people of the parish of Go..
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