Categories in Quelepa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Quelepa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Churches | 8 |
Quelepa Facts
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Population | 3,871 |
| Male Population | 1,829 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,042 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -24.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.7% |
| Median Age | 23.4 years (Male: 20.9, Female: 25.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,900 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.51667, -88.23333 |
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Quelepa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,146 | 5,232 | 4,823 | 3,671 | 3,871 | 3,914 | 3,945 |
| Population Density | 394 / km² | 400.5 / km² | 369.2 / km² | 281 / km² | 296.3 / km² | 299.6 / km² | 302 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridQuelepa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quelepa | -24.8% | -26% | -19.7% |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Quelepa Median Age
Median Age: 23.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quelepa | 23.4 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | 22.5 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Quelepa Population Density
Population Density: 296 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quelepa | 3,871 | 13.1 km² | 296 / km² |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | 450,701 | 2,127.6 km² | 212 / 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
Quelepa 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.
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
Quelepa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,268 | $5,165 | $5,901 | $9,001 | $5,117 | $5,708 | $6,016 | $8,900 |
| Total GDP | $87M | $112.4M | $133.1M | $203.7M | $116.5M | $130.3M | $134.4M | $199.4M |
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
Quelepa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quelepa | 6,682 tn | 1.73 tn | 511.5 tons/km² |
| San Miguel Department (El Salvador) | 759,555 tn | 1.69 tn | 357 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
Quelepa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,682 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 511.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 32 km | 200,800 m | 14km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/19 | 4:40 AM | 5 | 12.8 km | 191,850 m | 0km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 9.3 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 7:11 AM | 4.7 | 17.9 km | 196,120 m | 5km S of Jucuapa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 11:07 PM | 4.7 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | 11km W of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 2:09 PM | 4.1 | 33.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:58 PM | 4.5 | 35.5 km | 10,000 m | 11km S of San Alejo, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 5:43 PM | 4.5 | 28.4 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Chirilagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.4 | 34.5 km | 10,000 m | 13km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 2:52 PM | 4.8 | 36 km | 10,000 m | 4km NW of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Quelepa
Quelepa is an important archaeological site located in eastern El Salvador. The site was founded around 400 BC, in the Late Preclassic period (500 BC - AD 250). The inhabitants constructed a platform from plaster and pumice and rebuilt it a number of..
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