Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in San Alejo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 22 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 |
San Alejo Facts
| Area | 202.7 km² |
| Population | 15,678 |
| Male Population | 7,238 (46.2%) |
| Female Population | 8,440 (53.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -40.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.7% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 19.4, Female: 23.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,496 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Guadalupe, Barrio El Calvario, Barrio Gaspar, Barrio La Cruz |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.43139, -87.96306 |
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San Alejo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,297 | 24,458 | 21,396 | 14,965 | 15,678 | 15,106 | 14,609 |
| Population Density | 129.7 / km² | 120.7 / km² | 105.6 / km² | 73.8 / km² | 77.4 / km² | 74.5 / km² | 72.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSan Alejo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 26.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Alejo | -40.4% | -35.9% | -26.7% |
| La Unión Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
San Alejo Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Alejo | 21.7 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 19.4 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)
San Alejo Population Density
Population Density: 77.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Alejo | 15,678 | 202.7 km² | 77.4 / 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
San Alejo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Neighborhoods in San Alejo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in San Alejo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for San Alejo
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
San Alejo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,566 | $1,871 | $3,435 | $2,695 | $3,722 | $4,205 | $4,600 | $5,496 |
| Total GDP | $27.5M | $31M | $51.3M | $36.1M | $45.1M | $48.4M | $49.9M | $59M |
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
San Alejo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Alejo | 24,376 tn | 1.55 tn | 120.3 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
San Alejo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,376 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 120.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/19 | 12:08 AM | 4.7 | 36.9 km | 192,610 m | 12km SW of Amapala, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/18 | 3:35 PM | 4.7 | 26.8 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/18 | 10:12 AM | 4.3 | 36.2 km | 24,560 m | 20km S of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 2:19 PM | 4.7 | 29.2 km | 175,910 m | 8km W of Amapala, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/18 | 9:58 PM | 4.3 | 32.2 km | 151,430 m | 8km SE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/18 | 7:35 PM | 4.3 | 19.8 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 11:07 PM | 4.7 | 14 km | 10,000 m | 11km W of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 2:09 PM | 4.1 | 18.1 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 7:02 PM | 5.4 | 37.8 km | 10,000 m | 10km S of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:58 PM | 4.5 | 11 km | 10,000 m | 11km S of San Alejo, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
San Alejo
San Alejo is a municipality in the La Unión department of El Salvador.
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