Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Teotepeque
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 7 |
Teotepeque Facts
| Area | 96.9 km² |
| Population | 13,842 |
| Male Population | 6,827 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,015 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +39.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.6% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 18, Female: 19.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,718 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.58528, -89.51833 |
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Teotepeque Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,920 | 12,166 | 12,742 | 11,626 | 13,842 | 14,648 | 15,470 |
| Population Density | 102.4 / km² | 125.6 / km² | 131.5 / km² | 120 / km² | 142.9 / km² | 151.2 / km² | 159.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTeotepeque Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | +39.5% | +13.8% | +8.6% |
| La Libertad Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Teotepeque Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | 18.6 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 18 yrs |
| La Libertad Department | 23.8 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Teotepeque Population Density
Population Density: 143 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | 13,842 | 96.9 km² | 143 / km² |
| La Libertad Department | 755,450 | 1,652.3 km² | 457 / 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
Teotepeque Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Teotepeque Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,227 | $6,863 | $8,368 | $9,321 | $7,248 | $7,535 | $6,855 | $7,718 |
| Total GDP | $95M | $94.8M | $117.5M | $129.1M | $100.1M | $112.2M | $118.4M | $137.7M |
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
Teotepeque CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teotepeque | 26,060 tn | 1.88 tn | 269 tons/km² |
| La Libertad Department | 1,473,007 tn | 1.95 tn | 891.5 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
Teotepeque CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 26,060 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 269 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
| Volcano | High (10) |
* 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 | 8.3 km | 90,380 m | 15km WNW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/19 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 25.2 km | 57,550 m | 19km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 11:54 AM | 4.2 | 25.4 km | 76,690 m | 8km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/18 | 8:25 AM | 4.4 | 25.9 km | 84,940 m | 24km SW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.8 | 22.5 km | 118,800 m | 4km N of Armenia, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/17 | 9:47 AM | 4.2 | 19.7 km | 78,180 m | 18km WSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 10:21 PM | 3.4 | 23.1 km | 5,500 m | 4km W of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:02 PM | 3.5 | 28.5 km | 6,390 m | 1km SE of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 2:13 AM | 3.6 | 22.1 km | 6,910 m | 6km SW of Santa Tecla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/16 | 8:19 AM | 4.1 | 20.5 km | 60,250 m | 19km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Teotepeque
Teotepeque is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador. Its geographical coordinates are 13° 35' 7" North, 89° 31' 6" West. The name Teotepeque comes from the Nahuat word for "Mountain of God." Agustín Farabundo Martí Rodríguez, fo..
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