Yamabal Facts
| Area | 36.1 km² |
| Population | 4,804 |
| Male Population | 2,259 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,545 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +89.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Median Age | 19.6 years (Male: 17.9, Female: 21.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,995 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.66667, -88.16667 |
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Yamabal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,538 | 3,666 | 4,310 | 4,631 | 4,804 | 4,822 | 4,821 |
| Population Density | 70.4 / km² | 101.7 / km² | 119.5 / km² | 128.4 / km² | 133.2 / km² | 133.7 / km² | 133.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridYamabal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamabal | +89.3% | +31% | +11.5% |
| Morazán Department | — | — | — |
| El Salvador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Yamabal Median Age
Median Age: 19.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamabal | 19.6 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
| Morazán Department | 20.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| El Salvador | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Yamabal Population Density
Population Density: 133 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamabal | 4,804 | 36.1 km² | 133 / km² |
| Morazán Department | 183,981 | 1,321.5 km² | 139 / 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
Yamabal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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
Yamabal Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,965 | $3,765 | $6,039 | $6,225 | $4,489 | $5,181 | $5,115 | $4,995 |
| Total GDP | $58.8M | $81.4M | $131M | $131.3M | $87.7M | $98.1M | $96.8M | $98M |
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
Yamabal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamabal | 7,304 tn | 1.52 tn | 202.5 tons/km² |
| Morazán Department | 279,510 tn | 1.52 tn | 211.5 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
Yamabal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,304 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 202.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 34.6 km | 200,800 m | 14km WSW of Sesori, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/19 | 4:40 AM | 5 | 27.5 km | 191,850 m | 0km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/18 | 10:26 AM | 4.4 | 18.3 km | 186,110 m | 5km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 7:11 AM | 4.7 | 32.6 km | 196,120 m | 5km S of Jucuapa, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/18 | 7:35 PM | 4.3 | 50 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 11:07 PM | 4.7 | 45.5 km | 10,000 m | 11km W of Conchagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 2:09 PM | 4.1 | 44.8 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:58 PM | 4.5 | 43 km | 10,000 m | 11km S of San Alejo, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 5:43 PM | 4.5 | 40.1 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Chirilagua, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.4 | 44 km | 10,000 m | 13km NNE of Intipuca, El Salvador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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