| Area of Colón | 8,277.8 km² |
| Population | 296,346 |
| Male Population | 145,100 (49%) |
| Female Population | 151,246 (51%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +142.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +26.9% |
| Median Age | 19.5 years old |
| Male Median Age | 18.8 years old |
| Female Median Age | 20.1 years old |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Colón is one of the 18 departments into which Honduras is divided. It was created in 1881. Source: Wikipedia
Colón Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,332 | 186,007 | 233,453 | 296,346 |
| Population Density | 14.8 / km² | 22.5 / km² | 28.2 / km² | 35.8 / km² |
Colón Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colón | +142.2% | +59.3% | +26.9% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Colón Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 19,453 | 19,073 | 38,527 |
| 5-9 | 18,952 | 17,969 | 36,921 |
| 10-14 | 19,706 | 19,156 | 38,862 |
| 15-19 | 18,875 | 19,179 | 38,055 |
| 20-24 | 13,768 | 15,396 | 29,164 |
| 25-29 | 9,881 | 11,774 | 21,655 |
| 30-34 | 8,293 | 9,560 | 17,853 |
| 35-39 | 6,803 | 8,153 | 14,956 |
| 40-44 | 6,155 | 6,692 | 12,847 |
| 45-49 | 4,758 | 5,332 | 10,090 |
| 50-54 | 4,664 | 4,891 | 9,556 |
| 55-59 | 3,528 | 3,699 | 7,227 |
| 60-64 | 3,234 | 3,301 | 6,536 |
| 65-69 | 2,276 | 2,267 | 4,543 |
| 70-74 | 1,827 | 1,793 | 3,620 |
| 75-79 | 1,368 | 1,398 | 2,766 |
| 80-84 | 840 | 865 | 1,706 |
| 85 Plus | 720 | 750 | 1,470 |
Colón Population Density
Population Density: 35.8 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colón | 296,346 | 8,277.8 km² | 35.8 / km² |
Colón Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 18,068 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 19,468 | 7.7% | 1,400 |
| 1920 | 27,342 | 40.4% | 7,874 |
| 1930 | 55,370 | 102.5% | 28,028 |
| 1940 | 51,948 | -6.2% | -3,422 |
| 1950 | 66,700 | 28.4% | 14,752 |
| 1960 | 78,591 | 17.8% | 11,891 |
| 1970 | 80,985 | 3% | 2,394 |
| 1990 | 186,007 | 51.6% | 52,511 |
| 2000 | 233,453 | 25.5% | 47,446 |
| 2020 | 320,340 | 17.1% | 43,443 |
| 2030 | 359,927 | 12.4% | 39,587 |
| 2040 | 390,614 | 8.5% | 30,687 |
| 2050 | 411,151 | 5.3% | 20,537 |
| 2060 | 422,770 | 2.8% | 11,619 |
| 2070 | 426,940 | 1% | 4,170 |
| 2080 | 424,931 | -0.5% | -2,009 |
| 2090 | 418,151 | -1.6% | -6,780 |
| 2100 | 408,204 | -2.4% | -9,947 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.Colón CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colón | 390,986 t | 1.32 t | 47.2 t/km² |
Colón Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data
Average Temp
28.4°C
83.2°F
Average High
31.7°C
89.1°F
Average Low
25.1°C
77.2°F
Record High Temperature
35.6°C
96.1°F
Record Low Temperature
22.2°C
72.0°F
Average Precipitation
76.3 mm
3.0 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
9.0 days
1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
2. Lawrimore, Jay H.; Ray, Ron; Applequist, Scott; Korzeniewski, Bryant; Menne, Matthew J. (2016): Global Summary of the Month (GSOM), Version 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JJ5. Accessed Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:07:33 GMT.
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | High (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Drought | Medium (2.1) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Top places in Colón
Places in Colón
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balfate | 332.9 km² | 11,381 | 34.2 / km² |
| Bonito Oriental | 509.6 km² | 27,118 | 53.2 / km² |
| Iriona | 3,858.9 km² | 17,594 | 4.56 / km² |
| Limoncito | 615.2 km² | 13,502 | 21.9 / km² |
| Sabá | 371.1 km² | 29,179 | 78.6 / km² |
| Santa Fe | 208.8 km² | 4,842 | 23.2 / km² |
| Santa Rosa de Aguán | 134.9 km² | 4,584 | 34.0 / km² |
| Sonaguera | 403 km² | 41,257 | 102.4 / km² |
| Tocoa | 888.3 km² | 89,333 | 100.6 / km² |
| Trujillo | 955.2 km² | 57,562 | 60.3 / km² |
Other places in Honduras
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlántida | 4,379.2 km² | 420,819 | 96.1 / km² |
| Bay Islands | 231.5 km² | 55,524 | 239.8 / km² |
| Choluteca | 4,389.7 km² | 412,511 | 94.0 / km² |
| Comayagua | 5,071.9 km² | 485,912 | 95.8 / km² |
| Copán | 3,245 km² | 364,725 | 112.4 / km² |
| Cortés | 4,002.6 km² | 1.5 million | 379.8 / km² |
| El Paraíso | 7,363.4 km² | 429,792 | 58.4 / km² |
| Francisco Morazán | 8,594.1 km² | 1.5 million | 170.9 / km² |
| Gracias a Dios | 17,055.7 km² | 82,474 | 4.84 / km² |
| Intibucá | 3,128.1 km² | 222,210 | 71.0 / km² |
| La Paz | 2,588.8 km² | 191,270 | 73.9 / km² |
| Lempira | 4,286.2 km² | 310,704 | 72.5 / km² |
| Ocotepeque | 1,636.5 km² | 139,632 | 85.3 / km² |
| Olancho | 24,044.9 km² | 504,437 | 21.0 / km² |
| Santa Bárbara | 5,016.8 km² | 407,712 | 81.3 / km² |
| Valle | 1,618.8 km² | 165,438 | 102.2 / km² |
| Yoro | 7,794.7 km² | 550,276 | 70.6 / km² |
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