| Area of Copán Department | 3,245 km² |
| Population | 364,725 |
| Male Population | 180,552 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 184,171 (50.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +168.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +31.1% |
| Median Age | 20 years |
| Male Median Age | 19.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 20.7 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Copán Department
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,011 | 216,034 | 278,178 | 364,725 |
| Population Density | 41.9 / km² | 66.6 / km² | 85.7 / km² | 112.4 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 31.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copán Department | +168.2% | +68.8% | +31.1% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
Copán Department Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 23,547 | 22,329 | 45,877 |
| 5-9 | 22,513 | 21,843 | 44,357 |
| 10-14 | 25,193 | 23,508 | 48,701 |
| 15-19 | 22,434 | 21,922 | 44,356 |
| 20-24 | 17,097 | 18,261 | 35,359 |
| 25-29 | 12,601 | 14,090 | 26,691 |
| 30-34 | 11,014 | 12,207 | 23,221 |
| 35-39 | 9,605 | 10,597 | 20,203 |
| 40-44 | 7,640 | 8,353 | 15,993 |
| 45-49 | 6,099 | 6,724 | 12,824 |
| 50-54 | 5,717 | 6,102 | 11,819 |
| 55-59 | 4,368 | 4,705 | 9,074 |
| 60-64 | 4,044 | 4,283 | 8,328 |
| 65-69 | 2,825 | 3,146 | 5,971 |
| 70-74 | 2,189 | 2,307 | 4,496 |
| 75-79 | 1,704 | 1,703 | 3,407 |
| 80-84 | 1,065 | 1,088 | 2,154 |
| 85 Plus | 897 | 1,004 | 1,901 |
Population Density
Population Density: 112.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copán Department | 364,725 | 3,245 km² | 112.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 8,084 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 33,900 | 15.4% | 2,581 |
| 1910 | 36,560 | 7.8% | 2,660 |
| 1920 | 46,441 | 27% | 9,881 |
| 1930 | 60,231 | 29.7% | 13,790 |
| 1940 | 74,629 | 23.9% | 14,398 |
| 1950 | 94,337 | 26.4% | 19,708 |
| 1960 | 122,972 | 30.4% | 28,635 |
| 1970 | 120,209 | -2.2% | -2,763 |
| 1990 | 216,034 | 34.1% | 47,912 |
| 2000 | 278,178 | 28.8% | 62,144 |
| 2020 | 395,443 | 19.2% | 58,632 |
| 2030 | 446,846 | 13% | 51,403 |
| 2040 | 487,310 | 9.1% | 40,464 |
| 2050 | 515,270 | 5.7% | 27,960 |
| 2060 | 532,007 | 3.2% | 16,737 |
| 2070 | 539,454 | 1.4% | 7,447 |
| 2080 | 538,942 | -0.1% | -512 |
| 2090 | 532,156 | -1.3% | -6,786 |
| 2100 | 520,953 | -2.1% | -11,203 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Copán Department
Cities in Copán Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabañas, Honduras | 128 km² | 13,671 | 276.7 / mi² |
| Concepción (Copán) | 73 km² | 7,378 | 261.7 / mi² |
| Copan Ruinas, Honduras | 361.9 km² | 38,951 | 278.7 / mi² |
| Corquín | 138.7 km² | 15,806 | 295.2 / mi² |
| Cucuyagua | 136.1 km² | 15,722 | 299.2 / mi² |
| Dolores | 47.6 km² | 6,140 | 334.1 / mi² |
| Dulce Nombre | 28.4 km² | 5,470 | 499.7 / mi² |
| El Paraiso, Honduras | 259.1 km² | 18,930 | 189.2 / mi² |
| Florida | 344.3 km² | 27,475 | 206.7 / mi² |
| La Jigua | 112.9 km² | 8,308 | 190.6 / mi² |
| La Union, Honduras | 218.2 km² | 15,785 | 187.3 / mi² |
| Nueva Arcadia, Honduras | 147.6 km² | 39,763 | 697.8 / mi² |
| San Agustín, Copán | 69.5 km² | 5,529 | 206.1 / mi² |
| San Antonio, Honduras | 118.6 km² | 9,020 | 196.9 / mi² |
| San Jerónimo, Copán | 70.4 km² | 4,906 | 180.6 / mi² |
| San José, Copán | 52 km² | 6,424 | 319.8 / mi² |
| San Juan de Opoa | 75.2 km² | 9,112 | 313.9 / mi² |
| San Nicolas, Honduras | 75.1 km² | 7,290 | 251.4 / mi² |
| San Pedro de Copán | 60.1 km² | 8,398 | 361.8 / mi² |
| Santa Rita, Honduras | 314 km² | 28,774 | 237.3 / mi² |
| Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras | 306.2 km² | 61,818 | 522.8 / mi² |
| Trinidad de Copán | 74.4 km² | 6,964 | 242.5 / mi² |
| Veracruz | 33.7 km² | 3,103 | 238.1 / mi² |
Other Departments in Honduras
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlántida Department | 4,379.2 km² | 420,819 | 248.9 / mi² |
| Bay Islands Department | 231.5 km² | 55,524 | 621.1 / mi² |
| Choluteca Department | 4,389.7 km² | 412,511 | 243.4 / mi² |
| Colón | 8,277.8 km² | 296,346 | 92.7 / mi² |
| Comayagua Department | 5,071.9 km² | 485,912 | 248.1 / mi² |
| Cortés Department | 4,002.6 km² | 1.5 million | 983.7 / mi² |
| El Paraíso Department | 7,363.4 km² | 429,792 | 151.2 / mi² |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 8,594.1 km² | 1.5 million | 442.6 / mi² |
| Gracias a Dios Department | 17,055.7 km² | 82,474 | 12.5 / mi² |
| Intibuca, Honduras | 3,128.1 km² | 222,210 | 184.0 / mi² |
| La Paz, Honduras | 2,588.8 km² | 191,270 | 191.4 / mi² |
| Lempira Department | 4,286.2 km² | 310,704 | 187.7 / mi² |
| Ocotepeque Department | 1,636.5 km² | 139,632 | 221.0 / mi² |
| Olancho Department | 24,044.9 km² | 504,437 | 54.3 / mi² |
| Santa Bárbara, Honduras | 5,016.8 km² | 407,712 | 210.5 / mi² |
| Valle Department | 1,618.8 km² | 165,438 | 264.7 / mi² |
| Yoro Department | 7,794.7 km² | 550,276 | 182.8 / mi² |
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