| Area of Copan Ruinas | 361.9 km² |
| Population | 38,951 |
| Male Population | 19,320 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 19,631 (50.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +163% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +24% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years old |
| Male Median Age | 18.1 years old |
| Female Median Age | 19.1 years old |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Copan Ruinas Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,811 | 23,841 | 31,416 | 38,951 |
| Population Density | 40.9 / km² | 65.9 / km² | 86.8 / km² | 107.6 / km² |
Copán Ruinas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copan Ruinas | +163% | +63.4% | +24% |
| Copán | +168.2% | +68.8% | +31.1% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Copan Ruinas Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copan Ruinas | 18.6 years | 18.1 years | 19.1 years |
| Copán | 20 years | 19.2 years | 20.7 years |
Copan Ruinas Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,730 | 2,706 | 5,437 |
| 5-9 | 2,603 | 2,546 | 5,149 |
| 10-14 | 2,844 | 2,647 | 5,492 |
| 15-19 | 2,365 | 2,348 | 4,713 |
| 20-24 | 1,762 | 1,939 | 3,701 |
| 25-29 | 1,328 | 1,450 | 2,779 |
| 30-34 | 1,125 | 1,250 | 2,376 |
| 35-39 | 992 | 1,082 | 2,075 |
| 40-44 | 787 | 841 | 1,628 |
| 45-49 | 620 | 680 | 1,300 |
| 50-54 | 559 | 582 | 1,141 |
| 55-59 | 454 | 447 | 902 |
| 60-64 | 386 | 397 | 783 |
| 65-69 | 253 | 290 | 543 |
| 70-74 | 211 | 167 | 379 |
| 75-79 | 152 | 125 | 278 |
| 80-84 | 83 | 63 | 146 |
| 85 Plus | 67 | 72 | 139 |
Copan Ruinas Population Density
Population Density: 107.6 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copan Ruinas | 38,951 | 361.9 km² | 107.6 / km² |
| Copán | 364,725 | 3,245 km² | 112.4 / km² |
Copan Ruinas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 1,013 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 3,947 | 14.6% | 293 |
| 1910 | 4,222 | 7% | 275 |
| 1920 | 5,320 | 26% | 1,098 |
| 1930 | 6,844 | 28.6% | 1,524 |
| 1940 | 8,407 | 22.8% | 1,563 |
| 1950 | 10,534 | 25.3% | 2,127 |
| 1960 | 13,602 | 29.1% | 3,068 |
| 1970 | 13,149 | -3.3% | -453 |
| 1990 | 23,841 | 34.7% | 5,346 |
| 2000 | 31,416 | 31.8% | 7,575 |
| 2020 | 42,633 | 16.5% | 5,608 |
| 2030 | 49,089 | 15.1% | 6,456 |
| 2040 | 54,395 | 10.8% | 5,306 |
| 2050 | 58,400 | 7.4% | 4,005 |
| 2060 | 61,128 | 4.7% | 2,728 |
| 2070 | 62,855 | 2.8% | 1,727 |
| 2080 | 63,633 | 1.2% | 778 |
| 2090 | 63,563 | -0.1% | -70 |
| 2100 | 62,831 | -1.2% | -732 |
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.Copan Ruinas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copan Ruinas | 49,664 t | 1.28 t | 137.2 t/km² |
| Copán | 466,738 t | 1.28 t | 143.8 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | High (7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Top places in Copan Ruinas
Places in Copan Ruinas
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copan Ruinas | 2.375 km² | 6,603 | 2,780 / km² |
Other places in Copán
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabanas | 128 km² | 13,671 | 106.8 / km² |
| Concepcion | 73 km² | 7,378 | 101.0 / km² |
| Corquín | 138.7 km² | 15,806 | 114.0 / km² |
| Cucuyagua | 136.1 km² | 15,722 | 115.5 / km² |
| Dolores | 47.6 km² | 6,140 | 129.0 / km² |
| Dulce Nombre | 28.4 km² | 5,470 | 192.9 / km² |
| El Paraiso | 259.1 km² | 18,930 | 73.1 / km² |
| Florida | 344.3 km² | 27,475 | 79.8 / km² |
| La Jigua | 112.9 km² | 8,308 | 73.6 / km² |
| La Union | 218.2 km² | 15,785 | 72.3 / km² |
| Nueva Arcadia | 147.6 km² | 39,763 | 269.4 / km² |
| San Agustín | 69.5 km² | 5,529 | 79.6 / km² |
| San Antonio | 118.6 km² | 9,020 | 76.0 / km² |
| San Jerónimo | 70.4 km² | 4,906 | 69.7 / km² |
| San José | 52 km² | 6,424 | 123.5 / km² |
| San Juan de Opoa | 75.2 km² | 9,112 | 121.2 / km² |
| San Nicolás | 75.1 km² | 7,290 | 97.1 / km² |
| San Pedro de Copan | 60.1 km² | 8,398 | 139.7 / km² |
| Santa Rita | 314 km² | 28,774 | 91.6 / km² |
| Santa Rosa de Copán | 306.2 km² | 61,818 | 201.9 / km² |
| Trinidad de Copán | 74.4 km² | 6,964 | 93.6 / km² |
| Veracruz | 33.7 km² | 3,103 | 91.9 / km² |
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