Cortés Department
Department of Honduras
Cortés is one of the 18 departments into which Honduras is divided. The department covers a total surface area of 3,954 km² and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 1,612,762 people, making it the most populous department in Honduras. The Merendón Mountains rise in western Cortés, but the department is mostly a tropical lowland, the Sula Valley, crossed by the Ulúa and Chamelecon rivers. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Cortés Department | 4,002.6 km² |
| Population | 1.5 million |
| Male Population | 730,490 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 789,749 (51.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +183.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +33% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 21.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 22.9 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Cortés Department
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 535,857 | 878,277 | 1,142,901 | 1,520,236 |
| Population Density | 133.9 / km² | 219.4 / km² | 285.5 / km² | 379.8 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 33% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortés Department | +183.7% | +73.1% | +33% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
Cortés Department Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 87,646 | 84,598 | 172,245 |
| 5-9 | 87,179 | 82,874 | 170,054 |
| 10-14 | 85,807 | 84,676 | 170,483 |
| 15-19 | 82,486 | 90,606 | 173,093 |
| 20-24 | 75,545 | 89,923 | 165,469 |
| 25-29 | 62,383 | 75,264 | 137,647 |
| 30-34 | 53,623 | 63,339 | 116,963 |
| 35-39 | 44,905 | 52,465 | 97,370 |
| 40-44 | 36,840 | 39,970 | 76,810 |
| 45-49 | 27,849 | 30,364 | 58,213 |
| 50-54 | 24,581 | 26,683 | 51,264 |
| 55-59 | 16,679 | 18,146 | 34,825 |
| 60-64 | 14,711 | 16,247 | 30,959 |
| 65-69 | 10,149 | 11,730 | 21,880 |
| 70-74 | 8,124 | 8,801 | 16,925 |
| 75-79 | 5,854 | 6,184 | 12,039 |
| 80-84 | 3,436 | 4,152 | 7,588 |
| 85 Plus | 2,692 | 3,728 | 6,420 |
Population Density
Population Density: 379.8 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortés Department | 1.5 million | 4,002.6 km² | 379.8 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 35,571 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 38,317 | 7.7% | 2,746 |
| 1920 | 58,045 | 51.5% | 19,728 |
| 1930 | 93,942 | 61.8% | 35,897 |
| 1940 | 140,507 | 49.6% | 46,565 |
| 1950 | 218,083 | 55.2% | 77,576 |
| 1960 | 337,759 | 54.9% | 119,676 |
| 1970 | 359,272 | 6.4% | 21,513 |
| 1990 | 878,277 | 56.4% | 259,502 |
| 2000 | 1,142,901 | 30.1% | 264,624 |
| 2020 | 1,638,691 | 19.7% | 247,895 |
| 2030 | 1,854,390 | 13.2% | 215,699 |
| 2040 | 2,041,097 | 10.1% | 186,707 |
| 2050 | 2,188,821 | 7.2% | 147,724 |
| 2060 | 2,297,889 | 5% | 109,068 |
| 2070 | 2,371,071 | 3.2% | 73,182 |
| 2080 | 2,411,331 | 1.7% | 40,260 |
| 2090 | 2,423,699 | 0.5% | 12,368 |
| 2100 | 2,414,456 | -0.4% | -9,243 |
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 Cortés Department
Cities in Cortés Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choloma, Honduras | 460.3 km² | 222,410 | 1,251 / mi² |
| La Lima | 106 km² | 49,250 | 1,203 / mi² |
| Omoa | 396.3 km² | 42,235 | 276.0 / mi² |
| Pimienta, Honduras | 55.5 km² | 18,094 | 844.9 / mi² |
| Potrerillos | 99.5 km² | 23,746 | 618.2 / mi² |
| Puerto Cortés | 388.8 km² | 115,007 | 766.1 / mi² |
| San Antonio de Cortés | 221.2 km² | 20,067 | 235.0 / mi² |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 99.1 km² | 22,422 | 585.9 / mi² |
| San Manuel | 140.6 km² | 52,871 | 974.2 / mi² |
| San Pedro Sula | 869.4 km² | 723,554 | 2,155 / mi² |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa | 815.6 km² | 79,684 | 253.0 / mi² |
| Villanueva | 350.5 km² | 150,899 | 1,115 / 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 |
| Copán Department | 3,245 km² | 364,725 | 291.1 / 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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