El Rosario, Comayagua
Honduras
El Rosario, Comayagua
El Rosario is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua.
The municipality consists of a main town (Casco Urbano) with approximately 7,000 residents, and a large number of aldeas or villages, which bring the municipality's entire population to 17,000. The town is located one hour by car from the department of Comayagua and two and a half hours from Tegucigalpa. Principal economic activities include farming, construction, and factory work. The main town contais one kindergarten, an elementary school, and one middle high school, where students may study for diplomas in liberal arts or to become conters. There is a health center staffed by a doctor and two nurses. El Rosario has a mine and was founded in 1530 by the Spaniards. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of El Rosario, Comayagua | 297.8 km² |
| Population | 28,856 |
| Male Population | 14,445 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 14,411 (49.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +260.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +45.1% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 18.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 19 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of El Rosario, Comayagua
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,009 | 14,432 | 19,891 | 28,856 |
| Population Density | 26.9 / km² | 48.5 / km² | 66.8 / km² | 96.9 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rosario, Comayagua | +260.3% | +99.9% | +45.1% |
| Comayagua Department | +262.7% | +101.9% | +45.8% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rosario, Comayagua | 18.7 years | 18.4 years | 19 years |
| Comayagua Department | 20 years | 19.2 years | 20.8 years |
Population By Age and Gender
El Rosario, Comayagua Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,969 | 1,893 | 3,862 |
| 5-9 | 1,939 | 1,907 | 3,847 |
| 10-14 | 2,078 | 1,996 | 4,074 |
| 15-19 | 1,812 | 1,753 | 3,566 |
| 20-24 | 1,234 | 1,277 | 2,511 |
| 25-29 | 902 | 1,031 | 1,934 |
| 30-34 | 843 | 932 | 1,775 |
| 35-39 | 724 | 786 | 1,510 |
| 40-44 | 614 | 635 | 1,249 |
| 45-49 | 510 | 485 | 996 |
| 50-54 | 476 | 437 | 914 |
| 55-59 | 330 | 314 | 645 |
| 60-64 | 315 | 305 | 620 |
| 65-69 | 219 | 225 | 445 |
| 70-74 | 186 | 170 | 357 |
| 75-79 | 148 | 127 | 275 |
| 80-84 | 92 | 85 | 177 |
| 85 Plus | 55 | 53 | 109 |
Population Density
Population Density: 96.9 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rosario, Comayagua | 28,856 | 297.8 km² | 96.9 / km² |
| Comayagua Department | 485,912 | 5,071.9 km² | 95.8 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,296 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 1,427 | 10.1% | 131 |
| 1920 | 1,841 | 29% | 414 |
| 1930 | 2,426 | 31.8% | 585 |
| 1940 | 3,113 | 28.3% | 687 |
| 1950 | 4,307 | 38.4% | 1,194 |
| 1960 | 6,099 | 41.6% | 1,792 |
| 1970 | 6,341 | 4% | 242 |
| 1990 | 14,432 | 50.9% | 4,045 |
| 2000 | 19,891 | 37.8% | 5,459 |
| 2020 | 31,268 | 25.4% | 5,688 |
| 2030 | 35,396 | 13.2% | 4,128 |
| 2040 | 38,752 | 9.5% | 3,356 |
| 2050 | 41,174 | 6.2% | 2,422 |
| 2060 | 42,742 | 3.8% | 1,568 |
| 2070 | 43,569 | 1.9% | 827 |
| 2080 | 43,752 | 0.4% | 183 |
| 2090 | 43,424 | -0.7% | -328 |
| 2100 | 42,729 | -1.6% | -695 |
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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.Other Cities in Comayagua Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajuterique | 61.7 km² | 11,146 | 468.2 / mi² |
| Comayagua, Honduras | 834.9 km² | 144,265 | 447.5 / mi² |
| Esquías | 389.4 km² | 20,336 | 135.2 / mi² |
| Humuya | 54.2 km² | 1,290 | 61.6 / mi² |
| La Libertad, Comayagua | 319.5 km² | 25,773 | 208.9 / mi² |
| La Trinidad | 85.4 km² | 4,265 | 129.3 / mi² |
| Lamaní | 307.3 km² | 6,867 | 57.9 / mi² |
| Las Lajas, Honduras | 95.2 km² | 14,659 | 399.0 / mi² |
| Lejamaní | 22.5 km² | 5,394 | 619.9 / mi² |
| Meámbar | 409.6 km² | 12,040 | 76.1 / mi² |
| Minas de Oro | 392.8 km² | 12,469 | 82.2 / mi² |
| Ojos de Agua, Honduras | 172.3 km² | 9,665 | 145.3 / mi² |
| San Jerónimo, Comayagua | 227.8 km² | 20,754 | 235.9 / mi² |
| San José de Comayagua | 78.9 km² | 7,388 | 242.5 / mi² |
| San José del Potrero | 198.6 km² | 6,214 | 81.1 / mi² |
| San Luis | 123.1 km² | 10,916 | 229.7 / mi² |
| San Sebastian, Honduras | 44.4 km² | 1,997 | 116.5 / mi² |
| Siguatepeque, Honduras | 392.1 km² | 94,768 | 625.9 / mi² |
| Taulabé | 222 km² | 23,543 | 274.7 / mi² |
| Villa de San Antonio | 342.4 km² | 23,317 | 176.4 / mi² |
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