Gracias
City in Honduras
Gracias is a small Honduran town/municipality that was founded in 1536, and is the capital of Lempira Department.
It has a population of approximately 50,000 people (12,000 in the urban center). It is found in the mountainous centre of western Honduras. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Gracias | 449.1 km² |
| Population | 47,457 |
| Male Population | 23,334 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 24,123 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +324.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +52.4% |
| Median Age | 19.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 18.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 19.7 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Gracias
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,190 | 21,472 | 31,146 | 47,457 |
| Population Density | 24.9 / km² | 47.8 / km² | 69.4 / km² | 105.7 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 52.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracias | +324.1% | +121% | +52.4% |
| Lempira Department | +167.3% | +68.1% | +30.9% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 19.1 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracias | 19.1 years | 18.4 years | 19.7 years |
| Lempira Department | 18.9 years | 18.5 years | 19.3 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Gracias Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,248 | 3,049 | 6,298 |
| 5-9 | 3,192 | 2,913 | 6,106 |
| 10-14 | 3,195 | 3,024 | 6,219 |
| 15-19 | 2,984 | 3,249 | 6,234 |
| 20-24 | 2,207 | 2,529 | 4,737 |
| 25-29 | 1,761 | 1,858 | 3,620 |
| 30-34 | 1,406 | 1,600 | 3,007 |
| 35-39 | 1,253 | 1,364 | 2,618 |
| 40-44 | 901 | 1,019 | 1,920 |
| 45-49 | 694 | 774 | 1,468 |
| 50-54 | 651 | 711 | 1,363 |
| 55-59 | 511 | 559 | 1,071 |
| 60-64 | 426 | 482 | 908 |
| 65-69 | 326 | 324 | 651 |
| 70-74 | 191 | 236 | 428 |
| 75-79 | 178 | 201 | 379 |
| 80-84 | 125 | 119 | 245 |
| 85 Plus | 86 | 110 | 196 |
Population Density
Population Density: 105.7 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracias | 47,457 | 449.1 km² | 105.7 / km² |
| Lempira Department | 310,704 | 4,286.2 km² | 72.5 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,233 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 3,537 | 9.4% | 304 |
| 1920 | 3,839 | 8.5% | 302 |
| 1930 | 4,745 | 23.6% | 906 |
| 1940 | 5,893 | 24.2% | 1,148 |
| 1950 | 7,389 | 25.4% | 1,496 |
| 1960 | 9,150 | 23.8% | 1,761 |
| 1970 | 10,985 | 20.1% | 1,835 |
| 1990 | 21,472 | 39.8% | 5,243 |
| 2000 | 31,146 | 45.1% | 9,674 |
| 2020 | 51,029 | 28% | 9,941 |
| 2030 | 56,756 | 11.2% | 5,727 |
| 2040 | 60,980 | 7.4% | 4,224 |
| 2050 | 63,556 | 4.2% | 2,576 |
| 2060 | 64,741 | 1.9% | 1,185 |
| 2070 | 64,802 | 0.1% | 61 |
| 2080 | 63,954 | -1.3% | -848 |
| 2090 | 62,433 | -2.4% | -1,521 |
| 2100 | 60,490 | -3.1% | -1,943 |
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 Neighborhoods in Gracias
Neighborhoods and Areas of Gracias
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracias, Honduras | 4.272 km² | 14,869 | 9,014 / mi² |
Other Cities in Lempira Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belén, Honduras | 198.8 km² | 7,021 | 91.5 / mi² |
| Candelaria, Honduras | 53.2 km² | 6,419 | 312.5 / mi² |
| Cololaca | 225.3 km² | 7,762 | 89.2 / mi² |
| Erandique | 296.7 km² | 14,883 | 129.9 / mi² |
| Gualcinse | 162.8 km² | 10,966 | 174.5 / mi² |
| Guarita | 180.3 km² | 7,275 | 104.5 / mi² |
| La Campa, Honduras | 108.3 km² | 6,557 | 156.8 / mi² |
| La Iguala | 349 km² | 24,804 | 184.1 / mi² |
| La Unión | 85.3 km² | 12,284 | 372.8 / mi² |
| La Virtud | 89 km² | 6,444 | 187.6 / mi² |
| Las Flores, Honduras | 80.8 km² | 9,269 | 297.3 / mi² |
| Lepaera | 310.3 km² | 35,511 | 296.4 / mi² |
| Mapulaca | 32.5 km² | 3,951 | 314.9 / mi² |
| Piraera | 178.4 km² | 13,194 | 191.5 / mi² |
| San Andrés, Lempira | 246.8 km² | 12,730 | 133.6 / mi² |
| San Francisco | 137.6 km² | 8,670 | 163.2 / mi² |
| San Juan Guarita | 43 km² | 2,146 | 129.4 / mi² |
| San Manuel Colohete | 182.9 km² | 13,516 | 191.4 / mi² |
| San Marcos de Caiquín | 96.6 km² | 5,442 | 145.9 / mi² |
| San Rafael Municipality | 101.5 km² | 12,992 | 331.6 / mi² |
| San Sebastian, Lempira | 222 km² | 10,173 | 118.7 / mi² |
| Santa Cruz, Honduras | 151.4 km² | 6,678 | 114.3 / mi² |
| Talgua | 82.9 km² | 9,905 | 309.5 / mi² |
| Tambla | 58.6 km² | 2,895 | 128.0 / mi² |
| Tomalá | 47.7 km² | 6,292 | 342.0 / mi² |
| Valladolid, Honduras | 78.3 km² | 3,223 | 106.6 / mi² |
| Virginia | 37.1 km² | 2,259 | 157.8 / mi² |
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