Gualcinse
Gualcince is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira.
It is one of the several municipalities of the Lempira department. It is located 78 km from Gracias city. It is necessary to pass by San Juan, Intibuca and through the municipalities of Santa Cruz and San Andrés. It has 2 accesses, which separate from the main road that leads to southern municipalities. The road is constantly being repaired. There are several sections of this roads that are narrow, so careful driving is advised, especially for buses and trucks. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Gualcinse | 162.8 km² |
| Population | 10,966 |
| Male Population | 5,441 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 5,525 (50.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +123.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +20.1% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 18.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 19.3 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Gualcinse
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,907 | 7,412 | 9,128 | 10,966 |
| Population Density | 30.1 / km² | 45.5 / km² | 56.1 / km² | 67.4 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualcinse | +123.5% | +47.9% | +20.1% |
| Lempira Department | +167.3% | +68.1% | +30.9% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualcinse | 18.9 years | 18.5 years | 19.3 years |
| Lempira Department | 18.9 years | 18.5 years | 19.3 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Gualcinse Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 717 | 739 | 1,457 |
| 5-9 | 697 | 697 | 1,394 |
| 10-14 | 838 | 777 | 1,616 |
| 15-19 | 667 | 646 | 1,314 |
| 20-24 | 493 | 506 | 999 |
| 25-29 | 319 | 372 | 692 |
| 30-34 | 282 | 309 | 592 |
| 35-39 | 272 | 322 | 595 |
| 40-44 | 263 | 237 | 500 |
| 45-49 | 183 | 206 | 390 |
| 50-54 | 195 | 192 | 387 |
| 55-59 | 132 | 139 | 271 |
| 60-64 | 115 | 113 | 229 |
| 65-69 | 92 | 82 | 175 |
| 70-74 | 52 | 80 | 132 |
| 75-79 | 67 | 50 | 117 |
| 80-84 | 27 | 31 | 59 |
| 85 Plus | 29 | 27 | 56 |
Population Density
Population Density: 67.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gualcinse | 10,966 | 162.8 km² | 67.4 / km² |
| Lempira Department | 310,704 | 4,286.2 km² | 72.5 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 263 | n/a | n/a |
| 500 | 329 | 2.3% | 6 |
| 600 | 411 | 2.3% | 8 |
| 700 | 514 | 2.3% | 10 |
| 800 | 642 | 2.2% | 12 |
| 900 | 802 | 2.3% | 16 |
| 1000 | 1,003 | 2.3% | 20 |
| 1100 | 1,254 | 2.3% | 25 |
| 1200 | 1,567 | 2.3% | 31 |
| 1300 | 1,958 | 2.3% | 39 |
| 1400 | 2,448 | 2.3% | 49 |
| 1500 | 3,060 | 2.3% | 61 |
| 1600 | 875 | -11.8% | -218 |
| 1700 | 250 | -11.8% | -62 |
| 1800 | 377 | 4.2% | 12 |
| 1900 | 1,606 | 15.6% | 122 |
| 1910 | 1,730 | 7.7% | 124 |
| 1920 | 1,849 | 6.9% | 119 |
| 1930 | 2,248 | 21.6% | 399 |
| 1940 | 2,746 | 22.2% | 498 |
| 1950 | 3,386 | 23.3% | 640 |
| 1960 | 4,121 | 21.7% | 735 |
| 1970 | 4,862 | 18% | 741 |
| 1990 | 7,412 | 23.5% | 1,275 |
| 2000 | 9,128 | 23.2% | 1,716 |
| 2020 | 11,863 | 14% | 1,367 |
| 2030 | 13,302 | 12.1% | 1,439 |
| 2040 | 14,385 | 8.1% | 1,083 |
| 2050 | 15,069 | 4.8% | 684 |
| 2060 | 15,415 | 2.3% | 346 |
| 2070 | 15,485 | 0.5% | 70 |
| 2080 | 15,330 | -1% | -155 |
| 2090 | 15,008 | -2.1% | -322 |
| 2100 | 14,575 | -2.9% | -433 |
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.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 |
| Gracias | 449.1 km² | 47,457 | 273.7 / 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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