La Iguala
La Iguala is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira.
La Iguala is one of the oldest municipalities of the Lempira department. The municipality capital is also known as "La Iguala Centro". The access to this town is quite a challenge. Both ways will be briefly described here. The first one is to take the road to the other municipalities of San Rafael and La Unión, going up and down mountains for 30 km and through several communities. At "El Matazano" community is the detour for "La Iguala Centro" after 15 km. This second part of the journey from "El Matazano" is rough due to the conditions of the road. The alternate way takes 30 minutes but it is only recommended for 4 wheel drive vehicles, on the road the Belén at 12 km is located the deviations at "Los Siles" community. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of La Iguala | 349 km² |
| Population | 24,804 |
| Male Population | 12,736 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 12,068 (48.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +309.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +51.9% |
| Median Age | 17.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 17.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 17.8 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of La Iguala
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,058 | 11,564 | 16,324 | 24,804 |
| Population Density | 17.4 / km² | 33.1 / km² | 46.8 / km² | 71.1 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 51.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Iguala | +309.4% | +114.5% | +51.9% |
| Lempira Department | +167.3% | +68.1% | +30.9% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 17.6 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Iguala | 17.6 years | 17.5 years | 17.8 years |
| Lempira Department | 18.9 years | 18.5 years | 19.3 years |
Population By Age and Gender
La Iguala Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,912 | 1,807 | 3,719 |
| 5-9 | 1,774 | 1,727 | 3,501 |
| 10-14 | 1,920 | 1,707 | 3,628 |
| 15-19 | 1,520 | 1,442 | 2,962 |
| 20-24 | 1,148 | 1,120 | 2,269 |
| 25-29 | 911 | 851 | 1,762 |
| 30-34 | 749 | 748 | 1,497 |
| 35-39 | 669 | 634 | 1,304 |
| 40-44 | 474 | 445 | 919 |
| 45-49 | 377 | 373 | 750 |
| 50-54 | 337 | 304 | 641 |
| 55-59 | 265 | 252 | 517 |
| 60-64 | 219 | 209 | 428 |
| 65-69 | 172 | 165 | 338 |
| 70-74 | 111 | 111 | 223 |
| 75-79 | 105 | 75 | 180 |
| 80-84 | 35 | 57 | 93 |
| 85 Plus | 39 | 43 | 82 |
Population Density
Population Density: 71.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Iguala | 24,804 | 349 km² | 71.1 / km² |
| Lempira Department | 310,704 | 4,286.2 km² | 72.5 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 512 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 2,019 | 14.7% | 150 |
| 1910 | 2,166 | 7.3% | 147 |
| 1920 | 2,307 | 6.5% | 141 |
| 1930 | 2,797 | 21.2% | 490 |
| 1940 | 3,408 | 21.8% | 611 |
| 1950 | 4,193 | 23% | 785 |
| 1960 | 5,095 | 21.5% | 902 |
| 1970 | 6,004 | 17.8% | 909 |
| 1990 | 11,564 | 38.8% | 2,780 |
| 2000 | 16,324 | 41.2% | 4,760 |
| 2020 | 26,854 | 28.3% | 5,265 |
| 2030 | 30,161 | 12.3% | 3,307 |
| 2040 | 32,660 | 8.3% | 2,499 |
| 2050 | 34,251 | 4.9% | 1,591 |
| 2060 | 35,067 | 2.4% | 816 |
| 2070 | 35,247 | 0.5% | 180 |
| 2080 | 34,908 | -1% | -339 |
| 2090 | 34,180 | -2.1% | -728 |
| 2100 | 33,203 | -2.9% | -977 |
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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 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 |
| 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 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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