| Area of La Jigua | 112.9 km² |
| Population | 8,308 |
| Male Population | 4,069 (49%) |
| Female Population | 4,239 (51%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +96.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +17.4% |
| Median Age | 19 years old |
| Male Median Age | 18.4 years old |
| Female Median Age | 19.5 years old |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
La Jigua Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,225 | 6,081 | 7,074 | 8,308 |
| Population Density | 37.4 / km² | 53.9 / km² | 62.7 / km² | 73.6 / km² |
La Jigua Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jigua | +96.6% | +36.6% | +17.4% |
| Copán | +168.2% | +68.8% | +31.1% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
La Jigua Median Age
Median Age: 19 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jigua | 19 years | 18.4 years | 19.5 years |
| Copán | 20 years | 19.2 years | 20.7 years |
La Jigua Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 509 | 510 | 1,019 |
| 5-9 | 532 | 502 | 1,034 |
| 10-14 | 592 | 607 | 1,200 |
| 15-19 | 590 | 556 | 1,146 |
| 20-24 | 343 | 407 | 751 |
| 25-29 | 230 | 262 | 492 |
| 30-34 | 205 | 265 | 471 |
| 35-39 | 190 | 225 | 415 |
| 40-44 | 171 | 167 | 338 |
| 45-49 | 156 | 152 | 309 |
| 50-54 | 130 | 146 | 276 |
| 55-59 | 102 | 120 | 223 |
| 60-64 | 91 | 93 | 185 |
| 65-69 | 69 | 70 | 140 |
| 70-74 | 60 | 61 | 121 |
| 75-79 | 43 | 40 | 84 |
| 80-84 | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| 85 Plus | 24 | 26 | 51 |
La Jigua Population Density
Population Density: 73.6 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jigua | 8,308 | 112.9 km² | 73.6 / km² |
| Copán | 364,725 | 3,245 km² | 112.4 / km² |
La Jigua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 851 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 946 | 11.2% | 95 |
| 1920 | 1,238 | 30.9% | 292 |
| 1930 | 1,654 | 33.6% | 416 |
| 1940 | 2,109 | 27.5% | 455 |
| 1950 | 2,741 | 30% | 632 |
| 1960 | 3,670 | 33.9% | 929 |
| 1970 | 3,677 | 0.2% | 7 |
| 1990 | 6,081 | 28.6% | 1,202 |
| 2000 | 7,074 | 16.3% | 993 |
| 2020 | 9,000 | 12.8% | 963 |
| 2030 | 10,144 | 12.7% | 1,144 |
| 2040 | 11,036 | 8.8% | 892 |
| 2050 | 11,638 | 5.5% | 602 |
| 2060 | 11,985 | 3% | 347 |
| 2070 | 12,118 | 1.1% | 133 |
| 2080 | 12,071 | -0.4% | -47 |
| 2090 | 11,887 | -1.5% | -184 |
| 2100 | 11,610 | -2.3% | -277 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.La Jigua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jigua | 10,699 t | 1.29 t | 94.8 t/km² |
| Copán | 466,738 t | 1.28 t | 143.8 t/km² |
La Jigua Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data (1979 to 1993)
Average Precipitation
127.3 mm
5.0 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
11.7 days
1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
2. Lawrimore, Jay H.; Ray, Ron; Applequist, Scott; Korzeniewski, Bryant; Menne, Matthew J. (2016): Global Summary of the Month (GSOM), Version 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JJ5. Accessed Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:07:33 GMT.
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | Medium (6) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Other places in Copán
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabanas | 128 km² | 13,671 | 106.8 / km² |
| Concepcion | 73 km² | 7,378 | 101.0 / km² |
| Copán Ruinas | 361.9 km² | 38,951 | 107.6 / km² |
| Corquín | 138.7 km² | 15,806 | 114.0 / km² |
| Cucuyagua | 136.1 km² | 15,722 | 115.5 / km² |
| Dolores | 47.6 km² | 6,140 | 129.0 / km² |
| Dulce Nombre | 28.4 km² | 5,470 | 192.9 / km² |
| El Paraiso | 259.1 km² | 18,930 | 73.1 / km² |
| Florida | 344.3 km² | 27,475 | 79.8 / km² |
| La Union | 218.2 km² | 15,785 | 72.3 / km² |
| Nueva Arcadia | 147.6 km² | 39,763 | 269.4 / km² |
| San Agustín | 69.5 km² | 5,529 | 79.6 / km² |
| San Antonio | 118.6 km² | 9,020 | 76.0 / km² |
| San Jerónimo | 70.4 km² | 4,906 | 69.7 / km² |
| San José | 52 km² | 6,424 | 123.5 / km² |
| San Juan de Opoa | 75.2 km² | 9,112 | 121.2 / km² |
| San Nicolás | 75.1 km² | 7,290 | 97.1 / km² |
| San Pedro de Copan | 60.1 km² | 8,398 | 139.7 / km² |
| Santa Rita | 314 km² | 28,774 | 91.6 / km² |
| Santa Rosa de Copán | 306.2 km² | 61,818 | 201.9 / km² |
| Trinidad de Copán | 74.4 km² | 6,964 | 93.6 / km² |
| Veracruz | 33.7 km² | 3,103 | 91.9 / km² |
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