La Virtud
Human Settlement in Honduras
La Virtud is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira.
It is one of the municipalities of the Lempira department. It is also one of the furthest from the big cities in Honduras but near to El Salvador border. It takes up to 4 hours to get there taking either way of Gracias or Santa Rosa de Copán. However, the best way is via Santa Rosa de Copan-San Marcos de Ocotepeque-Cololaca-Valladolid-La Virtud. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of La Virtud | 89 km² |
| Population | 6,444 |
| Male Population | 3,132 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 3,312 (51.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +46.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +2.4% |
| Median Age | 20.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 19.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 21.6 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of La Virtud
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,407 | 5,752 | 6,296 | 6,444 |
| Population Density | 49.5 / km² | 64.7 / km² | 70.8 / km² | 72.4 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Virtud | +46.2% | +12% | +2.4% |
| Lempira Department | +167.3% | +68.1% | +30.9% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 20.4 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Virtud | 20.4 years | 19.2 years | 21.6 years |
| Lempira Department | 18.9 years | 18.5 years | 19.3 years |
Population By Age and Gender
La Virtud Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 346 | 339 | 686 |
| 5-9 | 346 | 331 | 678 |
| 10-14 | 503 | 440 | 943 |
| 15-19 | 438 | 440 | 878 |
| 20-24 | 259 | 332 | 591 |
| 25-29 | 196 | 230 | 427 |
| 30-34 | 145 | 200 | 346 |
| 35-39 | 145 | 169 | 314 |
| 40-44 | 146 | 173 | 319 |
| 45-49 | 107 | 147 | 255 |
| 50-54 | 129 | 133 | 262 |
| 55-59 | 90 | 94 | 184 |
| 60-64 | 87 | 73 | 160 |
| 65-69 | 52 | 79 | 132 |
| 70-74 | 55 | 57 | 113 |
| 75-79 | 44 | 32 | 76 |
| 80-84 | 21 | 22 | 44 |
| 85 Plus | 22 | 21 | 43 |
Population Density
Population Density: 72.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Virtud | 6,444 | 89 km² | 72.4 / km² |
| Lempira Department | 310,704 | 4,286.2 km² | 72.5 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 145 | n/a | n/a |
| 200 | 181 | 2.2% | 3 |
| 300 | 226 | 2.2% | 4 |
| 400 | 282 | 2.2% | 5 |
| 500 | 353 | 2.3% | 7 |
| 600 | 441 | 2.3% | 8 |
| 700 | 551 | 2.3% | 11 |
| 800 | 689 | 2.3% | 13 |
| 900 | 861 | 2.3% | 17 |
| 1000 | 1,076 | 2.3% | 21 |
| 1100 | 1,345 | 2.3% | 26 |
| 1200 | 1,681 | 2.3% | 33 |
| 1300 | 2,101 | 2.3% | 42 |
| 1400 | 2,626 | 2.3% | 52 |
| 1500 | 3,283 | 2.3% | 65 |
| 1600 | 938 | -11.8% | -234 |
| 1700 | 268 | -11.8% | -67 |
| 1800 | 379 | 3.5% | 11 |
| 1900 | 1,514 | 14.9% | 113 |
| 1910 | 1,621 | 7.1% | 107 |
| 1920 | 1,721 | 6.2% | 100 |
| 1930 | 2,079 | 20.8% | 358 |
| 1940 | 2,523 | 21.4% | 444 |
| 1950 | 3,090 | 22.5% | 567 |
| 1960 | 3,737 | 20.9% | 647 |
| 1970 | 4,380 | 17.2% | 643 |
| 1990 | 5,752 | 14.6% | 686 |
| 2000 | 6,296 | 9.5% | 544 |
| 2020 | 6,919 | 4.8% | 311 |
| 2030 | 7,658 | 10.7% | 739 |
| 2040 | 8,201 | 7.1% | 543 |
| 2050 | 8,525 | 4% | 324 |
| 2060 | 8,667 | 1.7% | 142 |
| 2070 | 8,669 | 0% | 2 |
| 2080 | 8,555 | -1.3% | -114 |
| 2090 | 8,359 | -2.3% | -196 |
| 2100 | 8,108 | -3% | -251 |
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.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 Iguala | 349 km² | 24,804 | 184.1 / mi² |
| La Unión | 85.3 km² | 12,284 | 372.8 / 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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