| Area of Ocotepeque Department | 1,636.5 km² |
| Population | 139,632 |
| Male Population | 68,934 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 70,699 (50.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +219.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +40.9% |
| Median Age | 20.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 20.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 21.5 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Ocotepeque Department
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,677 | 74,478 | 99,123 | 139,632 |
| Population Density | 26.7 / km² | 45.5 / km² | 60.6 / km² | 85.3 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotepeque Department | +219.7% | +87.5% | +40.9% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
Ocotepeque Department Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 8,521 | 8,211 | 16,733 |
| 5-9 | 8,175 | 7,852 | 16,028 |
| 10-14 | 9,106 | 8,717 | 17,823 |
| 15-19 | 8,378 | 8,413 | 16,791 |
| 20-24 | 6,692 | 7,241 | 13,934 |
| 25-29 | 5,087 | 5,601 | 10,689 |
| 30-34 | 4,352 | 4,915 | 9,268 |
| 35-39 | 3,991 | 4,339 | 8,330 |
| 40-44 | 3,205 | 3,386 | 6,591 |
| 45-49 | 2,493 | 2,653 | 5,146 |
| 50-54 | 2,421 | 2,496 | 4,917 |
| 55-59 | 1,676 | 1,727 | 3,404 |
| 60-64 | 1,550 | 1,597 | 3,147 |
| 65-69 | 1,089 | 1,166 | 2,255 |
| 70-74 | 848 | 900 | 1,748 |
| 75-79 | 655 | 648 | 1,304 |
| 80-84 | 382 | 430 | 812 |
| 85 Plus | 313 | 408 | 721 |
Population Density
Population Density: 85.3 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotepeque Department | 139,632 | 1,636.5 km² | 85.3 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 3,392 | n/a | n/a |
| 500 | 4,240 | 2.3% | 84 |
| 600 | 5,299 | 2.3% | 105 |
| 700 | 6,624 | 2.3% | 132 |
| 800 | 8,280 | 2.3% | 165 |
| 900 | 10,350 | 2.3% | 207 |
| 1000 | 12,937 | 2.3% | 258 |
| 1100 | 16,171 | 2.3% | 323 |
| 1200 | 20,214 | 2.3% | 404 |
| 1300 | 25,268 | 2.3% | 505 |
| 1400 | 31,584 | 2.3% | 631 |
| 1500 | 39,480 | 2.3% | 789 |
| 1600 | 11,280 | -11.8% | -2,820 |
| 1700 | 3,223 | -11.8% | -805 |
| 1800 | 4,563 | 3.5% | 134 |
| 1900 | 19,108 | 15.4% | 1,454 |
| 1910 | 20,592 | 7.8% | 1,484 |
| 1920 | 22,434 | 8.9% | 1,842 |
| 1930 | 27,907 | 24.4% | 5,473 |
| 1940 | 34,270 | 22.8% | 6,363 |
| 1950 | 37,256 | 8.7% | 2,986 |
| 1960 | 43,336 | 16.3% | 6,080 |
| 1970 | 39,957 | -7.8% | -3,379 |
| 1990 | 74,478 | 36.5% | 17,260 |
| 2000 | 99,123 | 33.1% | 24,645 |
| 2020 | 150,115 | 23.1% | 25,496 |
| 2030 | 167,359 | 11.5% | 17,244 |
| 2040 | 180,550 | 7.9% | 13,191 |
| 2050 | 189,240 | 4.8% | 8,690 |
| 2060 | 193,998 | 2.5% | 4,758 |
| 2070 | 195,591 | 0.8% | 1,593 |
| 2080 | 194,523 | -0.5% | -1,068 |
| 2090 | 191,393 | -1.6% | -3,130 |
| 2100 | 186,850 | -2.4% | -4,543 |
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.Top Cities in Ocotepeque Department
Cities in Ocotepeque Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belén Gualcho | 156.4 km² | 14,858 | 246.1 / mi² |
| Concepcion, Honduras | 117.1 km² | 5,042 | 111.5 / mi² |
| Dolores Merendon | 41.3 km² | 3,788 | 237.3 / mi² |
| Fraternity, Honduras | 92.5 km² | 5,235 | 146.6 / mi² |
| La Encarnación | 36.7 km² | 4,714 | 333.0 / mi² |
| La Labor | 103 km² | 9,470 | 238.0 / mi² |
| Lucerna polska | 118.6 km² | 5,705 | 124.6 / mi² |
| Mercedes, Honduras | 94.7 km² | 4,393 | 120.1 / mi² |
| Ocotepeque, Honduras | 176.2 km² | 25,631 | 376.7 / mi² |
| San Fernando, Honduras | 52.9 km² | 6,813 | 333.7 / mi² |
| San Francisco del Valle | 106.7 km² | 9,689 | 235.2 / mi² |
| San Jorge, Honduras | 59.4 km² | 4,817 | 209.9 / mi² |
| San Marcos, Honduras | 169.2 km² | 19,213 | 294.1 / mi² |
| Santa Fe | 68.3 km² | 4,648 | 176.3 / mi² |
| Sensenti | 119.1 km² | 11,431 | 248.5 / mi² |
| Sinuapa | 124.3 km² | 4,190 | 87.3 / mi² |
Other Departments in Honduras
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlántida Department | 4,379.2 km² | 420,819 | 248.9 / mi² |
| Bay Islands Department | 231.5 km² | 55,524 | 621.1 / mi² |
| Choluteca Department | 4,389.7 km² | 412,511 | 243.4 / mi² |
| Colón | 8,277.8 km² | 296,346 | 92.7 / mi² |
| Comayagua Department | 5,071.9 km² | 485,912 | 248.1 / mi² |
| Copán Department | 3,245 km² | 364,725 | 291.1 / mi² |
| Cortés Department | 4,002.6 km² | 1.5 million | 983.7 / mi² |
| El Paraíso Department | 7,363.4 km² | 429,792 | 151.2 / mi² |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 8,594.1 km² | 1.5 million | 442.6 / mi² |
| Gracias a Dios Department | 17,055.7 km² | 82,474 | 12.5 / mi² |
| Intibuca, Honduras | 3,128.1 km² | 222,210 | 184.0 / mi² |
| La Paz, Honduras | 2,588.8 km² | 191,270 | 191.4 / mi² |
| Lempira Department | 4,286.2 km² | 310,704 | 187.7 / mi² |
| Olancho Department | 24,044.9 km² | 504,437 | 54.3 / mi² |
| Santa Bárbara, Honduras | 5,016.8 km² | 407,712 | 210.5 / mi² |
| Valle Department | 1,618.8 km² | 165,438 | 264.7 / mi² |
| Yoro Department | 7,794.7 km² | 550,276 | 182.8 / mi² |
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