Valle Department
Department of Honduras
Valle is one of the 18 departments into which Honduras is divided.
The departmental capital is Nacaome. The department faces the Gulf of Fonseca and contains mangrove swamps; inland, it is very hot and dry.
The department covers a total surface area of 1,665 km² and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 178,561 people. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Valle Department | 1,618.8 km² |
| Population | 165,438 |
| Male Population | 80,689 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 84,749 (51.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +86.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +13.6% |
| Median Age | 21.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 20 years |
| Female Median Age | 22.3 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Valle Department
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,818 | 124,299 | 145,686 | 165,438 |
| Population Density | 54.9 / km² | 76.8 / km² | 90.0 / km² | 102.2 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.6% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Department | +86.3% | +33.1% | +13.6% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
Valle Department Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9,452 | 9,057 | 18,509 |
| 5-9 | 9,749 | 9,445 | 19,194 |
| 10-14 | 10,780 | 10,153 | 20,933 |
| 15-19 | 10,382 | 9,896 | 20,278 |
| 20-24 | 8,013 | 8,427 | 16,440 |
| 25-29 | 5,445 | 6,337 | 11,783 |
| 30-34 | 4,486 | 5,245 | 9,731 |
| 35-39 | 3,780 | 4,633 | 8,414 |
| 40-44 | 3,475 | 4,098 | 7,573 |
| 45-49 | 3,015 | 3,557 | 6,572 |
| 50-54 | 2,928 | 3,268 | 6,196 |
| 55-59 | 2,194 | 2,535 | 4,729 |
| 60-64 | 2,024 | 2,361 | 4,385 |
| 65-69 | 1,554 | 1,792 | 3,347 |
| 70-74 | 1,288 | 1,491 | 2,780 |
| 75-79 | 1,011 | 1,048 | 2,060 |
| 80-84 | 613 | 751 | 1,365 |
| 85 Plus | 499 | 656 | 1,156 |
Population Density
Population Density: 102.2 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Department | 165,438 | 1,618.8 km² | 102.2 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 3,631 | n/a | n/a |
| 400 | 4,539 | 2.3% | 90 |
| 500 | 5,674 | 2.3% | 113 |
| 600 | 7,092 | 2.3% | 141 |
| 700 | 8,865 | 2.3% | 177 |
| 800 | 11,081 | 2.3% | 221 |
| 900 | 13,851 | 2.3% | 277 |
| 1000 | 17,314 | 2.3% | 346 |
| 1100 | 21,643 | 2.3% | 432 |
| 1200 | 27,053 | 2.3% | 541 |
| 1300 | 33,816 | 2.3% | 676 |
| 1400 | 42,270 | 2.3% | 845 |
| 1500 | 52,838 | 2.3% | 1,056 |
| 1600 | 15,097 | -11.8% | -3,774 |
| 1700 | 4,314 | -11.8% | -1,078 |
| 1800 | 6,083 | 3.5% | 176 |
| 1900 | 24,845 | 15.1% | 1,876 |
| 1910 | 26,672 | 7.4% | 1,827 |
| 1920 | 25,841 | -3.1% | -831 |
| 1930 | 35,032 | 35.6% | 9,191 |
| 1940 | 47,041 | 34.3% | 12,009 |
| 1950 | 60,875 | 29.4% | 13,834 |
| 1960 | 74,899 | 23% | 14,024 |
| 1970 | 89,180 | 19.1% | 14,281 |
| 1990 | 124,299 | 18.1% | 17,559 |
| 2000 | 145,686 | 17.2% | 21,387 |
| 2020 | 178,371 | 10.7% | 16,342 |
| 2030 | 199,700 | 12% | 21,329 |
| 2040 | 216,252 | 8.3% | 16,552 |
| 2050 | 227,315 | 5.1% | 11,063 |
| 2060 | 233,580 | 2.8% | 6,265 |
| 2070 | 235,861 | 1% | 2,281 |
| 2080 | 234,802 | -0.4% | -1,059 |
| 2090 | 231,184 | -1.5% | -3,618 |
| 2100 | 225,830 | -2.3% | -5,354 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
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.Top Cities in Valle Department
Cities in Valle Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alianza | 200.2 km² | 6,789 | 87.8 / mi² |
| Amapala | 682.3 km² | 65,280 | 247.8 / mi² |
| Aramecina | 100.5 km² | 6,550 | 168.8 / mi² |
| Caridad | 52 km² | 3,639 | 181.3 / mi² |
| Goascorán | 191.3 km² | 14,147 | 191.5 / mi² |
| Langue | 136.2 km² | 19,671 | 374.1 / mi² |
| San Francisco de Coray | 89.2 km² | 9,203 | 267.3 / mi² |
| San Lorenzo | 167.2 km² | 40,163 | 622.1 / 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 |
| Ocotepeque Department | 1,636.5 km² | 139,632 | 221.0 / mi² |
| Olancho Department | 24,044.9 km² | 504,437 | 54.3 / mi² |
| Santa Bárbara, Honduras | 5,016.8 km² | 407,712 | 210.5 / mi² |
| Yoro Department | 7,794.7 km² | 550,276 | 182.8 / mi² |
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