Categories in Tocoa, Colón
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tocoa, Colón
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 111 |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Shopping | 99 |
| Churches | 65 |
| Clothing stores | 49 |
| Education | 41 |
| Car repair | 41 |
| Corporate management | 34 |
| Hardware store | 32 |
| Religion | 30 |
| Other accommodation | 30 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 29 |
| Banks | 29 |
| Hotels and motels | 25 |
| Beauty salons | 25 |
Tocoa, Colón Facts
| Area | 748.6 km² |
| Population | 96,514 |
| Male Population | 46,715 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 49,799 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +367.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.7% |
| Median Age | 19.4 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 20.2) |
| Area Codes | 2444 |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio El Centro, Colonias Ceibita, Barrio Las Flores, Barrio El Tamarindo, Barrio Colón |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.68333, -86.00000 |
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Tocoa, Colón Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,660 | 40,025 | 57,885 | 89,333 | 96,514 |
| Population Density | 27.6 / km² | 53.5 / km² | 77.3 / km² | 119.3 / km² | 128.9 / km² |
Tocoa, Colón Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 54.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoa, Colón | +332.4% | +123.2% | +54.3% |
| Colón Department (Honduras) | +143.9% | +60.1% | +27.6% |
| Honduras | +158.8% | +64.2% | +29.1% |
Tocoa, Colón Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoa, Colón | 19.4 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Colón Department (Honduras) | 19.4 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Tocoa, Colón Population Density
Population Density: 129 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoa, Colón | 96,514 | 748.6 km² | 129 / km² |
| Colón Department (Honduras) | 300,330 | 8,278.9 km² | 36.3 / km² |
| Honduras | 8 million | 112,208 km² | 71.1 / km² |
Tocoa, Colón Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [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.
Neighborhoods in Tocoa, Colón
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tocoa, Colón
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tocoa, Colón
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tocoa, Colón
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tocoa, Colón CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoa, Colón | 128,918 tn | 1.34 tn | 172.2 tons/km² |
| Colón Department (Honduras) | 395,946 tn | 1.32 tn | 47.8 tons/km² |
| Honduras | 10,597,427 tn | 1.33 tn | 94.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 128,918 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 172.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/19 | 10:15 AM | 4.3 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | 36km ESE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.4 | 72.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/11 | 12:58 PM | 4.6 | 74.8 km | 35,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/09 | 10:34 AM | 4.3 | 41.8 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/09 | 4:22 PM | 5 | 50 km | 35,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/09 | 1:23 PM | 4 | 54 km | 35,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/09 | 5:13 AM | 5.4 | 93.5 km | 10,000 m | offshore Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/09 | 1:12 AM | 4.2 | 54.4 km | 29,100 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/09 | 12:41 AM | 4.7 | 47.1 km | 35,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/09 | 6:43 AM | 5.1 | 52.8 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
Tocoa, Colón
Tocoa, Colón is a municipality and a city in the northern Honduran department of Colón slightly inland at 38 m elevation in the valley of Aguán on the right bank of the river.
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