Categories in Bluefields
Car WashHandicraftClothing storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreTool StoreEducationEducation CenterHigh SchoolUniversityTourist AttractionBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCafeteriaCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsHospitalsBarbersBeauty salonsConsulting & Advisory ServicesCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsGeneral StorePharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketCasinoNight ClubBed and breakfastsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingTransportation ServiceWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bluefields
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20 | 4 |
| Hotels and motels | 16 | 3.8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 12 | 3.9 |
| Other accommodation | 11 | 3.8 |
Bluefields Facts
| Area | 3839.9 km² |
| Population | 57,131 |
| Male Population | 27,590 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 29,541 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +169.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.3% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 20.5) |
| Neighborhoods | San Pedro, Central, Punta Fria, Beholdeen, Hansack Point |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.01366, -83.76353 |
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Bluefields Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,205 | 34,584 | 43,851 | 54,587 | 57,131 |
| Population Density | 5.5 / km² | 9 / km² | 11.4 / km² | 14.2 / km² | 14.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bluefields Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefields | +157.4% | +57.8% | +24.5% |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | +98.5% | +50.4% | +28.8% |
| Nicaragua | +117.4% | +46.7% | +21% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bluefields Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefields | 19.7 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | 17 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bluefields Population Density
Population Density: 14.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefields | 57,131 | 3,839.9 km² | 14.9 / km² |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | 381,345 | 26,946.1 km² | 14.2 / km² |
| Nicaragua | 6.1 million | 128,508.4 km² | 47.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bluefields Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bluefields
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bluefields CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefields | 48,277 tn | 0.85 tn | 12.6 tons/km² |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | 334,535 tn | 0.88 tn | 12.4 tons/km² |
| Nicaragua | 5,658,022 tn | 0.93 tn | 44 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Bluefields CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 48,277 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/6/18 | 9:09 PM | 4.2 | 37.8 km | 10,000 m | 37km SSE of Bluefields, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/06 | 2:13 PM | 4 | 70.1 km | 10,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/06 | 11:25 PM | 3.8 | 40.7 km | 35,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/05 | 11:06 PM | 4.1 | 80.1 km | 2,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/02 | 10:19 PM | 4.5 | 14.3 km | 33,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/00 | 7:04 AM | 5.5 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | Caribbean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/88 | 9:04 PM | 4.3 | 41.7 km | 33,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/75 | 9:50 AM | 4.1 | 27.6 km | 34,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bluefields
Bluefields is the capital of the municipality of the same name, and of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (RACCS) in Nicaragua. It was also capital of the former Zelaya Department, which was divided into North and South Caribbean Coast Auton..
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