Categories in Granada, Nicaragua
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Granada, Nicaragua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 238 | — |
| Other accommodation | 150 | 11 years |
| Hotels and motels | 107 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 80 | — |
| Shopping | 74 | — |
| Churches | 73 | — |
| Education | 71 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 65 | — |
| Clothing stores | 62 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 52 | — |
| Cafes | 45 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 36 | — |
Granada, Nicaragua Facts
| Area | 990.3 km² |
| Population | 117,440 |
| Male Population | 57,776 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 59,664 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +67.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.5% |
| Median Age | 22.1 years (Male: 21, Female: 23.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,052 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 255 |
| Neighborhoods | Villa Sandino, Las Isletas de Granada, El Domingazo, La Villa, Villa Tepetate Sur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.92988, -85.95602 |
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Granada, Nicaragua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,091 | 95,347 | 107,225 | 111,560 | 117,440 | 119,596 | 120,296 |
| Population Density | 70.8 / km² | 96.3 / km² | 108.3 / km² | 112.7 / km² | 118.6 / km² | 120.8 / km² | 121.5 / km² |
Granada, Nicaragua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada, Nicaragua | +67.6% | +23.2% | +9.5% |
| Granada Department | — | — | — |
| Nicaragua | — | — | — |
Granada, Nicaragua Median Age
Median Age: 22.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada, Nicaragua | 22.1 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Granada Department | 21.5 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Granada, Nicaragua Population Density
Population Density: 119 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada, Nicaragua | 117,440 | 990.3 km² | 119 / km² |
| Granada Department | 182,823 | 1,064 km² | 172 / km² |
| Nicaragua | 6.1 million | 128,508.4 km² | 47.1 / km² |
Granada, Nicaragua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Granada, Nicaragua
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Granada, Nicaragua
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Granada, Nicaragua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,317 | $3,272 | $4,296 | $3,464 | $4,114 | $6,785 | $4,217 | $7,052 |
| Total GDP | $388.7M | $393.1M | $530.7M | $403.1M | $517.5M | $944.5M | $504.1M | $1B |
Granada, Nicaragua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada, Nicaragua | 126,575 tn | 1.08 tn | 127.8 tons/km² |
| Granada Department | 198,440 tn | 1.09 tn | 186.5 tons/km² |
| Nicaragua | 5,658,022 tn | 0.93 tn | 44 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 126,575 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 127.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
| Volcano | Medium (7) |
* 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, 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, 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/18 | 5:19 AM | 4.8 | 31.3 km | 149,510 m | 5km SSW of Jinotepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/18 | 6:44 AM | 4.6 | 28.3 km | 164,720 m | 0km NW of Jinotepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/17 | 7:53 AM | 4.6 | 34.9 km | 177,130 m | 14km NNW of Belen, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/17 | 6:25 PM | 4.6 | 34.3 km | 115,580 m | 5km SE of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/16 | 8:39 PM | 4.9 | 20.1 km | 180,420 m | 10km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/16 | 10:00 PM | 3.7 | 34.2 km | 10,000 m | 4km SE of Managua, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/16 | 7:00 PM | 3.8 | 30.5 km | 16,880 m | 2km WSW of Ticuantepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/15 | 4:27 AM | 3.3 | 27.9 km | 5,000 m | 3km NW of La Concepcion, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/14 | 7:16 AM | 4.2 | 20 km | 10,000 m | 0km N of Nindiri, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/14 | 8:29 PM | 6.6 | 33 km | 135,000 m | 15km N of Belen, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 123,697 (2012), it is Nicaragua's sixth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economical..
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