Categories in Ocotal
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairClothing storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterChurchesGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeReligionReligious OrganizationCell phone accessory storeElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopHardware storeHome Goods StoreEducationEducation CenterPhotography StudioStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsFood delivery servicesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsFurniture storesBanksCemeteryDental ClinicHospitalsMedical clinicVeterinarianBarbersBeauty salonsFitness centersManicures and pedicuresApartment BuildingCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsConvenience storesFarm and ranchGeneral StorePharmacyShoppingShopping MallState Liquor StoreSupermarketFutsal CourtGymPlaygroundPublic parksSports clubHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ocotal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 15 | 3.9 |
| Restaurants | 15 | 4.1 |
| Shopping | 11 | 3.8 |
| Other accommodation | 10 | 3.9 |
Ocotal Facts
| Area | 72.9 km² |
| Population | 47,028 |
| Male Population | 22,400 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 24,628 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +272.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.1% |
| Median Age | 21.8 years (Male: 20.1, Female: 23.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Sandino |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.63208, -86.47516 |
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Ocotal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,615 | 23,243 | 31,965 | 44,975 | 47,028 |
| Population Density | 173 / km² | 318.7 / km² | 438.3 / km² | 616.6 / km² | 644.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ocotal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | +256.5% | +93.5% | +40.7% |
| Nueva Segovia Department | +215.8% | +80.1% | +35.1% |
| Nicaragua | +117.4% | +46.7% | +21% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ocotal Median Age
Median Age: 21.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | 21.8 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 19.4 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ocotal Population Density
Population Density: 645 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | 47,028 | 72.9 km² | 645 / km² |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 243,123 | 2,920.1 km² | 83.3 / 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
Ocotal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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 Ocotal
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
Ocotal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | 46,079 tn | 0.98 tn | 631.8 tons/km² |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 230,114 tn | 0.95 tn | 78.8 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
Ocotal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 46,079 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 631.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/16 | 11:06 PM | 3.9 | 83 km | 19,310 m | 14km SW of Jinotega, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 8:31 AM | 3.8 | 80.1 km | 3,950 m | 5km ESE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 7:11 PM | 4.1 | 88 km | 3,800 m | 7km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/16 | 10:50 PM | 4.4 | 88.6 km | 10,000 m | 14km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/16 | 7:05 AM | 4.2 | 96.1 km | 10,000 m | 18km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 8:57 PM | 4.2 | 93.5 km | 5,140 m | 13km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 1:19 PM | 4.3 | 89 km | 2,750 m | 10km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 1:15 PM | 4.2 | 88.6 km | 5,060 m | 12km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 6:01 AM | 4 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | 14km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 3:28 AM | 5.2 | 99.6 km | 10,000 m | 21km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ocotal
Ocotal is the capital of the Nueva Segovia Department in Nicaragua, Central America.
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