Tisma Facts
| Area | 104.8 km² |
| Population | 11,716 |
| Male Population | 5,900 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 5,816 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.9% |
| Median Age | 21.1 years (Male: 20.7, Female: 21.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Santa Cristina, Barrio Noel Morales |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.08194, -86.01739 |
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Tisma Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,418 | 9,888 | 10,957 | 11,142 | 11,716 |
| Population Density | 70.8 / km² | 94.3 / km² | 104.5 / km² | 106.3 / km² | 111.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tisma Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisma | +50.2% | +12.7% | +1.7% |
| Masaya Department | +137% | +51.2% | +21.8% |
| Nicaragua | +117.4% | +46.7% | +21% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tisma Median Age
Median Age: 21.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisma | 21.1 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 20.7 yrs |
| Masaya Department | 21.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tisma Population Density
Population Density: 112 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisma | 11,716 | 104.8 km² | 112 / km² |
| Masaya Department | 340,444 | 617.3 km² | 552 / 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
Tisma Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Tisma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisma | 12,828 tn | 1.09 tn | 122.4 tons/km² |
| Masaya Department | 383,197 tn | 1.13 tn | 620.8 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
Tisma CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,828 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 122.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/18 | 5:19 AM | 4.8 | 37.6 km | 149,510 m | 5km SSW of Jinotepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/18 | 6:44 AM | 4.6 | 32.4 km | 164,720 m | 0km NW of Jinotepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/17 | 9:40 PM | 4.2 | 31.1 km | 146,360 m | 2km E of El Crucero, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/16 | 8:39 PM | 4.9 | 37.5 km | 180,420 m | 10km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/16 | 5:24 AM | 4.5 | 39.8 km | 193,030 m | 6km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/16 | 10:00 PM | 3.7 | 21.9 km | 10,000 m | 4km SE of Managua, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/16 | 7:00 PM | 3.8 | 23.5 km | 16,880 m | 2km WSW of Ticuantepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/15 | 4:27 AM | 3.3 | 25.1 km | 5,000 m | 3km NW of La Concepcion, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/14 | 12:46 PM | 4.7 | 40.3 km | 193,740 m | 9km SSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/14 | 7:16 AM | 4.2 | 14 km | 10,000 m | 0km N of Nindiri, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tisma
Tisma is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. It has a population of approximately 5000 people.
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