Categories in Niquero
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Niquero
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Churches | 5 |
Niquero Facts
| Area | 456.3 km² |
| Population | 42,639 |
| Male Population | 21,772 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 20,867 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +40.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.5% |
| Median Age | 38 years (Male: 37.5, Female: 38.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,581 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cuba Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.04698, -77.58089 |
| Postal Codes | 87800 |
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Niquero Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,263 | 36,360 | 39,678 | 42,872 | 42,639 | 41,907 | 41,116 |
| Population Density | 66.3 / km² | 79.7 / km² | 87 / km² | 94 / km² | 93.5 / km² | 91.9 / km² | 90.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNiquero Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niquero | +40.9% | +17.3% | +7.5% |
| Granma Province | — | — | — |
| Cuba | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Niquero Median Age
Median Age: 38 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niquero | 38 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 37.5 yrs |
| Granma Province | 38 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 37.5 yrs |
| Cuba | 39.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Niquero Population Density
Population Density: 93.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niquero | 42,639 | 456.3 km² | 93.5 / km² |
| Granma Province | 850,547 | 8,407.8 km² | 101 / km² |
| Cuba | 11.2 million | 111,150.7 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Niquero Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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
Niquero Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,279 | $304 | $694 | $1,409 | $3,910 | $4,582 | $4,458 | $4,581 |
| Total GDP | $88.7M | $8.6M | $20.1M | $42.4M | $121.3M | $145.4M | $139.7M | $142.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Niquero CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niquero | 147,717 tn | 3.46 tn | 323.8 tons/km² |
| Granma Province | 2,948,213 tn | 3.47 tn | 350.7 tons/km² |
| Cuba | 38,319,156 tn | 3.41 tn | 344.7 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
Niquero CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 147,717 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 323.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.4) |
| Landslide | 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, 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/17 | 1:34 AM | 4.1 | 81.1 km | 10,000 m | 80km SW of Niquero, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/17 | 3:19 AM | 4.5 | 75.6 km | 10,000 m | 75km SW of Niquero, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/13 | 10:53 AM | 4.2 | 54 km | 11,680 m | 49km SE of Media Luna, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/11 | 8:43 AM | 5.2 | 65.2 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/09 | 9:51 AM | 3.8 | 48.3 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/04 | 12:14 AM | 4.7 | 64.3 km | 15,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/04 | 5:23 AM | 4.6 | 64.2 km | 400 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/03 | 2:29 AM | 5.1 | 77.6 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/02 | 7:46 AM | 4.3 | 55.6 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/00 | 9:05 PM | 4.5 | 50 km | 33,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Niquero
Niquero is a municipality and town in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located in the coastal region of the province, bordering the Gulf of Guacanayabo. Cape Cruz (Cabo Cruz), the westernmost point of the province is located in this municipality.
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