Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Guanaja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
Guanaja Facts
| Area | 48.3 km² |
| Population | 3,898 |
| Male Population | 1,936 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,962 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +131.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.9% |
| Median Age | 23.4 years (Male: 23.1, Female: 23.6) |
| Area Codes | 2453 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.40000, -85.90000 |
Map of Guanaja
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Guanaja Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,687 | 2,324 | 2,786 | 3,152 | 3,898 | 4,657 | 5,524 |
| Population Density | 35 / km² | 48.2 / km² | 57.7 / km² | 65.3 / km² | 80.8 / km² | 96.5 / km² | 114.5 / km² |
Guanaja Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 39.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanaja | +131.1% | +67.7% | +39.9% |
| Bay Islands Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Guanaja Median Age
Median Age: 23.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanaja | 23.4 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Bay Islands Department | 21.5 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Guanaja Population Density
Population Density: 80.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanaja | 3,898 | 48.3 km² | 80.8 / km² |
| Bay Islands Department | 57,231 | 229.8 km² | 249 / km² |
| Honduras | 8 million | 112,208 km² | 71.1 / km² |
Guanaja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Guanaja
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Guanaja
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Guanaja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanaja | 5,444 tn | 1.4 tn | 112.8 tons/km² |
| Bay Islands Department | 63,026 tn | 1.1 tn | 274.2 tons/km² |
| Honduras | 10,597,427 tn | 1.33 tn | 94.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,444 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 112.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.9) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/19 | 6:49 PM | 4.6 | 76.4 km | 10,000 m | 68km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/19 | 7:43 AM | 5.1 | 46.8 km | 10,000 m | 45km NW of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/19 | 10:15 AM | 4.3 | 40.5 km | 10,000 m | 36km ESE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/19 | 1:16 PM | 4.3 | 66.1 km | 38,790 m | 58km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/19 | 6:17 PM | 4.3 | 37.6 km | 10,000 m | 37km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/18 | 11:35 AM | 4.6 | 46.7 km | 10,000 m | 41km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/18 | 9:40 AM | 4.5 | 42.5 km | 16,340 m | 42km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/17 | 8:47 AM | 4.4 | 44.3 km | 10,000 m | 40km NNW of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/17 | 4:26 AM | 4.4 | 58.5 km | 10,000 m | 51km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/17 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 49.9 km | 10,000 m | 43km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras | usgs.gov |
Guanaja
Guanaja is one of the Bay Islands of Honduras and is in the Caribbean. It is about 70 kilometres (43 mi) off the north coast of Honduras, and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the island of Roatan. One of the cays off Guanaja, also called Guanaja or Bonacc..
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