Categories in La Ceiba
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Ceiba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 387 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 245 |
| Shopping | 242 |
| Churches | 202 |
| Education | 198 |
| Car repair | 138 |
| Other accommodation | 134 |
| Cafes | 117 |
| Religion | 97 |
| Corporate management | 94 |
| Clothing stores | 93 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 84 |
| Beauty salons | 78 |
| Hardware store | 77 |
| Hotels and motels | 75 |
La Ceiba Facts
| Area | 552.9 km² |
| Population | 295,735 |
| Male Population | 139,748 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 155,987 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +474.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +125.3% |
| Median Age | 21.8 years (Male: 20.6, Female: 22.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,967 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2441 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.76667, -86.83333 |
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La Ceiba Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,476 | 94,326 | 131,245 | 191,597 | 295,735 | 333,871 | 367,493 |
| Population Density | 93.1 / km² | 170.6 / km² | 237.4 / km² | 346.5 / km² | 534.9 / km² | 603.9 / km² | 664.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Ceiba Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 125.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ceiba | +474.5% | +213.5% | +125.3% |
| Atlántida Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Ceiba Median Age
Median Age: 21.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ceiba | 21.8 yrs | 22.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Atlántida Department | 21.2 yrs | 22 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Ceiba Population Density
Population Density: 535 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ceiba | 295,735 | 552.9 km² | 535 / km² |
| Atlántida Department | 423,084 | 4,365.8 km² | 96.9 / km² |
| Honduras | 8 million | 112,208 km² | 71.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Ceiba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
La Ceiba Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,991 | $4,847 | $5,967 | $6,599 | $7,620 | $8,324 | $7,133 | $7,967 |
| Total GDP | $389.8M | $464.2M | $701.5M | $904.8M | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $2B |
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
La Ceiba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ceiba | 435,418 tn | 1.47 tn | 787.6 tons/km² |
| Atlántida Department | 626,563 tn | 1.48 tn | 143.5 tons/km² |
| Honduras | 10,597,427 tn | 1.33 tn | 94.4 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
La Ceiba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 435,418 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 787.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | 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 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19/19 | 3:26 AM | 4.2 | 74 km | 10,000 m | 39km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/19 | 9:02 AM | 3.8 | 79 km | 10,000 m | 16km NW of Tela, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.4 | 17.2 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 3:34 AM | 4.7 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | 70km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/15 | 1:49 AM | 4.2 | 94.3 km | 24,840 m | 67km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/13 | 10:13 AM | 4.3 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | 3km WNW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/13 | 8:29 AM | 4.1 | 38.5 km | 9,380 m | 1km SE of San Antonio, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/13 | 4:16 PM | 4.3 | 40.4 km | 9,000 m | 10km E of Atenas de San Cristobal, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/13 | 12:42 AM | 4.7 | 41.4 km | 26,900 m | 2km SE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 2:15 AM | 4.5 | 44.5 km | 10,000 m | Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
La Ceiba
La Ceiba (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈseiβa]) is a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras. With an estima..
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