Categories in Omoa
Gas StationClothing storesChurchesHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCafeteriaCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsBanksBarbersBeauty salonsCondominium ComplexHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketPlaygroundPublic parksSoccer FieldSports clubWater RecreationBed and breakfastsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Omoa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Hotels and motels | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Churches | 16 |
| Shopping | 13 |
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| Cafes | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
| Clothing stores | 9 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Hardware store | 7 |
Omoa Facts
| Area | 334.2 km² |
| Population | 48,078 |
| Male Population | 23,661 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 24,417 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +266.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +59.2% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 20, Female: 21.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,671 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Sector 1 Nor-Oeste |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.76667, -88.03333 |
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Omoa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,121 | 22,340 | 30,200 | 42,235 | 48,078 | 52,239 | 57,052 |
| Population Density | 39.3 / km² | 66.8 / km² | 90.4 / km² | 126.4 / km² | 143.9 / km² | 156.3 / km² | 170.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOmoa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 59.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omoa | +266.4% | +115.2% | +59.2% |
| Cortés Department | — | — | — |
| Honduras | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Omoa Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omoa | 20.8 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Cortés Department | 22.2 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
| Honduras | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Omoa Population Density
Population Density: 144 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omoa | 48,078 | 334.2 km² | 144 / km² |
| Cortés Department | 1.5 million | 3,948.9 km² | 385 / 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
Omoa 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Omoa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Omoa
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
Omoa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,026 | $5,079 | $5,038 | $7,420 | $14,575 | $13,519 | $11,507 | $13,671 |
| Total GDP | $96.4M | $70.7M | $81.2M | $139M | $310.8M | $318.8M | $274.1M | $336.8M |
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
Omoa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omoa | 75,341 tn | 1.57 tn | 225.4 tons/km² |
| Cortés Department | 2,472,401 tn | 1.63 tn | 626.1 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
Omoa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 75,341 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 225.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/19 | 9:02 AM | 3.8 | 52.8 km | 10,000 m | 16km NW of Tela, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/18 | 1:42 PM | 4 | 43.6 km | 10,000 m | 6km W of El Progreso, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/16 | 11:23 AM | 4.4 | 58.1 km | 22,600 m | 38km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/16 | 6:37 AM | 4.4 | 46 km | 10,000 m | 13km WSW of Potrerillos, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/14 | 12:23 AM | 4.1 | 96.5 km | 9,710 m | 3km N of El Corozal, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/13 | 10:13 AM | 4.3 | 84.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km WNW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/13 | 8:29 AM | 4.1 | 97.6 km | 9,380 m | 1km SE of San Antonio, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/13 | 6:59 PM | 4.6 | 82.9 km | 14,120 m | 11km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/13 | 4:16 PM | 4.3 | 89.7 km | 9,000 m | 10km E of Atenas de San Cristobal, Honduras | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/13 | 8:33 AM | 4.3 | 64.2 km | 10,000 m | offshore Honduras | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Omoa
Omoa is a town and a municipality in the Department of Cortés of the Central American country of Honduras. Omoa is located on a small bay of the same name 18 km. west of Puerto Cortés on the Caribbean Sea coast.
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