Categories in Jinotega
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jinotega
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 74 |
| Shopping | 70 |
| Churches | 50 |
| Education | 49 |
| Clothing stores | 45 |
| Corporate management | 33 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 30 |
| Other accommodation | 28 |
| Cafes | 27 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 26 |
| Mobile phone stores | 24 |
| Hardware store | 23 |
| Health and medical | 23 |
| Hotels and motels | 22 |
Jinotega Facts
| Area | 733.3 km² |
| Population | 150,671 |
| Male Population | 73,928 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 76,743 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +279.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.4% |
| Median Age | 19.5 years (Male: 19, Female: 20.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,718 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Palmira, Reparto 20 de Enero, Mil Flores, Centro America, Barrio Carlos Rizo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.10042, -86.00226 |
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Jinotega Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,667 | 69,835 | 93,350 | 124,846 | 150,671 | 168,588 | 185,241 |
| Population Density | 54.1 / km² | 95.2 / km² | 127.3 / km² | 170.2 / km² | 205.5 / km² | 229.9 / km² | 252.6 / km² |
Jinotega Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 61.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinotega | +279.8% | +115.8% | +61.4% |
| Jinotega Department | — | — | — |
| Nicaragua | — | — | — |
Jinotega Median Age
Median Age: 19.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinotega | 19.5 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 19 yrs |
| Jinotega Department | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Jinotega Population Density
Population Density: 206 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinotega | 150,671 | 733.3 km² | 206 / km² |
| Jinotega Department | 464,816 | 9,530.1 km² | 48.8 / km² |
| Nicaragua | 6.1 million | 128,508.4 km² | 47.1 / km² |
Jinotega Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jinotega
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jinotega Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,450 | $3,199 | $3,802 | $4,142 | $4,615 | $6,090 | $4,934 | $5,718 |
| Total GDP | $265.3M | $285.3M | $388.4M | $471.2M | $587.6M | $890.5M | $812.9M | $988.6M |
Jinotega CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinotega | 132,294 tn | 0.88 tn | 180.4 tons/km² |
| Jinotega Department | 409,857 tn | 0.88 tn | 43 tons/km² |
| Nicaragua | 5,658,022 tn | 0.93 tn | 44 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 132,294 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 180.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.1) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/19 | 3:39 AM | 4.1 | 41.9 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNW of Muy Muy, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/16 | 11:06 PM | 3.9 | 15.7 km | 19,310 m | 14km SW of Jinotega, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/16 | 4:50 PM | 4.8 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | 17km NE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/16 | 4:48 PM | 5.5 | 91.7 km | 7,560 m | 20km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/16 | 7:45 AM | 4.2 | 95.9 km | 1,390 m | 16km ENE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/16 | 7:14 AM | 4.4 | 89.6 km | 2,710 m | 21km NE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/16 | 6:02 AM | 4.6 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | 20km NE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 8:31 AM | 3.8 | 93.7 km | 3,950 m | 5km ESE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/16 | 10:50 PM | 4.4 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | 14km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 1:15 PM | 4.2 | 97.1 km | 5,060 m | 12km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Jinotega
The city of Jinotega (Spanish pronunciation: [xinoˈteɣa]) is the capital of the department of Jinotega in the north central region of Nicaragua. city located in a long valley surrounded by the cool climate and Dariense Isabelia ridge located 145km n..
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