Categories in Masaya
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Masaya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 197 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 155 |
| Shopping | 152 |
| Churches | 128 |
| Clothing stores | 106 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 93 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 80 |
| Education | 74 |
| Other accommodation | 57 |
| Corporate management | 54 |
| Shopping other | 54 |
| Health and medical | 52 |
| Cafes | 49 |
| Shoe stores | 47 |
Masaya Facts
| Area | 125.1 km² |
| Population | 178,649 |
| Male Population | 86,998 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 91,651 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +151.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.7% |
| Median Age | 22 years (Male: 21.1, Female: 22.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,891 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 252 |
| Neighborhoods | Monimbo, Villa Bosco Monje, Fortaleza El Coyotepe, San Jerónimo, La Estacion |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.97444, -86.09417 |
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Masaya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,070 | 111,137 | 136,695 | 162,795 | 178,649 | 189,603 | 198,678 |
| Population Density | 568 / km² | 888.2 / km² | 1,092.5 / km² | 1,301.1 / km² | 1,427.8 / km² | 1,515.3 / km² | 1,587.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMasaya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaya | +151.4% | +60.7% | +30.7% |
| Masaya Department | — | — | — |
| Nicaragua | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Masaya Median Age
Median Age: 22 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaya | 22 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
| Masaya Department | 21.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Masaya Population Density
Population Density: 1,428 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaya | 178,649 | 125.1 km² | 1,428 / km² |
| Masaya Department | 340,444 | 617.3 km² | 552 / km² |
| Nicaragua | 6.1 million | 128,508.4 km² | 47.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Masaya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Neighborhoods in Masaya
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Masaya
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Masaya
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Masaya
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
Masaya Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,544 | $3,871 | $4,165 | $5,733 | $6,105 | $6,208 | $5,546 | $4,891 |
| Total GDP | $119.2M | $113.8M | $135.9M | $204.3M | $236.3M | $267.1M | $259.4M | $234.6M |
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
Masaya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaya | 201,512 tn | 1.13 tn | 1,610.5 tons/km² |
| Masaya Department | 383,197 tn | 1.13 tn | 620.8 tons/km² |
| Nicaragua | 5,658,022 tn | 0.93 tn | 44 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
Masaya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 201,512 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,610.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | Medium (7) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/18 | 5:19 AM | 4.8 | 23.1 km | 149,510 m | 5km SSW of Jinotepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/18 | 6:44 AM | 4.6 | 18 km | 164,720 m | 0km NW of Jinotepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/17 | 9:40 PM | 4.2 | 21 km | 146,360 m | 2km E of El Crucero, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/17 | 6:25 PM | 4.6 | 30.8 km | 115,580 m | 5km SE of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/16 | 8:39 PM | 4.9 | 29.2 km | 180,420 m | 10km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/16 | 10:00 PM | 3.7 | 19.5 km | 10,000 m | 4km SE of Managua, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/16 | 7:00 PM | 3.8 | 14.7 km | 16,880 m | 2km WSW of Ticuantepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/15 | 4:27 AM | 3.3 | 12.8 km | 5,000 m | 3km NW of La Concepcion, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/14 | 12:46 PM | 4.7 | 34.1 km | 193,740 m | 9km SSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/14 | 12:44 PM | 4 | 31.3 km | 150,770 m | 3km WSW of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Masaya
Masaya (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈsaʝa]) is the capital city of Masaya department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast from Managua. town of Masaya is just east of Masaya Volcano (Volcán de Masaya), a..
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