Categories in Ocotal
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ocotal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Clothing stores | 50 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 43 |
| Shopping | 41 |
| Churches | 41 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 38 |
| Education | 30 |
| Cafes | 19 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 |
| Health and medical | 15 |
| Car repair | 14 |
| Other accommodation | 14 |
Ocotal Facts
| Area | 72.9 km² |
| Population | 50,185 |
| Male Population | 23,904 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 26,281 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +297.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +57.0% |
| Median Age | 21.8 years (Male: 20.1, Female: 23.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,390 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Sandino |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.63208, -86.47516 |
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Ocotal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,615 | 23,243 | 31,965 | 44,975 | 50,185 | 54,859 | 58,986 |
| Population Density | 173 / km² | 318.7 / km² | 438.3 / km² | 616.6 / km² | 688.1 / km² | 752.1 / km² | 808.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOcotal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 57% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | +297.8% | +115.9% | +57% |
| Nueva Segovia Department | — | — | — |
| Nicaragua | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ocotal Median Age
Median Age: 21.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | 21.8 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 19.4 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ocotal Population Density
Population Density: 688 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | 50,185 | 72.9 km² | 688 / km² |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 243,123 | 2,920.1 km² | 83.3 / 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
Ocotal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ocotal
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
Ocotal Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,362 | $2,507 | $2,441 | $2,660 | $3,010 | $4,045 | $3,004 | $3,390 |
| Total GDP | $5.4M | $6.9M | $8.2M | $10.2M | $13.2M | $20.3M | $16.8M | $19.4M |
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
Ocotal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotal | 49,172 tn | 0.98 tn | 674.2 tons/km² |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 230,114 tn | 0.95 tn | 78.8 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
Ocotal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 49,172 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 674.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/16 | 11:06 PM | 3.9 | 83 km | 19,310 m | 14km SW of Jinotega, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 8:31 AM | 3.8 | 80.1 km | 3,950 m | 5km ESE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 7:11 PM | 4.1 | 88 km | 3,800 m | 7km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/16 | 10:50 PM | 4.4 | 88.6 km | 10,000 m | 14km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/16 | 7:05 AM | 4.2 | 96.1 km | 10,000 m | 18km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 8:57 PM | 4.2 | 93.5 km | 5,140 m | 13km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 1:19 PM | 4.3 | 89 km | 2,750 m | 10km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 1:15 PM | 4.2 | 88.6 km | 5,060 m | 12km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 6:01 AM | 4 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | 14km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 3:28 AM | 5.2 | 99.6 km | 10,000 m | 21km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ocotal
Ocotal is the capital of the Nueva Segovia Department in Nicaragua, Central America.
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