Categories in Boaco
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Boaco
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Shopping | 27 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Clothing stores | 21 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 18 |
| Churches | 17 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 16 |
| Electronics stores | 13 |
| Public administration | 12 |
| Beauty salons | 11 |
| Car repair | 11 |
| Cafes | 11 |
| Health and medical | 11 |
Boaco Facts
| Area | 902.9 km² |
| Population | 56,346 |
| Male Population | 27,474 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 28,872 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +78.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Median Age | 20.2 years (Male: 19.3, Female: 21.2) |
| Area Codes | 254 |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Olama, Barrio German Pomares, Rancho Rojo, Gigantepe, Alcides Miranda |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.47224, -85.65860 |
Map of Boaco
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Boaco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,605 | 44,167 | 50,520 | 53,892 | 56,346 |
| Population Density | 35 / km² | 48.9 / km² | 56 / km² | 59.7 / km² | 62.4 / km² |
Boaco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaco | +70.5% | +22% | +6.7% |
| Boaco Department | +76.9% | +24.9% | +7.7% |
| Nicaragua | +117.4% | +46.7% | +21% |
Boaco Median Age
Median Age: 20.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaco | 20.2 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Boaco Department | 19.8 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Boaco Population Density
Population Density: 62.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaco | 56,346 | 902.9 km² | 62.4 / km² |
| Boaco Department | 153,612 | 4,148.7 km² | 37 / km² |
| Nicaragua | 6.1 million | 128,508.4 km² | 47.1 / km² |
Boaco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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.
Neighborhoods in Boaco
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Boaco
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Boaco
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Boaco
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Boaco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaco | 52,399 tn | 0.93 tn | 58 tons/km² |
| Boaco Department | 142,793 tn | 0.93 tn | 34.4 tons/km² |
| Nicaragua | 5,658,022 tn | 0.93 tn | 44 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 52,399 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 58 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (3) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.7) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/19 | 3:39 AM | 4.1 | 46 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNW of Muy Muy, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/16 | 11:06 PM | 3.9 | 73.4 km | 19,310 m | 14km SW of Jinotega, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/16 | 8:39 PM | 4.9 | 86.5 km | 180,420 m | 10km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/16 | 10:00 PM | 3.7 | 73.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km SE of Managua, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/16 | 7:00 PM | 3.8 | 79.5 km | 16,880 m | 2km WSW of Ticuantepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/15 | 12:19 AM | 4.7 | 84.3 km | 9,830 m | 17km ENE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/15 | 4:27 AM | 3.3 | 82.7 km | 5,000 m | 3km NW of La Concepcion, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/14 | 1:25 PM | 4.8 | 66.5 km | 9,270 m | 2km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/14 | 7:16 AM | 4.2 | 71.9 km | 10,000 m | 0km N of Nindiri, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/14 | 6:12 AM | 4.3 | 69.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km S of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Boaco
Boaco is the capital city and municipality of the Boaco Department of Nicaragua. The municipality of Boaco has a population of 56,900 (2006 est.) and an area of 1,086.81 km² (26% of the Boaco Department) while the department (state) is 4,177 km2. ci..
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