Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Corn Islands
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 |
Corn Islands Facts
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Population | 6,817 |
| Male Population | 3,296 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 3,521 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +152.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.1% |
| Median Age | 21.1 years (Male: 20.3, Female: 21.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.16943, -83.04175 |
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Corn Islands Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,701 | 4,509 | 5,585 | 6,747 | 6,817 |
| Population Density | 261.9 / km² | 437.2 / km² | 541.6 / km² | 654.3 / km² | 661 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Corn Islands Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Islands | +149.8% | +49.6% | +20.8% |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | +98.5% | +50.4% | +28.8% |
| Nicaragua | +117.4% | +46.7% | +21% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Corn Islands Median Age
Median Age: 21.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Islands | 21.1 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | 17 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Corn Islands Population Density
Population Density: 661 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Islands | 6,817 | 10.3 km² | 661 / km² |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | 381,345 | 26,946.1 km² | 14.2 / 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
Corn Islands Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Corn Islands
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
Corn Islands CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Islands | 5,388 tn | 0.79 tn | 522.5 tons/km² |
| South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | 334,535 tn | 0.88 tn | 12.4 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
Corn Islands CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,388 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.79 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 522.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/6/18 | 9:09 PM | 4.2 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | 37km SSE of Bluefields, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/10 | 1:55 PM | 4 | 83.3 km | 10,000 m | north of Panama | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/03 | 6:12 AM | 4.4 | 98.5 km | 19,600 m | Caribbean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/02 | 2:53 AM | 5.8 | 92.2 km | 7,500 m | Caribbean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/02 | 10:19 PM | 4.5 | 84.8 km | 33,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/00 | 11:43 AM | 4.1 | 78 km | 33,000 m | north of Panama | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/00 | 10:17 AM | 4.6 | 62.7 km | 10,000 m | north of Panama | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/00 | 7:04 AM | 5.5 | 16.8 km | 10,000 m | Caribbean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/00 | 6:28 AM | 5.2 | 33.8 km | 10,000 m | Caribbean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/97 | 10:32 PM | 3.9 | 46.4 km | 33,000 m | north of Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Corn Islands
The Corn Islands (Spanish: Las Islas del Maíz) are two islands about 70 kilometres (43 mi) east of the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, constituting one of 12 municipalities of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. The official name of the munici..
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