Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Matiguás
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Clothing stores | 20 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 15 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Public administration | 5 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
Matiguás Facts
| Area | 1273.9 km² |
| Population | 44,853 |
| Male Population | 22,614 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 22,239 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +55.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Median Age | 18 years (Male: 17.7, Female: 18.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Pancasan |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.83734, -85.46218 |
Map of Matiguás
Interactive Map
Matiguás Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,902 | 38,362 | 42,407 | 42,979 | 44,853 |
| Population Density | 22.7 / km² | 30.1 / km² | 33.3 / km² | 33.7 / km² | 35.2 / km² |
Matiguás Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matiguás | +48.7% | +12% | +1.3% |
| Matagalpa Department | +153.2% | +58.9% | +25.7% |
| Nicaragua | +117.4% | +46.7% | +21% |
Matiguás Median Age
Median Age: 18 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matiguás | 18 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| Matagalpa Department | 19.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Matiguás Population Density
Population Density: 35.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matiguás | 44,853 | 1,273.9 km² | 35.2 / km² |
| Matagalpa Department | 568,699 | 6,877.8 km² | 82.7 / km² |
| Nicaragua | 6.1 million | 128,508.4 km² | 47.1 / km² |
Matiguás Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Matiguás
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Matiguás CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matiguás | 42,342 tn | 0.94 tn | 33.2 tons/km² |
| Matagalpa Department | 538,394 tn | 0.95 tn | 78.3 tons/km² |
| Nicaragua | 5,658,022 tn | 0.93 tn | 44 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 42,342 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 33.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
| 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 | 24.6 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNW of Muy Muy, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/16 | 11:06 PM | 3.9 | 69.8 km | 19,310 m | 14km SW of Jinotega, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/14 | 1:25 PM | 4.8 | 95.1 km | 9,270 m | 2km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/14 | 4:12 AM | 4.4 | 92.5 km | 10,000 m | 9km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/09 | 5:50 PM | 4.4 | 93.9 km | 35,500 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/06 | 2:30 PM | 4.1 | 79 km | 45,400 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/06 | 9:54 AM | 4.1 | 83.1 km | 10,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/05 | 11:02 PM | 4.2 | 99.7 km | 0 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/05 | 12:43 AM | 4.4 | 72.6 km | 40,500 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/03 | 7:38 AM | 3.6 | 45.6 km | 33,000 m | Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Matiguás
Matiguás (Spanish pronunciation: [matiˈɣwas]) is a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua.
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