Bay Islands Department
Department of Honduras
The Bay Islands is a group of islands off the coast of Honduras. Collectively, the islands form one of the 18 Departments of Honduras. The departmental capital is Roatan, on the island of Roatán.. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Bay Islands Department | 231.5 km² |
| Population | 55,524 |
| Male Population | 27,156 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 28,368 (51.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +473.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +82.9% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 20.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 21.9 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Bay Islands Department
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,681 | 19,520 | 30,365 | 55,524 |
| Population Density | 41.8 / km² | 84.3 / km² | 131.2 / km² | 239.8 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 82.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Islands Department | +473.5% | +184.4% | +82.9% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
Bay Islands Department Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,606 | 3,507 | 7,113 |
| 5-9 | 3,283 | 3,084 | 6,367 |
| 10-14 | 3,157 | 3,112 | 6,269 |
| 15-19 | 3,037 | 3,261 | 6,299 |
| 20-24 | 2,650 | 3,192 | 5,843 |
| 25-29 | 2,277 | 2,623 | 4,901 |
| 30-34 | 1,936 | 2,265 | 4,201 |
| 35-39 | 1,632 | 1,809 | 3,441 |
| 40-44 | 1,370 | 1,451 | 2,821 |
| 45-49 | 1,078 | 1,125 | 2,203 |
| 50-54 | 951 | 872 | 1,824 |
| 55-59 | 664 | 653 | 1,318 |
| 60-64 | 537 | 476 | 1,014 |
| 65-69 | 368 | 325 | 693 |
| 70-74 | 265 | 246 | 512 |
| 75-79 | 178 | 165 | 344 |
| 80-84 | 102 | 103 | 206 |
| 85 Plus | 65 | 99 | 165 |
Population Density
Population Density: 239.8 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Islands Department | 55,524 | 231.5 km² | 239.8 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19,520 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 30,365 | 55.6% | 10,845 |
| 2020 | 58,958 | 39.3% | 14,296 |
| 2030 | 64,515 | 9.4% | 5,557 |
| 2040 | 68,609 | 6.3% | 4,094 |
| 2050 | 71,154 | 3.7% | 2,545 |
| 2060 | 72,396 | 1.7% | 1,242 |
| 2070 | 72,601 | 0.3% | 205 |
| 2080 | 71,967 | -0.9% | -634 |
| 2090 | 70,717 | -1.7% | -1,250 |
| 2100 | 69,049 | -2.4% | -1,668 |
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Bay Islands Department
Cities in Bay Islands Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanaja | 57.1 km² | 3,152 | 143.1 / mi² |
| Jose Santos Guardiola, Honduras | 65.4 km² | 9,432 | 373.4 / mi² |
| Roatan, Honduras | 67 km² | 39,448 | 1,525 / mi² |
| Útila | 42.1 km² | 3,494 | 215.2 / mi² |
Other Departments in Honduras
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlántida Department | 4,379.2 km² | 420,819 | 248.9 / mi² |
| Choluteca Department | 4,389.7 km² | 412,511 | 243.4 / mi² |
| Colón | 8,277.8 km² | 296,346 | 92.7 / mi² |
| Comayagua Department | 5,071.9 km² | 485,912 | 248.1 / mi² |
| Copán Department | 3,245 km² | 364,725 | 291.1 / mi² |
| Cortés Department | 4,002.6 km² | 1.5 million | 983.7 / mi² |
| El Paraíso Department | 7,363.4 km² | 429,792 | 151.2 / mi² |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 8,594.1 km² | 1.5 million | 442.6 / mi² |
| Gracias a Dios Department | 17,055.7 km² | 82,474 | 12.5 / mi² |
| Intibuca, Honduras | 3,128.1 km² | 222,210 | 184.0 / mi² |
| La Paz, Honduras | 2,588.8 km² | 191,270 | 191.4 / mi² |
| Lempira Department | 4,286.2 km² | 310,704 | 187.7 / mi² |
| Ocotepeque Department | 1,636.5 km² | 139,632 | 221.0 / mi² |
| Olancho Department | 24,044.9 km² | 504,437 | 54.3 / mi² |
| Santa Bárbara, Honduras | 5,016.8 km² | 407,712 | 210.5 / mi² |
| Valle Department | 1,618.8 km² | 165,438 | 264.7 / mi² |
| Yoro Department | 7,794.7 km² | 550,276 | 182.8 / mi² |
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