Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bochalema
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 15 |
| Churches | 12 |
| Museums | 10 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Travel agencies | 5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
Bochalema Facts
| Area | 142.1 km² |
| Population | 7,025 |
| Male Population | 3,491 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 3,534 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +55.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.7% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22.9, Female: 24.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Chapinero Central |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.61095, -72.64773 |
| Postal Codes | 543010, 543017, 543018 |
Map of Bochalema
Interactive Map
Bochalema Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,531 | 5,999 | 6,583 | 6,746 | 7,025 |
| Population Density | 31.9 / km² | 42.2 / km² | 46.3 / km² | 47.5 / km² | 49.5 / km² |
Bochalema Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochalema | +48.9% | +12.5% | +2.5% |
| Norte de Santander Department | +52% | +15.9% | +4.7% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
Bochalema Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochalema | 23.6 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 22.9 yrs |
| Norte de Santander Department | 23.6 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 22.9 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Bochalema Population Density
Population Density: 49.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochalema | 7,025 | 142.1 km² | 49.5 / km² |
| Norte de Santander Department | 1.3 million | 21,795.4 km² | 58.4 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Bochalema 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bochalema
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bochalema
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bochalema CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochalema | 18,038 tn | 2.57 tn | 127 tons/km² |
| Norte de Santander Department | 3,305,230 tn | 2.6 tn | 151.6 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,038 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 127 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 48.6 km | 155,270 m | 14km NNW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 6:49 AM | 4.3 | 51.7 km | 150,800 m | 2km NW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/17 | 1:35 AM | 5.1 | 56 km | 128,610 m | 8km NE of El Playon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/17 | 2:34 AM | 4.3 | 35.6 km | 47,330 m | 0km NNW of Gramalote, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/17 | 11:28 AM | 4.8 | 53.3 km | 165,790 m | 12km SSW of Vetas, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/17 | 12:54 AM | 4.2 | 67.1 km | 118,580 m | 16km E of San Alberto, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/16 | 2:23 AM | 3.5 | 61 km | 5,000 m | 5km ESE of Cordero, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/16 | 12:23 PM | 4.5 | 52.1 km | 19,860 m | 0km S of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/16 | 1:56 PM | 4.2 | 53.3 km | 139,940 m | 10km NW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/14 | 8:01 AM | 4.3 | 46.1 km | 153,360 m | 13km N of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Bochalema
Bochalema is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander.
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