Categories in Carcasi
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Carcasi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 13 |
Carcasi Facts
| Area | 211.3 km² |
| Population | 3,718 |
| Male Population | 1,840 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,878 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -40.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -34.2% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 24.9, Female: 26.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,185 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.62711, -72.62625 |
| Postal Codes | 681521, 681527, 681528, 681529 |
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Carcasi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,289 | 6,255 | 5,653 | 4,291 | 3,718 | 3,267 | 2,821 |
| Population Density | 29.8 / km² | 29.6 / km² | 26.8 / km² | 20.3 / km² | 17.6 / km² | 15.5 / km² | 13.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCarcasi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 34.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcasi | -40.9% | -40.6% | -34.2% |
| Santander Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carcasi Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcasi | 25.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Santander Department | 25.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Carcasi Population Density
Population Density: 17.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcasi | 3,718 | 211.3 km² | 17.6 / km² |
| Santander Department | 2.1 million | 30,559.6 km² | 69.1 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carcasi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Carcasi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,026 | $6,790 | $9,582 | $10,572 | $11,165 | $13,067 | $7,414 | $10,185 |
| Total GDP | $40.3M | $43.3M | $55.3M | $53.7M | $52.2M | $62.2M | $33.2M | $44.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Carcasi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcasi | 10,856 tn | 2.92 tn | 51.4 tons/km² |
| Santander Department | 6,159,623 tn | 2.92 tn | 201.6 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 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
Carcasi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,856 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 51.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7/19 | 10:59 AM | 4.2 | 26.2 km | 172,590 m | 8km SW of Molagavita, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/18 | 3:48 PM | 4.5 | 29.1 km | 193,800 m | 8km W of Molagavita, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/18 | 1:10 PM | 4.3 | 25 km | 170,710 m | 11km E of Cerrito, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/18 | 11:11 AM | 4.3 | 21.2 km | 190,130 m | 3km NE of Tipacoque, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/18 | 2:45 PM | 4.1 | 16.9 km | 172,700 m | 5km W of Capitanejo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/18 | 9:43 AM | 4.1 | 24.9 km | 163,270 m | 7km N of Molagavita, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/18 | 4:16 PM | 4.1 | 10.8 km | 165,660 m | 4km N of Capitanejo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/17 | 1:50 AM | 4.2 | 22.1 km | 175,110 m | 11km W of Capitanejo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/16 | 1:19 PM | 4.2 | 26.6 km | 169,500 m | 8km SW of Molagavita, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/16 | 11:55 AM | 4.3 | 19.6 km | 175,030 m | 10km WNW of Capitanejo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Carcasi
Carcasi (Spanish pronunciation: [kaɾˈkasi]) is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
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