Categories in Guaca, Santander
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Guaca, Santander
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 15 |
Guaca, Santander Facts
| Area | 241.2 km² |
| Population | 5,314 |
| Male Population | 2,629 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,685 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -22.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.9% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 24.9, Female: 26.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,542 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.87621, -72.85594 |
| Postal Codes | 681031, 681047, 681048 |
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Guaca, Santander Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,847 | 7,526 | 7,272 | 6,101 | 5,314 | 4,787 | 4,231 |
| Population Density | 28.4 / km² | 31.2 / km² | 30.2 / km² | 25.3 / km² | 22 / km² | 19.8 / km² | 17.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGuaca, Santander Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 26.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaca, Santander | -22.4% | -29.4% | -26.9% |
| Santander Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guaca, Santander Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaca, Santander | 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)
Guaca, Santander Population Density
Population Density: 22 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaca, Santander | 5,314 | 241.2 km² | 22 / 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
Guaca, Santander 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
Guaca, Santander Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,171 | $7,178 | $7,745 | $6,710 | $8,148 | $10,883 | $5,993 | $8,542 |
| Total GDP | $29.7M | $30.5M | $32.9M | $27.2M | $30.7M | $36.9M | $19.3M | $26.4M |
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
Guaca, Santander CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaca, Santander | 15,345 tn | 2.89 tn | 63.6 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
Guaca, Santander CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,345 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 63.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/4/19 | 4:46 PM | 4.5 | 12.1 km | 149,530 m | 9km W of San Andres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/19 | 6:38 PM | 4.3 | 7.4 km | 151,620 m | 2km W of San Andres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/18 | 6:02 PM | 4.3 | 12.8 km | 148,360 m | 12km W of Guaca, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/17 | 11:57 PM | 4.2 | 12.5 km | 154,550 m | 6km SW of San Andres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/14 | 12:09 PM | 4.1 | 8.6 km | 175,010 m | 8km WNW of San Andres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/13 | 8:55 PM | 4.3 | 12.1 km | 162,400 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/10 | 6:59 PM | 4.6 | 8 km | 153,000 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/10 | 7:51 AM | 4.7 | 10.6 km | 167,000 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/09 | 6:55 PM | 4.8 | 4.4 km | 169,300 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/09 | 4:44 PM | 4.4 | 11.1 km | 158,600 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Guaca, Santander
Guaca is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
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