Categories in Jericó
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jericó
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 58 |
| Other accommodation | 45 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Cafes | 22 |
| Shopping | 19 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 18 |
| Museums | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Religion | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
Jericó Facts
| Area | 165.9 km² |
| Population | 14,802 |
| Male Population | 7,251 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 7,551 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +124.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.8% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 27.6) |
| Neighborhoods | San Diego, San Javier, Estación Villa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.79211, -75.78601 |
| Postal Codes | 056010, 056017 |
Map of Jericó
Interactive Map
Jericó Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,587 | 10,038 | 12,058 | 14,021 | 14,802 |
| Population Density | 39.7 / km² | 60.5 / km² | 72.7 / km² | 84.5 / km² | 89.2 / km² |
Jericó Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 16.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericó | +112.9% | +39.7% | +16.3% |
| Antioquia Department | +113.1% | +39.9% | +16.4% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
Jericó Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericó | 26.5 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Antioquia Department | 26.5 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Jericó Population Density
Population Density: 89.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericó | 14,802 | 165.9 km² | 89.2 / km² |
| Antioquia Department | 6.2 million | 63,141.8 km² | 98.3 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Jericó 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 Jericó
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jericó
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jericó CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericó | 43,526 tn | 2.94 tn | 262.3 tons/km² |
| Antioquia Department | 18,178,412 tn | 2.93 tn | 287.9 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 43,526 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 262.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/19 | 9:09 PM | 4.5 | 39.9 km | 68,110 m | 18km WSW of Betania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/18 | 10:45 PM | 4.4 | 94.3 km | 133,680 m | 10km ESE of Villamaria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 1:08 AM | 4.1 | 57.7 km | 119,610 m | 22km NNW of Pueblo Rico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.7 | 56 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Mistrato, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 3:42 PM | 5.3 | 72.1 km | 110,030 m | 3km NW of Neira, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/17 | 12:01 PM | 4.7 | 41.6 km | 64,450 m | 14km WNW of Ciudad Bolivar, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/16 | 5:42 PM | 3.6 | 56.8 km | 28,000 m | 10km WSW of Ebejico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/16 | 10:33 AM | 4.4 | 75.9 km | 45,070 m | 36km NE of Quibdo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/15 | 2:00 PM | 4.5 | 93.7 km | 89,710 m | 4km SSW of Lloro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/14 | 2:20 AM | 4.4 | 98.9 km | 131,280 m | 0km ENE of La Virginia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Jericó
Jericó is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. The town is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jericó.
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