Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Prado
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 32 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Other accommodation | 19 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Travel and transportation | 12 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Shopping | 5 |
| Tour operators | 5 |
Prado Facts
| Area | 344.9 km² |
| Population | 6,438 |
| Male Population | 3,253 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 3,185 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -37.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -32.0% |
| Median Age | 25.5 years (Male: 25, Female: 26.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,105 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | El Prado |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.75118, -74.93004 |
| Postal Codes | 734520, 734527, 734528 |
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Prado Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,237 | 10,358 | 9,470 | 7,540 | 6,438 | 5,654 | 4,889 |
| Population Density | 29.7 / km² | 30 / km² | 27.5 / km² | 21.9 / km² | 18.7 / km² | 16.4 / km² | 14.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPrado Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 32% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prado | -37.1% | -37.8% | -32% |
| Tolima Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Prado Median Age
Median Age: 25.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prado | 25.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Tolima Department | 25.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Prado Population Density
Population Density: 18.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prado | 6,438 | 344.9 km² | 18.7 / km² |
| Tolima Department | 1.4 million | 24,127.8 km² | 58 / 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
Prado 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Prado
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
Prado Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,921 | $6,225 | $5,957 | $6,400 | $7,441 | $11,044 | $10,841 | $12,105 |
| Total GDP | $46.9M | $59.5M | $55.5M | $55.9M | $59.3M | $77.9M | $71.2M | $76.5M |
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
Prado CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prado | 16,927 tn | 2.63 tn | 49.1 tons/km² |
| Tolima Department | 3,680,026 tn | 2.63 tn | 152.5 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
Prado CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,927 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 49.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.2) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/18 | 5:39 AM | 5.1 | 51.5 km | 47,770 m | 23km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/17 | 1:02 PM | 5.5 | 44 km | 37,950 m | 16km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/16 | 7:45 PM | 4.5 | 82.9 km | 61,750 m | 25km W of Mesetas, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 2:05 AM | 5 | 61.2 km | 36,160 m | 33km E of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 12:20 AM | 5.6 | 58.9 km | 33,000 m | 34km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/16 | 1:17 PM | 4.5 | 58.9 km | 52,640 m | 44km SSE of Villarrica, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/14 | 12:31 PM | 4.4 | 89.8 km | 192,260 m | 10km WNW of Ibague, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/10 | 12:20 AM | 4.5 | 82.4 km | 32,100 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/10 | 7:34 PM | 5.1 | 20.6 km | 51,400 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/10 | 3:48 AM | 4.1 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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