Categories in Quinchía
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Quinchía
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Education | 24 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 24 |
| Shopping | 21 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 16 |
| Churches | 13 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 |
| Corporate management | 11 |
| Religion | 10 |
| Cafes | 10 |
| Clothing stores | 10 |
| Gas station | 8 |
| Travel agencies | 8 |
Quinchía Facts
| Area | 111.1 km² |
| Population | 32,135 |
| Male Population | 15,713 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 16,422 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +8.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.0% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 26.3, Female: 28.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.33957, -75.73018 |
| Postal Codes | 664001, 664007, 664008 |
Map of Quinchía
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Quinchía Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,519 | 34,384 | 34,552 | 30,655 | 32,135 |
| Population Density | 265.6 / km² | 309.4 / km² | 310.9 / km² | 275.9 / km² | 289.2 / km² |
Quinchía Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinchía | +3.8% | -10.8% | -11.3% |
| Risaralda Department | +60.5% | +18% | +5.4% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
Quinchía Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinchía | 27.3 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Risaralda Department | 27.3 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Quinchía Population Density
Population Density: 289 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinchía | 32,135 | 111.1 km² | 289 / km² |
| Risaralda Department | 922,461 | 3,576.5 km² | 258 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Quinchía 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 Quinchía
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Quinchía
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Quinchía CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinchía | 92,977 tn | 2.89 tn | 836.7 tons/km² |
| Risaralda Department | 2,670,570 tn | 2.9 tn | 746.7 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 92,977 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 836.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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, 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 | 61.2 km | 68,110 m | 18km WSW of Betania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/19 | 2:21 AM | 4.6 | 67.8 km | 151,940 m | 20km ESE of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/18 | 10:45 PM | 4.4 | 48.9 km | 133,680 m | 10km ESE of Villamaria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/18 | 8:02 PM | 4.7 | 84.8 km | 96,710 m | 5km NW of El Cairo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/18 | 1:59 AM | 4.4 | 59.1 km | 128,080 m | 2km SE of El Aguila, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 1:08 AM | 4.1 | 46.2 km | 119,610 m | 22km NNW of Pueblo Rico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.7 | 21.3 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Mistrato, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 3:42 PM | 5.3 | 26.7 km | 110,030 m | 3km NW of Neira, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/17 | 12:56 AM | 4.5 | 79.3 km | 105,190 m | 1km N of Argelia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/17 | 12:01 PM | 4.7 | 77.1 km | 64,450 m | 14km WNW of Ciudad Bolivar, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Quinchía
Quinchía, also known as Villa de los Cerros (Village of the Hills), is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. In 1985 Quinchía was described as the prettiest village of Risaralda, for governor of that department. Sebastian ..
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