Categories in Somondoco
Somondoco Facts
| Area | 49.5 km² |
| Population | 2,841 |
| Male Population | 1,419 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,422 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -64.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -43.8% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 24.5, Female: 26.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.98778, -73.43611 |
| Postal Codes | 153037 |
Map of Somondoco
Interactive Map
Somondoco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,955 | 6,438 | 5,052 | 2,680 | 2,841 |
| Population Density | 160.7 / km² | 130.1 / km² | 102.1 / km² | 54.1 / km² | 57.4 / km² |
Somondoco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 47% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somondoco | -66.3% | -58.4% | -47% |
| Boyacá Department | +0.2% | -5% | -4.8% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
Somondoco Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somondoco | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Boyacá Department | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Somondoco Population Density
Population Density: 57.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somondoco | 2,841 | 49.5 km² | 57.4 / km² |
| Boyacá Department | 1.2 million | 23,199.7 km² | 52.4 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Somondoco 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Somondoco
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Somondoco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somondoco | 7,448 tn | 2.62 tn | 150.5 tons/km² |
| Boyacá Department | 3,192,155 tn | 2.62 tn | 137.6 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,448 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 150.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.1) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17/19 | 10:23 AM | 4.2 | 32.6 km | 158,210 m | 2km N of Villapinzon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/19 | 11:33 PM | 4.4 | 44 km | 10,000 m | 12km N of Sabanalarga, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/18 | 9:16 AM | 4.5 | 48.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km NNW of Medina, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/18 | 9:28 AM | 4.8 | 44.1 km | 10,000 m | 9km S of Paez, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/18 | 5:25 AM | 4.4 | 95.4 km | 47,890 m | 6km SW of Aguazul, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/18 | 8:15 PM | 4.3 | 84.4 km | 49,030 m | 11km W of Restrepo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/17 | 3:38 PM | 5.2 | 93.1 km | 17,470 m | 17km NNW of Ubala, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/17 | 6:34 AM | 4 | 91.7 km | 31,990 m | 10km NW of Chipaque, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/16 | 7:32 PM | 4.3 | 80.9 km | 124,030 m | 8km ESE of Maripi, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/16 | 2:15 AM | 4.2 | 46.1 km | 148,760 m | 6km SE of Guacheta, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Somondoco
Somondoco is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá. This town and larger municipal area are located in the Valle de Tenza. The Valle de Tenza is the ancient route connecting the Sabanas of Cundinaboyacense and the Llanos. The ..
Somondoco Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.

