Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tarso
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 17 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 |
| Corporate management | 12 |
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Apartments | 6 |
| Public parks | 5 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
| Nurseries and garden supplies | 5 |
Tarso Facts
| Area | 99.1 km² |
| Population | 7,822 |
| Male Population | 3,832 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,990 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +110.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.8% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 27.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,373 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.86467, -75.82192 |
| Postal Codes | 056430, 056437, 056438 |
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Tarso Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,710 | 5,654 | 6,871 | 8,049 | 7,822 | 7,743 | 7,441 |
| Population Density | 37.5 / km² | 57.1 / km² | 69.4 / km² | 81.3 / km² | 79 / km² | 78.2 / km² | 75.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTarso Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarso | +110.8% | +38.3% | +13.8% |
| Antioquia Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tarso Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarso | 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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tarso Population Density
Population Density: 79 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarso | 7,822 | 99.1 km² | 79 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tarso 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
Tarso Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,810 | $7,041 | $7,323 | $7,841 | $8,208 | $8,130 | $7,508 | $7,373 |
| Total GDP | $30.7M | $42.7M | $49.6M | $56.8M | $61.7M | $61.1M | $59M | $57.8M |
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
Tarso CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarso | 22,981 tn | 2.94 tn | 232 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 |
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
Tarso CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 22,981 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 232 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/19 | 9:09 PM | 4.5 | 38.7 km | 68,110 m | 18km WSW of Betania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 1:08 AM | 4.1 | 61.5 km | 119,610 m | 22km NNW of Pueblo Rico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.7 | 63 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Mistrato, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 3:42 PM | 5.3 | 81.1 km | 110,030 m | 3km NW of Neira, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/17 | 12:01 PM | 4.7 | 36.1 km | 64,450 m | 14km WNW of Ciudad Bolivar, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/16 | 5:42 PM | 3.6 | 48.3 km | 28,000 m | 10km WSW of Ebejico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/16 | 10:33 AM | 4.4 | 70.5 km | 45,070 m | 36km NE of Quibdo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/15 | 2:00 PM | 4.5 | 93.5 km | 89,710 m | 4km SSW of Lloro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/14 | 6:12 PM | 4.5 | 96.6 km | 44,930 m | 37km WNW of Urrao, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/11 | 4:16 AM | 4.7 | 36.7 km | 36,000 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tarso
Tarso is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia.
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