Categories in Tunja
ATV Repair ShopAuto Accessories WholesalerAuto BrokerAuto Machine ShopAuto MarketAuto paintingAuto Parts MarketAuto Parts StoreAuto Tune Up ServiceAuto UpholstererBike washBody repairBrake ShopCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar Stereo StoreCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersOil Change ServiceParking lots and garagesSuzuki DealerTire repair shopTire ShopUsed car dealersUsed Motorcycle Dealer3D printing serviceAgricultural ProductAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerAluminum SupplierApparel Manufacturer and WholesalerAppliance Parts SupplierAudio Visual Equipment SupplierBeauty Product SupplierBeer DistributorBuilding Materials SupplierCar Alarm SupplierChocolate Artisan
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tunja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 981 | — |
| Shopping | 715 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 378 | — |
| Clothing stores | 329 | — |
| Corporate management | 295 | — |
| Real estate | 281 | — |
| Education | 254 | 92 years |
| Hardware store | 235 | — |
| Car repair | 229 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 223 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 212 | — |
| Technical construction services | 192 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 191 | — |
Tunja Facts
| Area | 106.0 km² |
| Population | 203,282 |
| Male Population | 101,504 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 101,778 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +214.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.8% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 24.5, Female: 26.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,109 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro Histórico, Los Muiscas, Santa Inés, Maldonado, Gaitán |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.53528, -73.36778 |
| Postal Codes | 150001, 150002, 150003, 150007, 150008, More |
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Tunja Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,626 | 109,727 | 141,366 | 183,694 | 203,282 | 209,586 | 212,575 |
| Population Density | 609.7 / km² | 1,035.2 / km² | 1,333.6 / km² | 1,733 / km² | 1,917.8 / km² | 1,977.2 / km² | 2,005.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTunja Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 43.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | +214.6% | +85.3% | +43.8% |
| Boyacá Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tunja Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | 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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tunja Population Density
Population Density: 1,918 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | 203,282 | 106 km² | 1,918 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tunja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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.
Neighborhoods in Tunja
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tunja
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tunja
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tunja
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
Tunja Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $16,377 | $13,339 | $13,706 | $9,366 | $16,301 | $21,354 | $18,963 | $21,109 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $1.5B | $1.8B | $1.4B | $2.6B | $3.7B | $3.6B | $4B |
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
Tunja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | 537,620 tn | 2.64 tn | 5,071.9 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 |
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
Tunja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 537,620 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,071.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/19 | 4:21 PM | 4.3 | 60.5 km | 175,580 m | 25km WNW of Cerinza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/19 | 10:23 AM | 4.2 | 41.8 km | 158,210 m | 2km N of Villapinzon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/19 | 11:33 PM | 4.4 | 72.3 km | 10,000 m | 12km N of Sabanalarga, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/18 | 9:28 AM | 4.8 | 67.8 km | 10,000 m | 9km S of Paez, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/16 | 7:32 PM | 4.3 | 64 km | 124,030 m | 8km ESE of Maripi, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/16 | 2:15 AM | 4.2 | 37.2 km | 148,760 m | 6km SE of Guacheta, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/15 | 9:00 AM | 4.4 | 51 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSW of Aquitania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/14 | 1:49 AM | 4.7 | 29.8 km | 152,310 m | 7km W of Ventaquemada, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/14 | 1:57 PM | 4.7 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | 11km WSW of Pajarito, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/12 | 8:17 PM | 4 | 10.7 km | 43,100 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tunja
Tunja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtuŋxa]) is a city located on the eastern range of the Colombian Andes, in the region known as the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, 130 km northeast of Bogotá. In 2012, it had an estimated population of 181,407 inhabitants. It..
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