Categories in Buesaco
Gas StationMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairClothing storesChurchesHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBanksCondominium ComplexCountry HouseHousing ComplexPharmacyShoppingSupermarketPlaygroundPublic parksHotels and motelsHousing SocietyTransportation Service
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Buesaco
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Education | 25 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 17 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 13 |
| Churches | 12 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Ice cream and yogurt shops | 7 |
| Secondary education | 7 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Playground | 7 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 6 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
Buesaco Facts
| Area | 531.1 km² |
| Population | 24,683 |
| Male Population | 12,403 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 12,280 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.0% |
| Median Age | 23.2 years (Male: 22.7, Female: 23.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.39017, -77.15981 |
| Postal Codes | 520501, 520507, 520508, 520509, 520517, More |
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Buesaco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,496 | 18,229 | 21,271 | 23,684 | 24,683 |
| Population Density | 23.5 / km² | 34.3 / km² | 40 / km² | 44.6 / km² | 46.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buesaco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buesaco | +89.5% | +29.9% | +11.3% |
| Nariño Department | +50.9% | +23.9% | +12.8% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buesaco Median Age
Median Age: 23.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buesaco | 23.2 yrs | 23.7 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
| Nariño Department | 23.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Buesaco Population Density
Population Density: 46.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buesaco | 24,683 | 531.1 km² | 46.5 / km² |
| Nariño Department | 1.6 million | 31,137.5 km² | 52.2 / 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
Buesaco 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
Buesaco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buesaco | 57,768 tn | 2.34 tn | 108.8 tons/km² |
| Nariño Department | 3,697,684 tn | 2.27 tn | 118.8 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
Buesaco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 57,768 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 108.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.8) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/18 | 6:08 AM | 3.2 | 30.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of La Florida, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/18 | 9:35 AM | 4.9 | 37.8 km | 11,550 m | 13km S of Puerres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/18 | 2:15 PM | 3.4 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | 2km SW of Sandona, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/16 | 5:05 AM | 4.7 | 42.2 km | 138,080 m | 10km NNE of La Cruz, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/15 | 7:00 PM | 4 | 52.3 km | 113,460 m | 0km N of Imues, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/14 | 2:52 PM | 4.7 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km SW of Cumbal, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/13 | 2:16 PM | 6.9 | 38.3 km | 145,000 m | 2km N of Yacuanquer, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/11 | 12:53 AM | 4.7 | 40.8 km | 95,700 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/10 | 6:50 PM | 4 | 29.2 km | 0 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/06 | 1:50 PM | 4.8 | 84.5 km | 42,700 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Buesaco
Buesaco is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
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