Categories in Socorro
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle dealersMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopAgricultural ProductionBeauty Product SupplierCommercial PrinterFarmingFood ProducerHandicraftWholesalersBoot StoreChildren and baby clothingClothing storesJewelers and watchesShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesChurchesGovernment OfficeShipping and Mailing ServiceCell phone accessory storeComputer programming, web designElectronics StoreInformation servicesAppliance StoreBuilding FirmBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsEngineering ServiceHardware storeHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StoreHousing DevelopmentOther constructionResidential BuildingTechnical construction servicesTool StoreEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary School
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Socorro
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 219 |
| Restaurants | 202 |
| All food and beverage | 108 |
| Clothing stores | 94 |
| Hardware store | 72 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 71 |
| Hotels and motels | 56 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 50 |
| Other accommodation | 43 |
| Beauty salons | 41 |
| Cafes | 40 |
| Car repair | 39 |
Socorro Facts
| Area | 104.1 km² |
| Population | 33,790 |
| Male Population | 16,719 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 17,071 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +119.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.6% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 24.9, Female: 26.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Portal del Saravita |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.46838, -73.26022 |
| Postal Codes | 683551, 683557, 683558 |
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Socorro Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,410 | 23,151 | 27,553 | 31,641 | 33,790 |
| Population Density | 148.1 / km² | 222.5 / km² | 264.8 / km² | 304.1 / km² | 324.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Socorro Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | +105.3% | +36.7% | +14.8% |
| Santander Department | +50.2% | +25.1% | +11.9% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Socorro Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 25.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Santander Department | 25.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Socorro Population Density
Population Density: 325 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 33,790 | 104.1 km² | 325 / km² |
| Santander Department | 2.1 million | 30,559.6 km² | 69.1 / 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
Socorro Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Socorro
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Socorro
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
Socorro CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 98,780 tn | 2.92 tn | 949.2 tons/km² |
| Santander Department | 6,159,623 tn | 2.92 tn | 201.6 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
Socorro CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 98,780 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 949.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/18 | 12:38 AM | 4.4 | 15.8 km | 132,150 m | 10km NW of Simacota, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/16 | 1:50 AM | 4.3 | 29.7 km | 127,420 m | 12km S of El Carmen, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/15 | 6:47 PM | 4.4 | 26.8 km | 136,560 m | 17km S of El Carmen, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/15 | 4:29 AM | 4.5 | 16.3 km | 51,040 m | 6km S of Valle de San Jose, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/15 | 1:55 PM | 4.3 | 6.4 km | 138,920 m | 6km SSW of Socorro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/14 | 1:30 PM | 4.5 | 33.2 km | 136,770 m | 8km S of El Carmen, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/14 | 4:28 PM | 4.3 | 2.5 km | 149,110 m | 2km S of Socorro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/13 | 1:17 AM | 4.3 | 33.4 km | 169,410 m | 9km NE of Villanueva, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/12 | 1:00 PM | 4.1 | 34.1 km | 155,900 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/12 | 5:31 AM | 4.2 | 32.4 km | 159,600 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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