Categories in Tolú
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tolú
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 145 |
| Hotels and motels | 143 |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Shopping | 49 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 47 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 29 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 24 |
| Travel agencies | 21 |
| Travel and transportation | 19 |
| Real estate | 18 |
Tolú Facts
| Area | 264.9 km² |
| Population | 33,026 |
| Male Population | 16,742 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 16,284 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +179.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.7% |
| Median Age | 22.7 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 23.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.52392, -75.58139 |
| Postal Codes | 706010 |
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Tolú Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,826 | 19,392 | 24,703 | 30,913 | 33,026 |
| Population Density | 44.6 / km² | 73.2 / km² | 93.3 / km² | 116.7 / km² | 124.7 / km² |
Tolú Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolú | +161.4% | +59.4% | +25.1% |
| Sucre Department | +72.6% | +25.1% | +9.6% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
Tolú Median Age
Median Age: 22.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolú | 22.7 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Sucre Department | 22.7 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Tolú Population Density
Population Density: 125 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolú | 33,026 | 264.9 km² | 125 / km² |
| Sucre Department | 814,200 | 10,725.2 km² | 75.9 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Tolú 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tolú
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tolú
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tolú CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolú | 77,776 tn | 2.35 tn | 293.6 tons/km² |
| Sucre Department | 1,915,532 tn | 2.35 tn | 178.6 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 77,776 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 293.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/26/18 | 3:03 PM | 4.4 | 72.5 km | 16,410 m | 14km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/17 | 7:52 AM | 4.1 | 68 km | 73,880 m | 11km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/14 | 7:43 PM | 4.4 | 53.8 km | 26,290 m | 9km SSE of San Juan de Betulia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/10 | 8:38 PM | 5 | 63.4 km | 39,300 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/08 | 2:40 AM | 3.9 | 43.3 km | 41,700 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/04 | 3:02 PM | 4.8 | 67.6 km | 42,900 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/84 | 11:56 AM | 5 | 88.8 km | 64,700 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/75 | 12:11 AM | 5.1 | 79 km | 34,000 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/75 | 8:38 PM | 5.5 | 67.8 km | 52,000 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
Tolú
Tolú is a small municipality and town in Sucre Department, northern Colombia by the Caribbean sea. The municipality has an area of 500 km². The name of Tolú comes from a tree called the Balsam of Tolú. offers ecotourism ideal for diving and rain for..
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