Categories in Tunja
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 | 196,793 |
| Male Population | 98,264 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 98,529 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +204.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.2% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 24.5, Female: 26.3) |
| 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 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,626 | 109,727 | 141,366 | 183,694 | 196,793 |
| Population Density | 609.7 / km² | 1,035.2 / km² | 1,333.6 / km² | 1,733 / km² | 1,856.5 / km² |
Tunja Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 29.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | +184.2% | +67.4% | +29.9% |
| Boyacá Department | +0.2% | -5% | -4.8% |
| Colombia | +94.6% | +40.7% | +19.4% |
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 |
Tunja Population Density
Population Density: 1,857 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | 196,793 | 106 km² | 1,857 / 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 |
Tunja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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.
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.
Tunja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | 520,458 tn | 2.64 tn | 4,910 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 520,458 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,910 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.
- 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 |
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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