Catatumbo Facts
| Area | 3668.0 km² |
| Population | 50,658 |
| Male Population | 26,855 (53.0%) |
| Female Population | 23,803 (47.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +253.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.0% |
| Median Age | 24.8 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 24) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Venezuela Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.35861, -71.73277 |
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Catatumbo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,319 | 24,962 | 33,543 | 47,783 | 50,658 |
| Population Density | 3.9 / km² | 6.8 / km² | 9.1 / km² | 13 / km² | 13.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Catatumbo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catatumbo | +233.7% | +91.4% | +42.5% |
| Zulia | +194.2% | +79.7% | +37.2% |
| Venezuela | +132.7% | +56.6% | +27% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Catatumbo Median Age
Median Age: 24.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catatumbo | 24.8 yrs | 24 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Zulia | 26 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Venezuela | 27.3 yrs | 27.9 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Catatumbo Population Density
Population Density: 13.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catatumbo | 50,658 | 3,668 km² | 13.8 / km² |
| Zulia | 4.2 million | 44,028 km² | 96.2 / km² |
| Venezuela | 30.8 million | 912,498.1 km² | 33.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Catatumbo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Catatumbo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catatumbo | 277,172 tn | 5.47 tn | 75.6 tons/km² |
| Zulia | 22,999,363 tn | 5.43 tn | 522.4 tons/km² |
| Venezuela | 161,060,019 tn | 5.23 tn | 176.5 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
Catatumbo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 277,172 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 75.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/19 | 10:00 AM | 4.4 | 80.8 km | 33,290 m | 14km ENE of La Azulita, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/18 | 8:13 PM | 4.1 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | 12km W of La Tendida, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/17 | 3:43 PM | 4.5 | 89.6 km | 32,250 m | 23km SSW of Torondoy, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/16 | 2:23 AM | 4.4 | 98.9 km | 8,950 m | 8km NE of Lagunillas, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/16 | 11:55 PM | 4.3 | 87 km | 12,100 m | 14km E of La Azulita, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/15 | 9:49 AM | 4.4 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of La Azulita, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/15 | 6:04 AM | 3.9 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | 8km N of Lagunillas, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/15 | 8:15 PM | 4.2 | 88.8 km | 10,000 m | 10km SSE of La Azulita, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/15 | 5:53 PM | 3.9 | 89.8 km | 10,000 m | 11km N of Lagunillas, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/15 | 2:03 PM | 4.3 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | 7km NW of Ejido, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Catatumbo River
The Catatumbo River (Spanish: Río Catatumbo) is a river rising in northern Colombia, flowing into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. The Catatumbo River is approximately 340 kilometres (210 mi) long. It forms a part of the international boundary between th..
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