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Colquechaca Facts
| Area | 1404.9 km² |
| Population | 36,326 |
| Male Population | 19,119 (52.6%) |
| Female Population | 17,207 (47.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +85.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.5% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,015 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -18.70031, -66.00397 |
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Colquechaca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,601 | 26,728 | 31,449 | 36,619 | 36,326 | 36,300 | 36,261 |
| Population Density | 14 / km² | 19 / km² | 22.4 / km² | 26.1 / km² | 25.9 / km² | 25.8 / km² | 25.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridColquechaca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquechaca | +85.3% | +35.9% | +15.5% |
| Potosí Department | — | — | — |
| Bolivia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colquechaca Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquechaca | 21.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Potosí Department | 23.1 yrs | 24 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Colquechaca Population Density
Population Density: 25.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquechaca | 36,326 | 1,404.9 km² | 25.9 / km² |
| Potosí Department | 869,574 | 119,569.3 km² | 7.3 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colquechaca Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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
Colquechaca Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,732 | $2,670 | $3,172 | $3,565 | $4,100 | $1,543 | $3,781 | $4,015 |
| Total GDP | $84.2M | $83.9M | $100.8M | $119.2M | $144.9M | $56.4M | $134.5M | $142.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Colquechaca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquechaca | 49,456 tn | 1.36 tn | 35.2 tons/km² |
| Potosí Department | 1,187,246 tn | 1.37 tn | 9.9 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 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
Colquechaca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 49,456 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 35.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/19 | 5:03 AM | 6.3 | 92 km | 359,000 m | 30km S of Cliza, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/15 | 9:30 PM | 4.4 | 44.7 km | 289,690 m | 43km WSW of Potolo, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/13 | 7:29 PM | 4.5 | 51.5 km | 282,700 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/09 | 6:28 AM | 4.6 | 96.3 km | 246,300 m | Oruro, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/04 | 7:58 PM | 4.7 | 97.8 km | 279,900 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/02 | 6:20 AM | 4.2 | 94.3 km | 251,700 m | Oruro, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/01 | 1:22 AM | 4.7 | 83.1 km | 260,700 m | Oruro, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/01 | 6:35 PM | 6.1 | 94.7 km | 273,900 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/98 | 4:56 AM | 5.3 | 79.4 km | 33,000 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/98 | 4:35 AM | 4.8 | 94.9 km | 33,000 m | Cochabamba, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Colquechaca
Colquechaca is a small town in Bolivia. In 2009 it has an estimated population of 1,753. It is the highest city in Bolivia, at 4,170 metres (13,680 ft) above sea level, with residences up to 4,235 metres (13,894 ft).
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