Categories in Ataco
Gas StationAgricultural ProductionFarmingClothing storesChurchesHome Goods StoreEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsCountry HouseHousing ComplexShoppingPlaygroundPublic parksHotels and motelsHousing Society
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ataco
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 18 |
| Shopping | 12 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Gas station | 6 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
Ataco Facts
| Area | 820.1 km² |
| Population | 18,707 |
| Male Population | 9,451 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 9,256 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.0% |
| Median Age | 25.5 years (Male: 24.9, Female: 26) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,905 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.59147, -75.38178 |
| Postal Codes | 735050, 735057, 735058 |
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Ataco Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,644 | 21,497 | 22,259 | 20,841 | 18,707 | 17,316 | 15,688 |
| Population Density | 21.5 / km² | 26.2 / km² | 27.1 / km² | 25.4 / km² | 22.8 / km² | 21.1 / km² | 19.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAtaco Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 16% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ataco | +6% | -13% | -16% |
| Tolima Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ataco Median Age
Median Age: 25.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ataco | 25.5 yrs | 26 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Tolima Department | 25.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ataco Population Density
Population Density: 22.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ataco | 18,707 | 820.1 km² | 22.8 / km² |
| Tolima Department | 1.4 million | 24,127.8 km² | 58 / 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
Ataco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Ataco Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,454 | $7,420 | $6,314 | $7,937 | $14,279 | $10,649 | $8,004 | $11,905 |
| Total GDP | $95.5M | $164.8M | $142.4M | $176.7M | $305.3M | $211.6M | $155.9M | $225.3M |
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
Ataco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ataco | 49,184 tn | 2.63 tn | 60 tons/km² |
| Tolima Department | 3,680,026 tn | 2.63 tn | 152.5 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
Ataco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 49,184 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 60 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/19 | 6:10 AM | 4.3 | 81.6 km | 27,740 m | 11km SE of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/19 | 9:07 PM | 5.5 | 63.4 km | 13,060 m | 12km S of Planadas, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/19 | 12:32 PM | 5.6 | 73.2 km | 10,000 m | 13km NW of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/18 | 5:39 AM | 5.1 | 89 km | 47,770 m | 23km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/18 | 12:19 AM | 4.5 | 76.5 km | 65,810 m | 3km ESE of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 2:12 AM | 4.4 | 83.3 km | 162,110 m | 10km W of La Cumbre, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/17 | 10:06 AM | 4.8 | 65.6 km | 58,650 m | 14km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/17 | 1:02 PM | 5.5 | 80.5 km | 37,950 m | 16km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 2:05 AM | 5 | 100 km | 36,160 m | 33km E of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 12:20 AM | 5.6 | 99.8 km | 33,000 m | 34km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ataco
Ataco is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 20,060 in the 1993 census. Colombian state has been accused of human rights violations in Ataco[1].
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