Categories in Barranquilla
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Barranquilla
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 12,174 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 9,365 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 3,504 | — |
| All food and beverage | 3,319 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 3,213 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 3,190 | — |
| Corporate management | 3,139 | 20 years |
| Hardware store | 2,735 | — |
| Car repair | 2,316 | — |
| Technical construction services | 2,262 | — |
| Real estate | 2,251 | 30 years |
| Education | 2,205 | 45 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,914 | — |
| Electronics stores | 1,843 | 21 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,702 | — |
| Wholesalers | 1,698 | — |
| Wine, beer and liquor stores | 1,675 | — |
Barranquilla Facts
| Area | 128.6 km² |
| Population | 1,200,632 |
| Male Population | 592,305 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 608,327 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +47.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.6% |
| Median Age | 24.9 years (Male: 24.2, Female: 25.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,107 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, El Rosario, El Prado, Alto Prado, Colombia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.96854, -74.78132 |
| Postal Codes | 080002, 080010, 080011, 080012, 080014, More |
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Barranquilla Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 815,980 | 1,067,802 | 1,158,829 | 1,165,962 | 1,200,632 | 1,149,321 | 1,090,212 |
| Population Density | 6,343.9 / km² | 8,301.7 / km² | 9,009.4 / km² | 9,064.8 / km² | 9,334.4 / km² | 8,935.4 / km² | 8,475.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBarranquilla Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla | +47.1% | +12.4% | +3.6% |
| Atlántico Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barranquilla Median Age
Median Age: 24.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Atlántico Department | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Barranquilla Population Density
Population Density: 9,334 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla | 1.2 million | 128.6 km² | 9,334 / km² |
| Atlántico Department | 2.4 million | 3,339.8 km² | 732 / 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
Barranquilla Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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.
Neighborhoods in Barranquilla
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Barranquilla
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Barranquilla
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Barranquilla
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
Barranquilla Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,798 | $7,015 | $7,669 | $7,483 | $8,591 | $11,110 | $10,309 | $12,107 |
| Total GDP | $6.5B | $7B | $7.9B | $8B | $9.4B | $12.4B | $11.7B | $13.5B |
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
Barranquilla CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla | 3,572,167 tn | 2.98 tn | 27,772 tons/km² |
| Atlántico Department | 7,106,649 tn | 2.91 tn | 2,127.9 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
Barranquilla CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,572,167 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,772 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/19 | 1:48 AM | 4.5 | 1.8 km | 47,230 m | 2km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/18 | 7:03 AM | 4 | 39.6 km | 14,960 m | 40km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/13 | 3:46 AM | 4 | 51.2 km | 18,280 m | 21km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/12 | 3:42 AM | 4.4 | 68.2 km | 23,600 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/09 | 7:48 AM | 4.4 | 27.2 km | 21,300 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/07 | 6:08 AM | 4.6 | 27.9 km | 47,200 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/07 | 11:04 PM | 3.1 | 94.8 km | 100 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/06 | 2:23 PM | 4 | 92.3 km | 19,900 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/06 | 6:16 PM | 4.7 | 32 km | 27,700 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/01 | 4:16 PM | 3.6 | 18.6 km | 10,000 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Barranquilla
Barranquilla (Spanish pronunciation: [baraŋˈkiʝa]) is a city and municipality located in northern Colombia. It is the only major city in South America that was populated before its formal foundation. Barranquilla is located near the Caribbean Sea. Th..
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