Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Calamar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 19 |
| Shopping | 17 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Churches | 9 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Hardware store | 6 |
| Electronics stores | 5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
Calamar Facts
| Area | 217.1 km² |
| Population | 24,408 |
| Male Population | 12,209 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 12,199 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +150.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.7% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 22.7, Female: 23.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,180 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.25110, -74.91462 |
| Postal Codes | 131540, 131547, 131548 |
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Calamar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,748 | 15,336 | 18,825 | 22,590 | 24,408 | 24,163 | 23,266 |
| Population Density | 44.9 / km² | 70.6 / km² | 86.7 / km² | 104 / km² | 112.4 / km² | 111.3 / km² | 107.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCalamar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamar | +150.4% | +59.2% | +29.7% |
| Magdalena Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Calamar Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamar | 23.3 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
| Magdalena Department | 21.9 yrs | 22.2 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Calamar Population Density
Population Density: 112 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamar | 24,408 | 217.1 km² | 112 / km² |
| Magdalena Department | 1.3 million | 23,040.3 km² | 54.4 / 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
Calamar 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
Calamar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,560 | $3,717 | $3,996 | $4,555 | $4,666 | $6,734 | $5,712 | $7,180 |
| Total GDP | $11.8M | $10.5M | $12.1M | $14.6M | $15.3M | $21.8M | $19.2M | $23.8M |
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
Calamar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamar | 62,329 tn | 2.55 tn | 287.1 tons/km² |
| Magdalena Department | 2,983,116 tn | 2.38 tn | 129.5 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
Calamar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 62,329 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 287.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | 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 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 | 82.4 km | 47,230 m | 2km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/17 | 5:17 AM | 4.5 | 55.8 km | 45,560 m | 8km E of Plato, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/17 | 7:52 AM | 4.1 | 90 km | 73,880 m | 11km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/11 | 11:29 AM | 4.3 | 97.7 km | 91,300 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/09 | 7:48 AM | 4.4 | 74.1 km | 21,300 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/07 | 6:08 AM | 4.6 | 69.8 km | 47,200 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/06 | 2:23 PM | 4 | 59.6 km | 19,900 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/06 | 6:16 PM | 4.7 | 53.5 km | 27,700 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/04 | 3:02 PM | 4.8 | 80.8 km | 42,900 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/01 | 4:16 PM | 3.6 | 99.2 km | 10,000 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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