Categories in Cúcuta
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cúcuta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 2,373 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 2,137 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,227 | 20 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,047 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 822 | — |
| Car repair | 773 | — |
| Beauty salons | 661 | — |
| Education | 655 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 642 | — |
| Hardware store | 611 | — |
| Shoe stores | 533 | — |
| Car parts | 512 | — |
| Health and medical | 500 | — |
| Shopping other | 500 | — |
Cúcuta Facts
| Area | 939.3 km² |
| Population | 687,252 |
| Male Population | 341,541 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 345,711 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +96.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.8% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22.9, Female: 24.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,543 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Barrio Torcoroma No 2, Urbanizacion Prados I, Barrio Colsag, Barrio Guaimaral |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.89391, -72.50782 |
| Postal Codes | 540001, 540002, 540003, 540004, 540005, More |
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Cúcuta Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 349,566 | 496,341 | 568,829 | 617,068 | 687,252 | 689,803 | 688,012 |
| Population Density | 372.2 / km² | 528.4 / km² | 605.6 / km² | 657 / km² | 731.7 / km² | 734.4 / km² | 732.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCúcuta Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | +96.6% | +38.5% | +20.8% |
| Norte de Santander Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cúcuta Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 23.6 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 22.9 yrs |
| Norte de Santander Department | 23.6 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 22.9 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cúcuta Population Density
Population Density: 732 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 687,252 | 939.3 km² | 732 / km² |
| Norte de Santander Department | 1.3 million | 21,795.4 km² | 58.4 / 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
Cúcuta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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 Cúcuta
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cúcuta
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cúcuta
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cúcuta
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
Cúcuta Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,821 | $6,073 | $6,268 | $5,252 | $6,210 | $7,627 | $7,036 | $8,543 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $2.1B | $2.3B | $2.1B | $2.6B | $3.4B | $3.3B | $4B |
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
Cúcuta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 1,808,536 tn | 2.63 tn | 1,925.5 tons/km² |
| Norte de Santander Department | 3,305,230 tn | 2.6 tn | 151.6 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
Cúcuta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,808,536 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,925.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.6) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/18 | 4:28 PM | 4.4 | 78 km | 155,270 m | 14km NNW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/17 | 1:35 AM | 5.1 | 81.4 km | 128,610 m | 8km NE of El Playon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/17 | 3:21 PM | 4.5 | 75.8 km | 47,720 m | 9km SSW of San Rafael del Pinal, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/17 | 2:34 AM | 4.3 | 32.4 km | 47,330 m | 0km NNW of Gramalote, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/17 | 10:16 PM | 4.6 | 56.4 km | 179,420 m | 31km S of Tibu, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/17 | 12:54 AM | 4.2 | 82.7 km | 118,580 m | 16km E of San Alberto, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/16 | 2:23 AM | 3.5 | 41.2 km | 5,000 m | 5km ESE of Cordero, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/15 | 1:48 PM | 4 | 63.5 km | 43,030 m | 16km S of San Jose de Bolivar, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/15 | 12:10 AM | 4.1 | 55.8 km | 5,000 m | 8km WSW of Umuquena, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/15 | 7:04 AM | 4.3 | 59.8 km | 5,000 m | 7km WSW of Coloncito, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cúcuta
Cúcuta (Spanish: [ˈku.ku.ta]), officially San José de Cúcuta is a Colombian city, capital of Norte de Santander department. It is located in the northeast of the country, in the eastern branch of the Colombian Andes, on the border with Venezuela. Cúc..
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