Durania Facts
| Area | 144.9 km² |
| Population | 2,543 |
| Male Population | 1,264 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,279 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -66.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -48.3% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22.9, Female: 24.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,001 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.71307, -72.65759 |
| Postal Codes | 544510, 544517 |
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Durania Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,490 | 6,162 | 4,920 | 3,093 | 2,543 | 2,119 | 1,741 |
| Population Density | 51.7 / km² | 42.5 / km² | 34 / km² | 21.3 / km² | 17.6 / km² | 14.6 / km² | 12 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDurania Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 48.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durania | -66% | -58.7% | -48.3% |
| Norte de Santander Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Durania Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durania | 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)
Durania Population Density
Population Density: 17.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durania | 2,543 | 144.9 km² | 17.6 / 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
Durania 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
Durania Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,933 | $2,961 | $3,702 | $3,830 | $4,431 | $8,207 | $6,974 | $8,001 |
| Total GDP | $2.3M | $1.6M | $1.8M | $1.6M | $1.7M | $2.6M | $2M | $2.2M |
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
Durania CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durania | 6,528 tn | 2.57 tn | 45.1 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
Durania CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,528 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 45.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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. 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 | 52.9 km | 155,270 m | 14km NNW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 6:49 AM | 4.3 | 58.1 km | 150,800 m | 2km NW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/17 | 1:35 AM | 5.1 | 57.9 km | 128,610 m | 8km NE of El Playon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/17 | 2:34 AM | 4.3 | 25.6 km | 47,330 m | 0km NNW of Gramalote, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/17 | 10:16 PM | 4.6 | 71.7 km | 179,420 m | 31km S of Tibu, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/17 | 11:28 AM | 4.8 | 62.8 km | 165,790 m | 12km SSW of Vetas, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/17 | 12:54 AM | 4.2 | 64.6 km | 118,580 m | 16km E of San Alberto, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/16 | 8:37 AM | 4.4 | 70.5 km | 153,020 m | 11km NW of El Playon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/16 | 2:23 AM | 3.5 | 58.5 km | 5,000 m | 5km ESE of Cordero, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/16 | 12:23 PM | 4.5 | 59.1 km | 19,860 m | 0km S of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Durania
Durania is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander. It is 47km distant from Cúcuta. The population is 4,592, of whom 2,172 are residents of the central urban area, and 2,420 of the rural areas.
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