Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in El Cairo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 13 |
El Cairo Facts
| Area | 168.6 km² |
| Population | 7,969 |
| Male Population | 3,881 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 4,088 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +3.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.4% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 25.6, Female: 28) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,411 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.76279, -76.22100 |
| Postal Codes | 761501, 761507, 761508 |
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El Cairo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,669 | 9,265 | 9,533 | 8,789 | 7,969 | 7,373 | 6,682 |
| Population Density | 45.5 / km² | 54.9 / km² | 56.5 / km² | 52.1 / km² | 47.3 / km² | 43.7 / km² | 39.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Cairo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 16.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cairo | +3.9% | -14% | -16.4% |
| Valle del Cauca Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Cairo Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cairo | 26.8 yrs | 28 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| Valle del Cauca Department | 26.9 yrs | 28 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Cairo Population Density
Population Density: 47.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cairo | 7,969 | 168.6 km² | 47.3 / km² |
| Valle del Cauca Department | 4.4 million | 20,583.1 km² | 216 / 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
El Cairo 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in El Cairo
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
El Cairo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,709 | $13,766 | $14,888 | $16,818 | $18,452 | $25,022 | $24,144 | $29,411 |
| Total GDP | $6.4M | $7.8M | $9.1M | $9.8M | $10.1M | $12.4M | $11.5M | $13.5M |
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
El Cairo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cairo | 24,073 tn | 3.02 tn | 142.8 tons/km² |
| Valle del Cauca Department | 13,166,296 tn | 2.96 tn | 639.7 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
El Cairo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,073 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 142.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/19 | 7:21 PM | 6.1 | 22.5 km | 122,000 m | 3km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/18 | 8:02 PM | 4.7 | 5 km | 96,710 m | 5km NW of El Cairo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/18 | 1:59 AM | 4.4 | 26 km | 128,080 m | 2km SE of El Aguila, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/17 | 1:45 PM | 4.3 | 32.1 km | 131,990 m | 4km SSW of El Dovio, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/17 | 12:56 AM | 4.5 | 11.7 km | 105,190 m | 1km N of Argelia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/15 | 10:26 PM | 5.1 | 11.2 km | 95,000 m | 8km SW of Argelia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/14 | 9:24 PM | 4.5 | 14.6 km | 120,790 m | 11km SSW of San Jose del Palmar, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/14 | 2:20 AM | 4.4 | 41.2 km | 131,280 m | 0km ENE of La Virginia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/12 | 1:26 AM | 4.5 | 40.7 km | 63,100 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/11 | 10:58 PM | 5 | 50.5 km | 79,500 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Cairo
El Cairo is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
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