El Retén Facts
| Area | 220.6 km² |
| Population | 21,241 |
| Male Population | 10,712 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 10,529 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +141.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.7% |
| Median Age | 21.8 years (Male: 21.4, Female: 22.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,051 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.61135, -74.26824 |
| Postal Codes | 478060, 478067 |
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El Retén Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,810 | 14,105 | 17,738 | 22,057 | 21,241 | 21,295 | 20,820 |
| Population Density | 39.9 / km² | 64 / km² | 80.4 / km² | 100 / km² | 96.3 / km² | 96.5 / km² | 94.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Retén Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 19.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Retén | +141.1% | +50.6% | +19.7% |
| Magdalena Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Retén Median Age
Median Age: 21.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Retén | 21.8 yrs | 22.2 yrs | 21.4 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)
El Retén Population Density
Population Density: 96.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Retén | 21,241 | 220.6 km² | 96.3 / 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
El Retén Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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
El Retén Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,523 | $3,920 | $4,120 | $4,629 | $6,277 | $6,284 | $5,724 | $6,051 |
| Total GDP | $42M | $54.3M | $64.4M | $78.4M | $111.5M | $113.3M | $110.3M | $115.9M |
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 Retén CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Retén | 51,472 tn | 2.42 tn | 233.4 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
El Retén CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 51,472 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 233.4 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 | 69.9 km | 47,230 m | 2km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/18 | 7:03 AM | 4 | 83.6 km | 14,960 m | 40km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/17 | 7:59 AM | 4.8 | 93.3 km | 86,020 m | 37km WNW of Agustin Codazzi, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/13 | 3:46 AM | 4 | 70.4 km | 18,280 m | 21km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/12 | 3:42 AM | 4.4 | 38.5 km | 23,600 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/12 | 8:23 AM | 3 | 87.1 km | 10,000 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/11 | 11:29 AM | 4.3 | 41.2 km | 91,300 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/09 | 7:48 AM | 4.4 | 41.4 km | 21,300 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/07 | 6:08 AM | 4.6 | 41.1 km | 47,200 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/07 | 11:04 PM | 3.1 | 50.6 km | 100 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Retén
El Retén is a town and municipality of the Magdalena Department in northern Colombia.
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