Categories in El Zulia
Car repairGas StationMotorcycle repairBuilding Materials SupplierFarmingClothing storesChurchesGovernment OfficeBuilding Materials StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationPhotography StudioTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopRestaurantsAtm'sBanksBeauty salonsCondominium ComplexCountry HouseHousing ComplexPharmacyShoppingSupermarketBetting AgencyGymPublic parksSports clubHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in El Zulia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 33 |
| Shopping | 24 |
| Other accommodation | 13 |
| Hardware store | 11 |
| Gas station | 10 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 9 |
| Clothing stores | 9 |
| Public parks | 9 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 8 |
| Bakeries | 7 |
| Banks | 7 |
| Photography | 7 |
| Unreachable | 7 |
| Corporate management | 7 |
| Car repair | 7 |
El Zulia Facts
| Area | 419.8 km² |
| Population | 24,043 |
| Male Population | 11,948 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 12,095 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +105.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.2% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22.9, Female: 24.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,159 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.93248, -72.60125 |
| Postal Codes | 545510, 545518 |
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El Zulia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,727 | 16,833 | 19,358 | 21,044 | 24,043 | 24,219 | 24,196 |
| Population Density | 27.9 / km² | 40.1 / km² | 46.1 / km² | 50.1 / km² | 57.3 / km² | 57.7 / km² | 57.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Zulia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Zulia | +105% | +42.8% | +24.2% |
| Norte de Santander Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Zulia Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Zulia | 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)
El Zulia Population Density
Population Density: 57.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Zulia | 24,043 | 419.8 km² | 57.3 / 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
El Zulia 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 Zulia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for El Zulia
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 Zulia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,655 | $2,954 | $3,716 | $3,159 | $4,405 | $5,660 | $6,556 | $6,159 |
| Total GDP | $36.6M | $33.4M | $45.3M | $41.3M | $61.3M | $83.7M | $101.4M | $95.3M |
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 Zulia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Zulia | 61,911 tn | 2.57 tn | 147.5 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
El Zulia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 61,911 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 147.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.2) |
| 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 | 73.4 km | 155,270 m | 14km NNW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 6:49 AM | 4.3 | 80.6 km | 150,800 m | 2km NW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/17 | 1:35 AM | 5.1 | 75.1 km | 128,610 m | 8km NE of El Playon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/17 | 2:34 AM | 4.3 | 22.5 km | 47,330 m | 0km NNW of Gramalote, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/17 | 10:16 PM | 4.6 | 48.9 km | 179,420 m | 31km S of Tibu, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/17 | 12:54 AM | 4.2 | 73.8 km | 118,580 m | 16km E of San Alberto, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/16 | 2:23 AM | 3.5 | 52.1 km | 5,000 m | 5km ESE of Cordero, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/16 | 12:23 PM | 4.5 | 82.1 km | 19,860 m | 0km S of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/16 | 1:56 PM | 4.2 | 79.6 km | 139,940 m | 10km NW of Matanza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/15 | 7:47 AM | 5 | 83.5 km | 125,680 m | 15km SE of San Alberto, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Zulia
El Zulia (Spanish pronunciation: [el ˈsulja]) is a municipality of the Norte de Santander Department in Colombia. A portion of this municipality is part of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta.
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