Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Guachucal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other accommodation | 14 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Travel and transportation | 9 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Gas station | 6 |
| Apartments | 6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
| Zoos and aquariums | 5 |
Guachucal Facts
| Area | 125.7 km² |
| Population | 12,039 |
| Male Population | 6,035 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 6,004 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -43.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -34.7% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years (Male: 23.1, Female: 24.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,524 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.96093, -77.73161 |
| Postal Codes | 524580, 524587, 524588 |
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Guachucal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,242 | 20,686 | 18,432 | 13,700 | 12,039 | 10,543 | 9,070 |
| Population Density | 169 / km² | 164.6 / km² | 146.6 / km² | 109 / km² | 95.8 / km² | 83.9 / km² | 72.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGuachucal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 34.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guachucal | -43.3% | -41.8% | -34.7% |
| Nariño Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guachucal Median Age
Median Age: 23.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guachucal | 23.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Nariño Department | 23.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Guachucal Population Density
Population Density: 95.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guachucal | 12,039 | 125.7 km² | 95.8 / km² |
| Nariño Department | 1.6 million | 31,137.5 km² | 52.2 / 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
Guachucal 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
Guachucal Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,847 | $2,865 | $3,693 | $5,308 | $6,369 | $8,252 | $8,616 | $8,524 |
| Total GDP | $50.1M | $49.8M | $61.5M | $81.3M | $87.4M | $98.5M | $94.8M | $89.1M |
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
Guachucal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guachucal | 28,211 tn | 2.34 tn | 224.5 tons/km² |
| Nariño Department | 3,697,684 tn | 2.27 tn | 118.8 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
Guachucal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,211 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 224.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | Medium (4) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/19 | 6:00 PM | 4.6 | 47.2 km | 1,360 m | 10km WNW of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/19 | 6:24 AM | 4.8 | 36.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/18 | 6:08 AM | 3.2 | 49.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of La Florida, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/18 | 9:35 AM | 4.9 | 52.5 km | 11,550 m | 13km S of Puerres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/18 | 2:15 PM | 3.4 | 44.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km SW of Sandona, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 1:36 PM | 5 | 92.9 km | 33,370 m | 28km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.5 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | 30km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/15 | 7:00 PM | 4 | 28.2 km | 113,460 m | 0km N of Imues, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/15 | 8:39 PM | 4.6 | 31 km | 4,000 m | 20km N of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/14 | 7:11 PM | 4.4 | 49.5 km | 10,000 m | 26km NW of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Guachucal
Guachucal is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
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