Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Los Palmitos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public parks | 8 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Churches | 6 |
| Other accommodation | 6 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Bakeries | 5 |
Los Palmitos Facts
| Area | 169.1 km² |
| Population | 15,551 |
| Male Population | 7,883 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 7,668 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -23.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.4% |
| Median Age | 22.7 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 23.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,940 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.37899, -75.26769 |
| Postal Codes | 701050, 701057, 701058 |
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Los Palmitos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,356 | 21,827 | 20,836 | 17,021 | 15,551 | 13,934 | 12,287 |
| Population Density | 120.4 / km² | 129.1 / km² | 123.2 / km² | 100.6 / km² | 91.9 / km² | 82.4 / km² | 72.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLos Palmitos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 25.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Palmitos | -23.6% | -28.8% | -25.4% |
| Sucre Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Los Palmitos Median Age
Median Age: 22.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Palmitos | 22.7 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Sucre Department | 22.7 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Los Palmitos Population Density
Population Density: 91.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Palmitos | 15,551 | 169.1 km² | 91.9 / km² |
| Sucre Department | 814,200 | 10,725.2 km² | 75.9 / 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
Los Palmitos 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
Los Palmitos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,845 | $5,629 | $5,755 | $5,751 | $6,216 | $6,520 | $6,811 | $6,940 |
| Total GDP | $55.6M | $63.2M | $62M | $57.8M | $56.8M | $52.9M | $52.2M | $51M |
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
Los Palmitos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Palmitos | 36,622 tn | 2.35 tn | 216.5 tons/km² |
| Sucre Department | 1,915,532 tn | 2.35 tn | 178.6 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
Los Palmitos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,622 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 216.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/26/18 | 3:03 PM | 4.4 | 35.1 km | 16,410 m | 14km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/17 | 5:17 AM | 4.5 | 76.6 km | 45,560 m | 8km E of Plato, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/17 | 7:52 AM | 4.1 | 33.6 km | 73,880 m | 11km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/14 | 7:43 PM | 4.4 | 21.2 km | 26,290 m | 9km SSE of San Juan de Betulia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/10 | 8:38 PM | 5 | 63.3 km | 39,300 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/08 | 2:40 AM | 3.9 | 78.4 km | 41,700 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/08 | 1:58 AM | 3.5 | 97.1 km | 73,200 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/04 | 3:02 PM | 4.8 | 36.7 km | 42,900 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/00 | 4:19 AM | 4.2 | 99 km | 33,000 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/92 | 3:40 AM | 4.3 | 96.3 km | 43,200 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Los Palmitos
Los Palmitos is a town and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia.
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