Categories in Mongua
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mongua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 8 |
Mongua Facts
| Area | 302.4 km² |
| Population | 3,585 |
| Male Population | 1,790 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,795 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -50.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -38.7% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 24.5, Female: 26.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,722 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.75084, -72.80339 |
| Postal Codes | 152001, 152007 |
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Mongua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,219 | 6,743 | 5,844 | 4,166 | 3,585 | 3,091 | 2,621 |
| Population Density | 23.9 / km² | 22.3 / km² | 19.3 / km² | 13.8 / km² | 11.9 / km² | 10.2 / km² | 8.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMongua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 38.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongua | -50.3% | -46.8% | -38.7% |
| Boyacá Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mongua Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongua | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Boyacá Department | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mongua Population Density
Population Density: 11.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongua | 3,585 | 302.4 km² | 11.9 / km² |
| Boyacá Department | 1.2 million | 23,199.7 km² | 52.4 / 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
Mongua 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
Mongua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,929 | $2,611 | $3,628 | $7,745 | $7,904 | $7,737 | $8,156 | $7,722 |
| Total GDP | $18.5M | $16M | $21M | $40.6M | $36.7M | $30.9M | $29.7M | $26.6M |
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
Mongua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongua | 9,399 tn | 2.62 tn | 31.1 tons/km² |
| Boyacá Department | 3,192,155 tn | 2.62 tn | 137.6 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
Mongua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,399 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/19 | 4:21 PM | 4.3 | 51.4 km | 175,580 m | 25km WNW of Cerinza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/18 | 9:28 AM | 4.8 | 85.2 km | 10,000 m | 9km S of Paez, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/18 | 11:11 AM | 4.3 | 77.6 km | 190,130 m | 3km NE of Tipacoque, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/18 | 5:25 AM | 4.4 | 73 km | 47,890 m | 6km SW of Aguazul, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/16 | 2:55 PM | 4.5 | 62.3 km | 35,000 m | 11km NNE of Aguazul, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/15 | 4:59 PM | 4.4 | 58.3 km | 10,000 m | 13km N of Aguazul, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/15 | 9:00 AM | 4.4 | 35.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSW of Aquitania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/15 | 4:29 AM | 4.5 | 79.4 km | 51,040 m | 6km S of Valle de San Jose, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/14 | 1:57 PM | 4.7 | 55.6 km | 10,000 m | 11km WSW of Pajarito, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/12 | 8:17 PM | 4 | 63.6 km | 43,100 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mongua
Mongua is a town and municipality in Sugamuxi Province in the Colombian Department of Boyacá.
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