Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nuquí
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 63 |
| Other accommodation | 36 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Travel agencies | 5 |
Nuquí Facts
| Area | 573.6 km² |
| Population | 7,187 |
| Male Population | 3,562 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 3,625 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +145.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.0% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 17.4, Female: 18.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,161 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.71250, -77.27083 |
| Postal Codes | 276050, 276057, 276058 |
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Nuquí Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,929 | 5,175 | 6,844 | 9,231 | 7,187 | 7,426 | 7,471 |
| Population Density | 5.1 / km² | 9 / km² | 11.9 / km² | 16.1 / km² | 12.5 / km² | 12.9 / km² | 13 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNuquí Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuquí | +145.4% | +38.9% | +5% |
| Chocó Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nuquí Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuquí | 17.9 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
| Chocó Department | 17.9 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Nuquí Population Density
Population Density: 12.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuquí | 7,187 | 573.6 km² | 12.5 / km² |
| Chocó Department | 516,882 | 47,966.9 km² | 10.8 / 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
Nuquí Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Nuquí
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
Nuquí Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,547 | $2,808 | $2,843 | $3,069 | $3,779 | $4,119 | $3,712 | $4,161 |
| Total GDP | $7.7M | $7.3M | $8M | $9.2M | $12.6M | $15M | $12.8M | $14.2M |
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
Nuquí CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuquí | 15,420 tn | 2.15 tn | 26.9 tons/km² |
| Chocó Department | 1,215,624 tn | 2.35 tn | 25.3 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
Nuquí CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,420 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9.6) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/18 | 6:01 AM | 4.5 | 48.5 km | 10,000 m | 10km S of Mutis, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/18 | 2:05 AM | 4.3 | 37.2 km | 35,000 m | 37km WSW of Nuqui, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/18 | 7:56 AM | 4.5 | 55.3 km | 36,890 m | 55km WSW of Nuqui, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/16 | 2:54 AM | 4.6 | 33.3 km | 9,440 m | 33km W of Nuqui, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/15 | 1:33 AM | 4.5 | 35.6 km | 38,150 m | 35km WSW of Nuqui, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/15 | 10:00 AM | 4.5 | 44.2 km | 13,090 m | 24km SSW of Mutis, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/14 | 6:19 AM | 4.5 | 67.5 km | 14,330 m | 67km WSW of Nuqui, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/14 | 6:05 AM | 4.7 | 64.3 km | 25,220 m | 18km W of Mutis, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/14 | 3:22 AM | 4.5 | 57.9 km | 44,290 m | 57km SW of Nuqui, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/14 | 3:38 PM | 4.6 | 54.2 km | 28,200 m | 54km WNW of Nuqui, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Nuquí
Nuquí is a municipality and town in the Chocó Department, Colombia. The municipality of Nuquí is located in the department of Chocó in the Western part of Colombia between the mountaineous area of Baudó and the Pacific Ocean. Nuquí has a great ethnic..
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