Categories in Paipa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Paipa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Other accommodation | 150 |
| Shopping | 114 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 95 |
| Hotels and motels | 86 |
| Cafes | 69 |
| Education | 52 |
| Clothing stores | 44 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 41 |
| Apartments | 40 |
| Real estate | 38 |
| Travel and transportation | 36 |
Paipa Facts
| Area | 258.1 km² |
| Population | 28,965 |
| Male Population | 14,463 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 14,502 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +82.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.2% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 24.5, Female: 26.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $19,177 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | El Prado |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.78013, -73.11708 |
| Postal Codes | 150440, 150447, 150448, 150449 |
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Paipa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,895 | 23,031 | 26,777 | 29,641 | 28,965 | 28,149 | 26,713 |
| Population Density | 61.6 / km² | 89.2 / km² | 103.8 / km² | 114.9 / km² | 112.2 / km² | 109.1 / km² | 103.5 / km² |
Paipa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paipa | +82.2% | +25.8% | +8.2% |
| Boyacá Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Paipa Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paipa | 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 |
Paipa Population Density
Population Density: 112 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paipa | 28,965 | 258.1 km² | 112 / 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 |
Paipa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 to 2100
- 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 Paipa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Paipa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Paipa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,647 | $7,550 | $9,538 | $11,984 | $12,936 | $18,342 | $15,742 | $19,177 |
| Total GDP | $97.6M | $176.8M | $242.6M | $317.8M | $347.7M | $482.3M | $425.5M | $512.4M |
Paipa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paipa | 76,126 tn | 2.63 tn | 295 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 76,126 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 295 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.5) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 | 29.5 km | 175,580 m | 25km WNW of Cerinza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/19 | 10:23 AM | 4.2 | 80.4 km | 158,210 m | 2km N of Villapinzon, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/18 | 9:28 AM | 4.8 | 84.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km S of Paez, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/16 | 2:15 AM | 4.2 | 75.7 km | 148,760 m | 6km SE of Guacheta, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/15 | 4:59 PM | 4.4 | 83.3 km | 10,000 m | 13km N of Aguazul, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/15 | 9:00 AM | 4.4 | 42.9 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSW of Aquitania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/15 | 4:29 AM | 4.5 | 67.1 km | 51,040 m | 6km S of Valle de San Jose, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/15 | 1:55 PM | 4.3 | 72.8 km | 138,920 m | 6km SSW of Socorro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/14 | 1:49 AM | 4.7 | 68.4 km | 152,310 m | 7km W of Ventaquemada, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/14 | 4:28 PM | 4.3 | 75.2 km | 149,110 m | 2km S of Socorro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Paipa
Paipa is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the Tundama Province a subregion of Boyaca.
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