Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pital
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Shopping | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other accommodation | 9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Churches | 7 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Electronics stores | 5 |
Pital Facts
| Area | 167.3 km² |
| Population | 12,683 |
| Male Population | 6,379 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 6,304 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +63.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.1% |
| Median Age | 22.9 years (Male: 22.5, Female: 23.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,484 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.26650, -75.80442 |
| Postal Codes | 414060, 414067, 414068 |
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Pital Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,746 | 10,905 | 12,426 | 13,353 | 12,683 | 12,241 | 11,545 |
| Population Density | 46.3 / km² | 65.2 / km² | 74.3 / km² | 79.8 / km² | 75.8 / km² | 73.2 / km² | 69 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPital Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pital | +63.7% | +16.3% | +2.1% |
| Huila Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pital Median Age
Median Age: 22.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pital | 22.9 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 22.5 yrs |
| Huila Department | 22.9 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 22.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pital Population Density
Population Density: 75.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pital | 12,683 | 167.3 km² | 75.8 / km² |
| Huila Department | 1.1 million | 18,238.8 km² | 62.4 / 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
Pital 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
Pital Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,773 | $6,779 | $5,911 | $8,529 | $7,082 | $8,582 | $8,482 | $9,484 |
| Total GDP | $43.4M | $49M | $46.4M | $69.9M | $59.1M | $69.8M | $70.8M | $78M |
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
Pital CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pital | 31,480 tn | 2.48 tn | 188.2 tons/km² |
| Huila Department | 2,820,811 tn | 2.48 tn | 154.7 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
Pital CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,480 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 188.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/19 | 6:10 AM | 4.3 | 72.4 km | 27,740 m | 11km SE of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/19 | 9:07 PM | 5.5 | 92 km | 13,060 m | 12km S of Planadas, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/19 | 12:32 PM | 5.6 | 85.2 km | 10,000 m | 13km NW of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/18 | 12:19 AM | 4.5 | 77.5 km | 65,810 m | 3km ESE of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/18 | 1:58 AM | 4.5 | 45.1 km | 35,860 m | 8km ENE of Acevedo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/17 | 12:16 AM | 5.1 | 34.8 km | 157,280 m | 8km SSE of Inza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/16 | 3:43 AM | 4.4 | 50.1 km | 10,000 m | 6km W of Yaguara, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/16 | 1:28 AM | 4.5 | 67.2 km | 40,450 m | 16km WSW of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/15 | 12:56 PM | 5.5 | 92.9 km | 149,000 m | 7km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/14 | 2:03 PM | 4.6 | 79.2 km | 59,450 m | 25km W of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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