Categories in Popayán
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Popayán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,380 | 19 years |
| Shopping | 1,014 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 558 | — |
| Clothing stores | 496 | — |
| Education | 403 | 48 years |
| Corporate management | 364 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 344 | — |
| Hardware store | 301 | — |
| Real estate | 300 | — |
| Health and medical | 254 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 253 | — |
| Other accommodation | 246 | — |
| Beauty salons | 246 | — |
Popayán Facts
| Area | 390.3 km² |
| Population | 313,437 |
| Male Population | 158,891 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 154,546 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +166.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.6% |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 23.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,847 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Ciudad Jardin, Santa Clara, Barrio Cadillal, Barrio Pandiguando, Barrio Lomas de Granada |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.43823, -76.61316 |
| Postal Codes | 190001, 190002, 190003, 190004, 190008, More |
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Popayán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,555 | 190,284 | 238,216 | 294,359 | 313,437 | 320,869 | 327,861 |
| Population Density | 301.2 / km² | 487.5 / km² | 610.3 / km² | 754.2 / km² | 803 / km² | 822.1 / km² | 840 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPopayán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popayán | +166.6% | +64.7% | +31.6% |
| Cauca Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Popayán Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popayán | 23.1 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Cauca Department | 23.1 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Popayán Population Density
Population Density: 803 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popayán | 313,437 | 390.3 km² | 803 / km² |
| Cauca Department | 1.4 million | 31,101.4 km² | 45.3 / 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
Popayán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Neighborhoods in Popayán
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Popayán
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Popayán
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Popayán
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
Popayán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,357 | $8,614 | $8,605 | $8,085 | $5,883 | $11,335 | $10,956 | $11,847 |
| Total GDP | $2B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.4B | $2.9B | $3B | $3.3B |
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
Popayán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popayán | 731,870 tn | 2.33 tn | 1,875.1 tons/km² |
| Cauca Department | 3,253,429 tn | 2.31 tn | 104.6 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
Popayán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 731,870 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,875.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | Medium (7) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/17 | 12:16 AM | 5.1 | 64.8 km | 157,280 m | 8km SSE of Inza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/16 | 5:05 AM | 4.7 | 89.9 km | 138,080 m | 10km NNE of La Cruz, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/15 | 12:56 PM | 5.5 | 34.6 km | 149,000 m | 7km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/4/14 | 6:53 PM | 4.5 | 93.3 km | 163,690 m | 4km NNW of Corinto, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/14 | 12:52 PM | 4.4 | 24.2 km | 145,210 m | 9km NE of Villa Rica, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/14 | 11:07 AM | 4.7 | 96.7 km | 43,660 m | 31km W of Santa Maria, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/12 | 10:50 AM | 4.3 | 70.5 km | 53,600 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/12 | 4:31 PM | 7.3 | 62.9 km | 170,000 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/12 | 12:31 PM | 4.7 | 35.7 km | 158,400 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/10 | 7:38 AM | 4.4 | 74.1 km | 85,000 m | near the west coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Popayán
Popayán is the capital of the Colombian department of Cauca. It is located in southwestern Colombia between Colombia's Western Mountain Range and Central Mountain Range. It has a population of 258,653 people, a territorial extension of 512 km2, is lo..
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