Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Repelón
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 20 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Shopping | 19 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 |
| Dance clubs and discotheques | 11 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 9 |
| Hardware store | 7 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Finance other | 6 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
| Real estate | 5 |
| Religion | 5 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 5 |
| Public parks | 5 |
Repelón Facts
| Area | 267.3 km² |
| Population | 22,935 |
| Male Population | 11,319 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 11,616 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +78.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.9% |
| Median Age | 24.9 years (Male: 24.1, Female: 25.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $25,437 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.49194, -75.12917 |
| Postal Codes | 085040, 085047, 085048 |
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Repelón Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,867 | 18,734 | 21,854 | 24,283 | 22,935 | 22,341 | 21,280 |
| Population Density | 48.1 / km² | 70.1 / km² | 81.8 / km² | 90.9 / km² | 85.8 / km² | 83.6 / km² | 79.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRepelón Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repelón | +78.2% | +22.4% | +4.9% |
| Atlántico Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Repelón Median Age
Median Age: 24.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repelón | 24.9 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
| Atlántico Department | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Repelón Population Density
Population Density: 85.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repelón | 22,935 | 267.3 km² | 85.8 / km² |
| Atlántico Department | 2.4 million | 3,339.8 km² | 732 / 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
Repelón 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
Repelón Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,481 | $11,727 | $14,350 | $14,103 | $17,759 | $24,452 | $23,475 | $25,437 |
| Total GDP | $85.4M | $89.1M | $118M | $123.5M | $161M | $221.2M | $219.4M | $239.2M |
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
Repelón CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repelón | 67,069 tn | 2.92 tn | 251 tons/km² |
| Atlántico Department | 7,106,649 tn | 2.91 tn | 2,127.9 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
Repelón CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 67,069 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 251 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/19 | 1:48 AM | 4.5 | 66.4 km | 47,230 m | 2km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/17 | 5:17 AM | 4.5 | 90.3 km | 45,560 m | 8km E of Plato, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/09 | 7:48 AM | 4.4 | 71.3 km | 21,300 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/07 | 6:08 AM | 4.6 | 67.6 km | 47,200 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/06 | 2:23 PM | 4 | 33.3 km | 19,900 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/06 | 6:16 PM | 4.7 | 51.1 km | 27,700 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/01 | 4:16 PM | 3.6 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/92 | 2:56 PM | 3.8 | 91.1 km | 65,900 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/92 | 3:40 AM | 4.3 | 73.4 km | 43,200 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/75 | 12:11 AM | 5.1 | 64.8 km | 34,000 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Repelón
Repelón is a Colombian municipality and town in the department of Atlántico.
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