Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Salgar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 6 |
| Corporate management | 5 |
| Motorcycle repair | 5 |
Salgar Facts
| Area | 257.8 km² |
| Population | 19,197 |
| Male Population | 9,405 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 9,792 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +105.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 25.4, Female: 27.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,968 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | La América |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.96502, -75.96541 |
| Postal Codes | 056470, 056477, 056478 |
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Salgar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,353 | 14,253 | 17,044 | 19,919 | 19,197 | 18,942 | 18,255 |
| Population Density | 36.3 / km² | 55.3 / km² | 66.1 / km² | 77.3 / km² | 74.5 / km² | 73.5 / km² | 70.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSalgar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgar | +105.2% | +34.7% | +12.6% |
| Antioquia Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Salgar Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgar | 26.5 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Antioquia Department | 26.5 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Salgar Population Density
Population Density: 74.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgar | 19,197 | 257.8 km² | 74.5 / km² |
| Antioquia Department | 6.2 million | 63,141.8 km² | 98.3 / 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
Salgar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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 Salgar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Salgar
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
Salgar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,684 | $4,381 | $4,331 | $5,317 | $5,758 | $6,471 | $5,660 | $6,968 |
| Total GDP | $71.6M | $73.4M | $77.6M | $100.9M | $112.3M | $125M | $114.3M | $139.8M |
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
Salgar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salgar | 56,428 tn | 2.94 tn | 218.9 tons/km² |
| Antioquia Department | 18,178,412 tn | 2.93 tn | 287.9 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
Salgar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,428 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 218.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.6) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/19 | 9:09 PM | 4.5 | 33.7 km | 68,110 m | 18km WSW of Betania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 1:08 AM | 4.1 | 64.4 km | 119,610 m | 22km NNW of Pueblo Rico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/18 | 11:25 PM | 3.7 | 73.3 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Mistrato, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 3:42 PM | 5.3 | 97.9 km | 110,030 m | 3km NW of Neira, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/17 | 12:01 PM | 4.7 | 21.3 km | 64,450 m | 14km WNW of Ciudad Bolivar, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/16 | 5:42 PM | 3.6 | 38.8 km | 28,000 m | 10km WSW of Ebejico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/16 | 10:33 AM | 4.4 | 54 km | 45,070 m | 36km NE of Quibdo, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/15 | 2:00 PM | 4.5 | 86.6 km | 89,710 m | 4km SSW of Lloro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/14 | 6:12 PM | 4.5 | 77.7 km | 44,930 m | 37km WNW of Urrao, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/11 | 4:16 AM | 4.7 | 35.4 km | 36,000 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Salgar
Salgar (Spanish pronunciation: [salˈɣar]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. town was hit by a massive landslide in 2015.
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