Categories in San Gil
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in San Gil
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 493 |
| Shopping | 364 |
| Hotels and motels | 229 |
| Clothing stores | 216 |
| Other accommodation | 199 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 167 |
| All food and beverage | 152 |
| Hardware store | 121 |
| Car repair | 107 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 99 |
San Gil Facts
| Area | 121.6 km² |
| Population | 44,308 |
| Male Population | 21,923 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 22,385 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +66.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.4% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 24.9, Female: 26.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,123 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.55952, -73.13637 |
| Postal Codes | 684031, 684037, 684038, 684039 |
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San Gil Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,622 | 38,196 | 44,131 | 48,094 | 44,308 | 42,971 | 40,659 |
| Population Density | 218.9 / km² | 314 / km² | 362.8 / km² | 395.4 / km² | 364.3 / km² | 353.3 / km² | 334.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSan Gil Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gil | +66.4% | +16% | +0.4% |
| Santander Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
San Gil Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gil | 25.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Santander Department | 25.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
San Gil Population Density
Population Density: 364 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gil | 44,308 | 121.6 km² | 364 / km² |
| Santander Department | 2.1 million | 30,559.6 km² | 69.1 / 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
San Gil Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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 San Gil
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for San Gil
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
San Gil Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,241 | $6,847 | $9,998 | $11,518 | $15,297 | $36,276 | $36,536 | $34,123 |
| Total GDP | $288.7M | $268.6M | $427.2M | $514.3M | $693.8M | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.5B |
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
San Gil CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gil | 129,649 tn | 2.93 tn | 1,066 tons/km² |
| Santander Department | 6,159,623 tn | 2.92 tn | 201.6 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
San Gil CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 129,649 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,066 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/18 | 4:27 PM | 4.2 | 19 km | 161,290 m | 3km WNW of Aratoca, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/16 | 4:11 PM | 4.4 | 21.3 km | 170,930 m | 4km ESE of Aratoca, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/15 | 4:29 AM | 4.5 | 19.1 km | 51,040 m | 6km S of Valle de San Jose, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/14 | 4:28 PM | 4.3 | 18.2 km | 149,110 m | 2km S of Socorro, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/13 | 1:17 AM | 4.3 | 18.9 km | 169,410 m | 9km NE of Villanueva, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/12 | 1:00 PM | 4.1 | 21.6 km | 155,900 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/12 | 5:31 AM | 4.2 | 17.9 km | 159,600 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/12 | 6:49 PM | 4.3 | 20.9 km | 146,700 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/12 | 12:09 PM | 4.2 | 18.8 km | 163,100 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 2:40 AM | 4 | 13.3 km | 158,100 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
San Gil
San Gil is a town municipality in the Department of Santander in northeastern Colombia, located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from Bogotá and 95 km from the department's capital, Bucaramanga. As of 2005, San Gil had a population of roughly 42,000 people wi..
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