Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vegachi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 7 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
Vegachi Facts
| Area | 437.9 km² |
| Population | 14,388 |
| Male Population | 7,049 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 7,339 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +86.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.7% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 27.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,639 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.76141, -74.79473 |
| Postal Codes | 052830, 052837 |
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Vegachi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,709 | 11,747 | 14,285 | 17,279 | 14,388 | 14,193 | 13,617 |
| Population Density | 17.6 / km² | 26.8 / km² | 32.6 / km² | 39.5 / km² | 32.9 / km² | 32.4 / km² | 31.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVegachi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegachi | +86.6% | +22.5% | +0.7% |
| Antioquia Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vegachi Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegachi | 26.5 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 25.5 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)
Vegachi Population Density
Population Density: 32.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegachi | 14,388 | 437.9 km² | 32.9 / 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
Vegachi 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
Vegachi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,876 | $4,684 | $4,889 | $5,998 | $6,194 | $6,036 | $6,426 | $7,639 |
| Total GDP | $41.3M | $48.5M | $58.9M | $77.2M | $82.8M | $80.7M | $87.9M | $103.9M |
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
Vegachi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegachi | 42,276 tn | 2.94 tn | 96.5 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
Vegachi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 42,276 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 96.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22/18 | 1:06 PM | 4.5 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km W of Cimitarra, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/16 | 12:55 PM | 4.5 | 80.6 km | 15,400 m | 13km SSW of Puerto Parra, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/15 | 8:45 PM | 4.7 | 99.7 km | 18,490 m | 37km WNW of La Belleza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/14 | 7:05 PM | 4.2 | 72.9 km | 71,310 m | 12km SSW of Yarumal, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/14 | 11:26 AM | 4.3 | 50.5 km | 78,750 m | 20km NW of Segovia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/13 | 4:38 AM | 4.4 | 74.6 km | 68,300 m | 16km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/12 | 7:52 AM | 4.3 | 73.5 km | 66,600 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/12 | 5:38 PM | 4.2 | 92.5 km | 57,600 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/09 | 3:26 PM | 4.9 | 74.2 km | 21,200 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/07 | 6:55 PM | 4.3 | 41.9 km | 95,000 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vegachi
(Spanish pronunciation: [beɣaˈtʃi]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. Part of the subregion of Northeastern Antioquia.
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