Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Yacuanquer
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 16 |
Yacuanquer Facts
| Area | 81.1 km² |
| Population | 9,738 |
| Male Population | 4,881 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,857 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +79.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.2% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years (Male: 23.1, Female: 24.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,166 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.11577, -77.40169 |
| Postal Codes | 523001, 523007, 523008 |
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Yacuanquer Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,426 | 8,000 | 9,433 | 10,531 | 9,738 | 9,526 | 9,062 |
| Population Density | 66.9 / km² | 98.6 / km² | 116.3 / km² | 129.8 / km² | 120 / km² | 117.4 / km² | 111.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridYacuanquer Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yacuanquer | +79.5% | +21.7% | +3.2% |
| Nariño Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Yacuanquer Median Age
Median Age: 23.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yacuanquer | 23.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Nariño Department | 23.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Yacuanquer Population Density
Population Density: 120 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yacuanquer | 9,738 | 81.1 km² | 120 / km² |
| Nariño Department | 1.6 million | 31,137.5 km² | 52.2 / 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
Yacuanquer 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
Yacuanquer Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,428 | $4,541 | $5,613 | $4,998 | $6,699 | $8,372 | $8,925 | $9,166 |
| Total GDP | $31.2M | $30M | $34.4M | $29.4M | $37.3M | $43.1M | $45.7M | $45.8M |
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
Yacuanquer CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yacuanquer | 22,793 tn | 2.34 tn | 281 tons/km² |
| Nariño Department | 3,697,684 tn | 2.27 tn | 118.8 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
Yacuanquer CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 22,793 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 281 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.7) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/19 | 6:00 PM | 4.6 | 86.1 km | 1,360 m | 10km WNW of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/19 | 6:24 AM | 4.8 | 68.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/18 | 6:08 AM | 3.2 | 14.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of La Florida, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/18 | 9:35 AM | 4.9 | 15.4 km | 11,550 m | 13km S of Puerres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/18 | 2:15 PM | 3.4 | 20.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km SW of Sandona, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/16 | 5:05 AM | 4.7 | 82.7 km | 138,080 m | 10km NNE of La Cruz, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/15 | 7:00 PM | 4 | 12.4 km | 113,460 m | 0km N of Imues, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/15 | 8:39 PM | 4.6 | 71.3 km | 4,000 m | 20km N of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/14 | 7:11 PM | 4.4 | 90 km | 10,000 m | 26km NW of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/14 | 1:53 AM | 4.4 | 65.3 km | 32,430 m | 12km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Yacuanquer
Yacuanquer is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
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