Categories in La Colorada
La Colorada Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 306 |
| Male Population | 150 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 156 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.7% |
| Median Age | 37.1 years (Male: 37.2, Female: 37.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,667 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 499 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mexican Pacific Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 28.80348, -110.57994 |
| Postal Codes | 85540, 85549, 85550, 85556 |
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La Colorada Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 343 | 348 | 328 | 267 | 306 | 322 | 336 |
| Population Density | 784 / km² | 795.4 / km² | 749.7 / km² | 610.3 / km² | 699.4 / km² | 736 / km² | 768 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Colorada Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Colorada | -10.8% | -12.1% | -6.7% |
| Sonora | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Colorada Median Age
Median Age: 37.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Colorada | 37.1 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 37.2 yrs |
| Sonora | 26.8 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Colorada Population Density
Population Density: 699 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Colorada | 306 | 0.438 km² | 699 / km² |
| Sonora | 3 million | 180,608.1 km² | 16.8 / km² |
| Mexico | 126.8 million | 1,965,208 km² | 64.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Colorada 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
La Colorada Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,961 | $13,335 | $18,048 | $17,000 | $19,391 | $22,207 | $19,615 | $20,667 |
| Total GDP | $21.3M | $22.3M | $31.4M | $30M | $32M | $36.8M | $37.1M | $39.9M |
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
La Colorada CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Colorada | 1,312 tn | 4.29 tn | 2,999.6 tons/km² |
| Sonora | 12,856,808 tn | 4.24 tn | 71.2 tons/km² |
| Mexico | 496,865,013 tn | 3.92 tn | 252.8 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
La Colorada CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,312 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,999.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9.9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/86 | 9:19 AM | 4.4 | 69.8 km | 10,000 m | Sonora, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/83 | 2:23 AM | 4 | 76.6 km | 10,000 m | Sonora, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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