Buriticá
8.4
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Buriticá is famous throughout Colombia as a gold rush town — the Buriticá gold mine is one of the largest deposits in Latin America and the town attracted a transient population of informal miners before Continental Gold arrived. That history means the town has a more economically diverse and outward-facing population than its small size suggests. The current formal mining operation has brought infrastructure investment.
Mid score (6-8)
Buriticá's gold rush history created real social disruption and the transition to formal industrial mining has been complex. The town is more interesting than most of its size but the economic transformation has also brought instability.
Lower score (below 6)
Buriticá's recent history of illegal gold mining means it had significant armed group presence fighting over mineral rights. The situation has improved with formal mining operations taking over, but the community is still processing a lot of tension from that period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Buriticá, Antioquia?
$8k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Buriticá, Antioquia?
Women marry at 24
How common is a college degree in Buriticá, Antioquia?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Buriticá, Antioquia?
169 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Buriticá, Antioquia?
Local women avg 26.9