Suárez
8.3
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Suárez sits on the Cauca River in northern Cauca where the Salvajina hydroelectric dam created a massive reservoir that flooded Afro-Colombian community land in the 1980s — a displacement that still shapes local politics and identity. The local economy is dominated by artisanal and illegal gold mining on the riverbanks, which has attracted armed group competition for years. Multiple armed actors have fought over mining income here. A foreign man in Suárez is conspicuous in a dangerous way.
Mid score (6-8)
The Afro-Colombian communities of Suárez have a specific grievance history around the Salvajina dam that makes them skeptical of outside institutions in general. The gold mining economy operates outside the formal sector. Some road connectivity through northern Cauca. Not a place with any tourist or social infrastructure.
Lower score (below 6)
Suárez's combination of illegal gold mining, armed group competition for mining revenue, displaced Afro-Colombian communities, and persistent security problems makes it one of the more dangerous municipalities in northern Cauca for any outsider. Nothing here that warrants the risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Suárez, Cauca?
$8k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Suárez, Cauca?
Women marry at 24
How common is a college degree in Suárez, Cauca?
27% men have degree
What's the average male height in Suárez, Cauca?
171 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Suárez, Cauca?
Local women avg 26.8