Municipal Livestock Pasture Distribution in Colombia from 2017
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Description
From 2017 onward, this dataset tracks the distribution of land used for livestock pastures across municipalities in Colombia. It includes columns such as Pradera Mejorada, Pastos Predominantes, Forrajeros, and Silvo pastoril, which suggest a breakdown of pasture types and forage resources. The data is hosted by www.datos.gov.co and was last updated on 2026-05-18.
Use Cases
Analyzing trends in improved vs. traditional pasture area (Pradera Mejorada, Pradera Tradic.) over time using the AÑO column.
Mapping the prevalence of different pasture types (Pastos Predominantes) and forage crops (Forrajeros) by Municipio.
Estimating total land allocated to livestock (Total) and its composition for regional agricultural planning.
Studying the adoption of silvopastoral systems (Silvo pastoril) across different municipalities and years (AÑO).
Strengths
Data is updated through 2026-05-18, suggesting ongoing maintenance.
Includes at least 9 distinct columns categorizing pasture types and land use.
Provides a multi-year temporal scope starting from 2017.
Limitations
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale modeling.
Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
License and author information are unknown, which may affect terms of use.
Provenance
Source
www.datos.gov.co
Time Range
From 2017 onward
Freshness
Last updated 2026-05-18 19:05:19; freshness should be verified.
Geography
Municipalities in Colombia
License is unknown; terms of use should be verified before application.