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Algarrobo, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
Algarrobo is a small city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 10,042. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Algarrobo
Algarrobo är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Magdalena, i den norra delen av landet, 600 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Algarrobo ligger 51 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 10 042.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,042 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1869°, -74.5753° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Magdalena Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Algarrobo
Algarrobo is a small city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 10,042. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Algarrobo
Algarrobo has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.6°C), the coldest is Nov (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 682 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 253.8 sq mi (657.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1869°N, 74.5753°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA | Unknown | 8.0 m | — | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in |
Algarrobo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Algarrobo
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mix de Monteria | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA RUR DE NIÑAS CARRETO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de Veranillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural de Varones Carreto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Departamental de Carreto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Torito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Ermix | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Villa María de Canan | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Arena | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Rural de Bachillerato Agrop San Martín de Loba | — | — | — | — |
Stadiums & Teams in Algarrobo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Algarrobo
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | Large Airport |
| Aerodromo Los Campanos | — | Small Airport |
| Algarrobo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carmen De Bolivar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| Corral Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cairano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Coraje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Esfuerzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundación Airport | FDA | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Veracruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Julia Carolina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Amalia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cheka Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Gaviota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pablo - Incora Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Algarrobo?
Algarrobo has a population of 10,042 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 253.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Algarrobo?
Algarrobo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.