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Altos del Rosario, Colombia
Bolívar · Colombia
Altos del Rosario is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 5,220. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Altos del Rosario
Altos del Rosario is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,220 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.7916°, -74.1656° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Bolívar |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.0 inches (2,285 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Altos del Rosario
Altos del Rosario is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 5,220. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7916°N, 74.1656°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in |
Altos del Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.0") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in Altos del Rosario
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo El Saltillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Pto Jaime | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Los Arrempujones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Simon Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA NVA CAÑ EUSEBIO | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA NVA CAÑO HERNAN | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva de Soledad | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Morrocoyal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva San Jorge Venecia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Riqueza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Pto Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Educativa Alejandro Durán | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Altos del Rosario
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in Altos del Rosario
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Altos del Rosario
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baracoa Airport | MGN | Medium Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | ELB | Medium Airport |
| Ayacucho Airport | AYC | Small Airport |
| Base Principal Celta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fabal-Coal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamarra Airport | GRA | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamal Airport | GAA | Small Airport |
| Hacaritama Airport | HAY | Small Airport |
| La Nena Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Tapias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | MMP | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altos del Rosario
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Las Minas Santa Cruz) |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Altos del Rosario?
Altos del Rosario has a population of 5,220 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 139.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Altos del Rosario?
Altos del Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches.