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Baranoa, Colombia
Atlántico · Colombia
Baranoa is a mid-size city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 68,383. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Baranoa
Baranoa is a municipality and city in the Colombian department of Atlántico and widely known for being the birth city of the very first documented black president of Colombia, Juan José Nieto Gil. Its geographical location has historically led to the coining of the name "El corazón alegre del Atlántico",, since it is located almost exactly in the center of the department.
People
Climate
| Population | 68,383 |
| Population Density | 1,108 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7941°, -74.9164° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Atlántico |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Baranoa
Baranoa is a mid-size city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 68,383. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Baranoa
Baranoa has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 885 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 61.7 sq mi (159.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7941°N, 74.9164°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 | - | 71 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in |
Baranoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Baranoa
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ietiba | - | - | - | - |
| Bachillerato | - | - | - | - |
| ENSSA | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa Juan José Nieto Sede #2 | - | - | - | - |
| Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| IETJJN | - | - | - | - |
| La nueva escuela del futuro | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Baranoa
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olímpica Stéreo 92.1 Barranquilla | champeta, entretenimiento | UNKNOWN 146 kbps | |
| Barranquilla Estereo | 80s, cumbia | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Mi%Vallenatísima | tropical, vallenato | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Madrigal Stereo | champeta, merengue | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| vallenata stereo | music, vallenato | MP3 | |
| Metrópolis Stereo | champeta, merengue | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tiempo 96.1 FM | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Walkman Radio | anglo, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Universal Stereo FM | - | MP3 | |
| SALSA Y CHARANGA 24/7 | caribbean music, latino | MP3 | |
| UNIAUTÓNOMA 94.1 FM | cultural, music | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Baranoa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura de Puerto Colombia | ||||
| Casa Museo Julio Flórez | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Galapa MUGA | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA | ||||
| Museo Mapuka | ||||
| Museo Mapuka |
Libraries in Baranoa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Bilingüe | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gardenias | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Karl C. Parrish Jr. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal ”Pedro Dionisio Narvaez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Baranoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orlando Fals Borda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular La Manga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Villas de San Pablo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal Villa Olímpica | 0.0 | |||||
| Repositorio Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Baranoa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Vargas | |||||
| Galeria La 32 | |||||
| Galeria Robertico | |||||
| Galeria San Nicolas | |||||
| La esquina del arte | |||||
| Mercado Barranquillita | |||||
| Mercado de Granos | |||||
| Mercado de Granos | |||||
| Mercado de Mariscos | |||||
| Mercado E.P.M | |||||
| Mercado El Playón | |||||
| Mercado Gran Bazar | |||||
| Mercado La Magola | |||||
| Mercado Miami | |||||
| Mercado Miami 2 | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Baranoa | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Publico de Soledad | |||||
| Mercado Público del Caribe | |||||
| Mercado Sredni | |||||
| Plaza del Pescado | |||||
| Plaza del Platano |
Restaurants in Baranoa
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Baranoa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Baranoa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Baranoa
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Baranoa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Baranoa
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Baranoa
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Baranoa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Baranoa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Elías Chegwin | ||
| Coliseo Elías Chegwin | ||
| Coliseo Sugar Baby Rojas | ||
| Coliseo Sugar Baby Rojas | ||
| Estadio de Béisbol Humberto Vasquez | ||
| Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez | ||
| Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez | ||
| Estadio Moderno "Julio Torres" | ||
| Estadio Moderno "Julio Torres" | ||
| Estadio Romelio Martínez | ||
| Estadio Romelio Martínez | ||
| Velódromo de Barranquilla | ||
| Velódromo de Barranquilla |
Airports Near Baranoa
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | Large Airport |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | Large Airport |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo Los Campanos | - | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cocosolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cairano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Esfuerzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundación Airport | FDA | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Veracruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cheka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo - Incora Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Baranoa
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ahcoholicos Anonimos | ||
| Centro Medico Colsánitas | ||
| Centro Medico Uninorte | ||
| Cesac Mutualser norte | ||
| Clínica General San Diego S.A.S. | ||
| Clínica General San Diego S.A.S. | ||
| Dr, Scholl's Barranquilla | ||
| GEMELLI | ||
| Mutualser IPS Pérez Radiólogos | ||
| Mutualser IPS Pérez Radiólogos | ||
| mutualser PÉREZ RADIÓLOGOS S.A.S. | ||
| mutualser PÉREZ RADIÓLOGOS S.A.S. | ||
| Te oigo centro audiológico S.A.S | ||
| Urgencia SURA | ||
| Urgencias SURA | ||
| Viva 1A IPS | ||
| Viva 1A IPS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Baranoa
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Area de la Iglesia casa de Israel | |
| Iglesia Casa de Israel | |
| Iglesia Santa Lucía | |
| Parroquia Santa Ana |
Quick Facts
Around Baranoa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Baranoa
9 places within 15 km
- • Casa de la Cultura
- • Cerro Conuco
- • Loma Cuquecha
- • Loma de Pital
- • Loma El Campamento
- • Loma La Peronilla
- + 3 more
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Baranoa
What is the population of Baranoa?
Baranoa has a population of 68,383 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1,108 people per square mile, spread across 61.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Baranoa?
Baranoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches.