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Barrancas, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
Barrancas is a mid-size city in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 38,232. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Barrancas
Barrancas är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet La Guajira, i den norra delen av landet, 700 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Barrancas ligger 150 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 17 350.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,232 |
| Population Density | 92 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.9567°, -72.7946° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barrancas
Barrancas is a mid-size city in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 38,232. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Barrancas
Barrancas has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 697 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 415.1 sq mi (1,075.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9567°N, 72.7946°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in |
Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Barrancas
61+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta Lagunita | - | - | - | - |
| Kinder Maria Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Gimnasio Inclusivo Howard Gardner Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Mis Retoñitos | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio Bilingue Moderno | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Madre Bernarda Buller | - | - | - | - |
| Otra sigla Kind Maria Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nva Rur Mix El Cerro | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Guaimarito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Indigena Muriatuy Zahino | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur De Zurimena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ind La Ballena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Meseta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Pozohondo | - | - | - | - |
| Otra sigla Escrur Mix Provincial | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix Las Patillas | - | - | - | - |
| Casa de Deyanira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix Los Cerrillos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Carretalito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix De Guayacanal | - | - | - | - |
| Concentracion De Educ Preesc Y Basica El Papayal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix La Granja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Villaluz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ntra Sra Del Pilar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lorenzo Solano Pelaez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Elba Solano Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Monte Alvernia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Jose Agustin Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Remedios Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Monte Alvernia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Senora del Pilar | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Jose Agustin Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Paulo Vi | - | - | - | - |
| NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PILAR | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Antonia Rodriguez | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA TÉCNICA REMEDIOS SOLANO | - | - | - | - |
| Elba Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Villa Luz | - | - | - | - |
| Monte Alvernia | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto María Bernarda Butler | - | - | - | - |
| JARDIN INFANTIL DIVINO NIÑO | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil La Milagrosa | - | - | - | - |
| JARDIN INFANTIL MIS RETOÑITOS - SEDE PRINCIPAL | - | - | - | - |
| CARRETALITO | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Etnoeducativa Monte Alvernia | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Ecuela Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa José Agustín Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa viilla luz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Nuestra Señora Del Pilar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Sede Elba Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Sede educativa guayacanal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Etnoeducativa Oreganal | - | - | - | - |
| Centr Educativo Luis Alfonzo Brito De San Pedro (Barrancass) | - | - | - | - |
| Sedo Etnoeducativa cerrodeo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Pozo Hondo | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Eloy Segundo Heernandez | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Etnoeducativa cerrillo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede educativa Chancleta | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Carretalito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Etnoeducativa El Jaguey | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela guamachal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barrancas
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro murillo stereo | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Alegría y Gozo Radio Católica | bible, catolica | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Cacica Stereo 89.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Cardenal Stereo 94.7 FM | musica, vallenato | MP3 96 kbps | |
| sistema Cardenal Valledupar 1050 am | vallenato | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Voz Del Cañaguate 860 AM | champeta, crossover | MP3 96 kbps | |
| olímpica stereo Valledupar 93.7 fm | olimpica stereo | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| fiesta stereo 107.7 fm Barrancas | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| FRONTERA STEREO 89.1 FM | entretenimiento, music | AAC |
Hotels in Barrancas
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barrancas
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Barrancas
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Barrancas
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barrancas
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barrancas
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Barrancas
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Barrancas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barrancas
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Almirante Padilla Airport | RCH | Medium Airport |
| Jorge Isaac Airport | MCJ | Medium Airport |
| Buenavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerrejón Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotoprix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Mango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaci Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maicao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montellano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ríohacha Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sala 77 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Benito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | SJH | Small Airport |
| Villa del Rosario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barrancas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barrancas
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Comunidad Biblica de FE | |
| Comunidad Biblica de Fe | |
| Iglesia | |
| Salon del Reino de los testigos de Jehova |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Barrancas?
Barrancas has a population of 38,232 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 415.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barrancas?
Barrancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches.