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Barranco de Loba, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

Barranco de Loba is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 5,933. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,933 Population 20/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
85.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Barranco de Loba

Barranco de Loba

Barranco de Loba is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia.

People

Population5,933
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain85.6 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population5,933
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates8.9460°, -74.1065°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation85.6 inches (2,174 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barranco de Loba

Barranco de Loba is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 5,933. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Barranco de Loba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above Colombia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area301.5 sq mi (780.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates8.9460°N, 74.1065°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 37 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 127 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 113 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 147 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 145 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 110 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 150 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 142 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 129 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 33 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 132 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 125 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 110 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 100 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 147 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 126 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 146 km
Mar 24, 2014 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia M4.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 83°F (29°C) 1.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.2 in
June 83°F (29°C) 8.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in
August 83°F (29°C) 10.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 14.2 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in

Barranco de Loba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Barranco de Loba

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OTRA-SIGLA COORPORACIÓN JARDÍN DE INFANTES LETRAS Y COLORES - - - -
Institución Educativa Julio R Faccio Lince - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Botonal - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent de Educ Basica Delicias Min de Santa Cruz - - - -
Escuela Nueva Hatillito - - - -
Escuela Nueva Quebrada Honda - - - -
Institución Educativa Segundo Amaris Matute A - - - -
Escuela Nueva La Cuiba - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA ES NVZ LA ESPERANZA - - - -
Escuela Nueva de Bejuco - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA PREESC EL JARD DE LOS NIÑOS - - - -
Escuela Nueva de Garzo Las Marias - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Delicias Nueva - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Sn Antonio - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA JARD DEL NIÑO - - - -
Concentración Escuela Urb Mix Barranco de Loba - - - -
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Libraries in Barranco de Loba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Barranco de Loba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barranco de Loba

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Las Flores AirportELBMedium Airport
Ayacucho AirportAYCSmall Airport
Base Principal Celta Airport-Small Airport
Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport-Small Airport
Buenos Aires Airport-Small Airport
Calenturitas Airport-Small Airport
Calima Airport-Small Airport
Cicuco Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
Elborrego Airport-Small Airport
Fabal-Coal Airport-Small Airport
Gamarra AirportGRASmall Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Guamal AirportGAASmall Airport
Hacaritama AirportHAYSmall Airport
La Gaviota Airport-Small Airport
La Irlanda Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua De Ibir Airport-Small Airport
La Nena Cayta Airport-Small Airport
Las Tapias Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Granada Airport-Small Airport
San Bernardo AirportMMPSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barranco de Loba

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Barranco de Loba)

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barranco de Loba

What is the population of Barranco de Loba?

Barranco de Loba has a population of 5,933 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 301.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barranco de Loba?

Barranco de Loba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.6 inches.

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