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Buenaventura, Colombia
Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia
Buenaventura is a large city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 240,387. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 240,387 |
| Population Density | 8,002 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.8801°, -77.0312° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Valle del Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 221.7 inches (5,630 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buenaventura
Buenaventura is a large city in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 240,387. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 221.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Buenaventura
Buenaventura has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (24.6°C), the coldest is Nov (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2626 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 64 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8801°N, 77.0312°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 2 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 20.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 20.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 23.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 26.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 22.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 18.8 in |
Buenaventura has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 221.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (26.7") and February the driest (10.4").
Colleges & Universities in Buenaventura
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Conocimiento e Innovación Bahía de Buenaventura | University | - | , |
| I.E. Francisco José de Caldas | College | - | Visit → |
| I.e. San Antonio | College | - | , |
| IE San Rafael | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa La Anunciación | College | - | , |
| Jardin Santo Tomas | College | - | , |
| Normal Superior Juan Ladrilleros | College | - | Visit → |
| SENA Buenaventura | College | - | , |
| Teofilo Roberto Potes | College | - | Visit → |
| Universidad del Pacifico | University | - | Visit → |
| UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACIFICO | University | - | , |
| Universidad del Quindío - Sede Buenaventura | University | - | , |
| Universidad del Valle sede Pacífico | University | - | , |
Schools in Buenaventura
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LICEO DEL PACIFICO | - | - | - | - |
| LICEO DEL PACIFICO | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. GERARDO VALENCIA CANO | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. LICEO OCCIDENTE | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. DOICESANO | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO NAVAL JOSE PRUDENCIO PADILLA | - | - | - | - |
| TESLA Academyc | - | - | - | - |
| I.e Antonio José Ruiz | - | - | - | - |
| Ie Mariana Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Ie Mariana Solano | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. GERARDO VALENCIA CANO | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. LICEO OCCIDENTE | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. DOICESANO | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO NAVAL JOSE PRUDENCIO PADILLA | - | - | - | - |
| TESLA Academyc | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| I.e Antonio José Ruiz | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buenaventura
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZonaSalsa | guaguanco, latin jazz | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Tiempo Cali 89.5 FM | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| LA X 96.5 Cali | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Candela Cali 102.5 FM | entretenimiento, latino | FLV | |
| Blu Radio Cali 91.5 FM | debate, deportes | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Voces del Pacífico (106.6 FM) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Musical Stereo | 60s, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| boom fm 99.1 cali | crossover, deportes | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Animecol Radio | anime, music | MP3 | |
| Durisima Radio Online | guagunco, latin | MP3 128 kbps | |
| King | latin pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Auténtica Cali 660 AM | bible, cristiana | MP3 64 kbps | |
| sasagordaradio | jazz, salsa | MP3 | |
| Edward Ortega Radio - Mas + Popular | boleros, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO PALMIRA 1050 AM | entretenimiento, general | MP3 |
Libraries in Buenaventura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Unipacifico | 0.0 |
Hotels in Buenaventura
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buenaventura
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buenaventura
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Buenaventura
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buenaventura
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Buenaventura
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Buenaventura
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Buenaventura
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Buenaventura
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buenaventura
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Buenaventura
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Buenaventura
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Buenaventura
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Buenaventura
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | Large Airport |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport | BUN | Medium Airport |
| Castilla Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cavasa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Darien Calima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Milagro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Incauca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Manuelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Mayaguez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Providencia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juanchaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La .Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Base-Fumivalle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cañas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| San Gerardo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Udelva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buenaventura
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Jardín | |
| Capilla del Jardín | |
| Catedral de San Buenaventura | |
| Catedral de San Buenaventura | |
| IDMJI CHURCH of a ministerial god of INTERNATIONAL JESUCRISTO | |
| Iglesia de Pueblo Nuevo | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesis de Bellavista | |
| Iglesis de Bellavista | |
| Pastoral Social Diocesana | |
| Pastoral Social Diocesana |
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Quick Facts
Around Buenaventura
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Buenaventura
What is the population of Buenaventura?
Buenaventura has a population of 240,387 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 8,002 people per square mile, spread across 30.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buenaventura?
Buenaventura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 64 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 221.7 inches.