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Buenavista, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
Buenavista is a small town in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 4,339. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Buenavista
Buenavista Airport is an airport serving the towns of Fonseca and Distracción in the La Guajira Department of Colombia. The runway is 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) southwest of Distracción.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,339 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.2143°, -74.3136° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Magdalena Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.6 inches (1,794 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buenavista
Buenavista is a small town in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 4,339. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 388.1 sq mi (1,005.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2143°N, 74.3136°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 | — | — | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Buenavista
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mix Ignacio Hadechny | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix de El Pital | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural Bas Andrés Diaz Venero de Leiva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Franisco José de Caldas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de El Coco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix Los Galvis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Departamental de Ricaurte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva de Pampanillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix Punta de Horno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva de Las Cuevas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva de El Porvenir | — | — | — | — |
| Concentración Escuela María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 3 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Buenavista
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Museo Cultural |
Libraries in Buenavista
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buenavista
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Stadiums & Teams in Buenavista
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Buenavista
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baracoa Airport | MGN | Medium Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | ELB | Medium Airport |
| Ayacucho Airport | AYC | Small Airport |
| Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guamal Airport | GAA | Small Airport |
| Julia Carolina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Gaviota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Irlanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Tapias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | MMP | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Buenavista?
Buenavista has a population of 4,339 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 388.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buenavista?
Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.6 inches.