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Calamar, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

Calamar is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 9,180. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,180 Population 62/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Calamar

Calamar

Santa Lucía är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Atlántico, i den norra delen av landet, 600 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Santa Lucía ligger 9 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 15 760.

People

Population9,180
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population9,180
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates10.2527°, -74.9157°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calamar

Calamar is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 9,180. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Calamar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area149.1 sq mi (386.0 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates10.2527°N, 74.9157°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 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 M5.7 146 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 144 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 149 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 54 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 120 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 117 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 148 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 83 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 56 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 113 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 103 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 74 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 104 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 98 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 38 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 128 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 130 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 72 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 91 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 6.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in

Calamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Calamar

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Mix de Pueblo Liberal - - - -
Institución Educativa Departamental de Bas y Media Santa Cruz de Balsamo - - - -
Escuela Mix Villa Lilia - - - -
JARDIN INFANTIL DIVINO NIÑO JESUS - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Agroindustrial de Calamar - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Nuestra Señora del Carmen - - - -
Concentración Educ Fco de Paula Santander - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Antonia Santos - - - -
Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 1 B Sur - - - -
Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 2 Barrio Sur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Calamar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
arjona stereo 93.5 - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Calamar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Libraries in Calamar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BPM Concordia0.0
Laboratory0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Calamar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Calamar

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Aerodromo Los Campanos-Small Airport
Bethania Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cocosolo Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Cairano Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Fundación AirportFDASmall Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
Hacienda Veracruz Airport-Small Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Cheka Airport-Small Airport
La Fe Airport-Small Airport
La Gaviota Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
La Ye Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calamar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
9 m (30 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 Calamar

What is the population of Calamar?

Calamar has a population of 9,180 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 149.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calamar?

Calamar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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