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Candelaria, Colombia
Atlántico · Colombia
Candelaria is a small city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 15,631. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Candelaria
Candelaria is a municipality and town in the Colombian department of Atlántico.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,631 |
| Population Density | 290 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4591°, -74.8797° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Atlántico |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Candelaria
Candelaria is a small city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 15,631. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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 47.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Candelaria
Candelaria has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Nov (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1112 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 54.0 sq mi (139.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4591°N, 74.8797°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in |
Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Radio Stations near Candelaria
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| arjona stereo 93.5 | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Candelaria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Libraries in Candelaria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPM Concordia | 0.0 | |||||
| Laboratory | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Candelaria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Airports Near Candelaria
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | Large Airport |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | Large Airport |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo Los Campanos | — | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| Cocosolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cairano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Esfuerzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundación Airport | FDA | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Veracruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Honduras Br Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Amalia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cheka Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Pablo - Incora Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Candelaria
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia catolica | |
| IPUC Candelaria central |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Candelaria?
Candelaria has a population of 15,631 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 290 people per square mile, spread across 54.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Candelaria?
Candelaria 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 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.