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Chimichagua, Colombia
Cesar Department · Colombia
Chimichagua is a mid-size city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 30,289. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chimichagua
Chimichagua is a city and municipality in the central region of the Department of Cesar, Colombia. Approximately one third of the municipality of Chimichagua is water. The municipality seat lies by the Cienaga de Zapatosa marshes.
People
Climate
| Population | 30,289 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.2578°, -73.8123° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cesar Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.2 inches (1,884 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chimichagua
Chimichagua is a mid-size city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 30,289. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 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 74.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Chimichagua
Chimichagua has an average annual temperature of 30°C (86°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.7°C), the coldest is Nov (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 770 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 903.7 sq mi (2,340.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2578°N, 73.8123°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 | - | - | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 14.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in |
Chimichagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.5").
Hotels in Chimichagua
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chimichagua
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Las Flores Airport | ELB | Medium Airport |
| Ayacucho Airport | AYC | Small Airport |
| Becerril Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calenturitas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casacara Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro De Piedra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Monasterio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elborrego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamal Airport | GAA | Small Airport |
| Julia Carolina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Dilia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gaviota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Irlanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Jagua De Ibir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Tapias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monteliban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Granada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pororó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | MMP | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chimichagua?
Chimichagua has a population of 30,289 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 903.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chimichagua?
Chimichagua 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 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.2 inches.