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Chinú, Colombia
Córdoba · Colombia
Chinú is a mid-size city in Córdoba, Colombia with a population of 50,743. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chinú
Chinú is a town and municipality located in the Córdoba Department, northern Colombia. According to 2020 estimates, the population of Chinú was 50,743, with a population density of 81 persons per square kilometer.
People
Climate
| Population | 50,743 |
| Population Density | 151 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.1057°, -75.3981° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Córdoba |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.2 inches (1,377 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chinú
Chinú is a mid-size city in Colombia (Córdoba) with a population of 50,743. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Chinú
Chinú has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.7°C), the coldest is Nov (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1169 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 335.8 sq mi (869.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1057°N, 75.3981°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in |
Chinú has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Chinú
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rur Mix Rincon Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Antonio Nariño De Cañahuate | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo San Jose De Las Piñuelas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Mix De Bajo De Piedra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sta Teresita De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Los Algarrobos | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Divino Niño De Tierra Grata | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix Raizal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix Boca Del Monte | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Maria Cano | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Jose Yances Mutis | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Camilo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Luis Dejanon Dager | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Fem Maria Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Ntra Sra Del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa San Francisco De Asis | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Divino Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educ Lic Campestre Jean Piaget | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Giprest | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Maria Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Gabriel Garcia Marquez | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Caperucita Roja | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Mix De Cultura Imdec | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Francisco De Cacaotal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur De Cienegueta | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Rur Mix Ceja Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Juan Gossain | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo De Pajonal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rur Mix San Mateo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Mix Carranzo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo R San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur San Isidro De Nvo Oriente | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sta Cruz Del Potrero | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa De Heredia | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Cacaotal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chinú
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Costeña Stereo 91.0 FM | entretenimiento, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unicórdoba Estéreo 90.0 FM | cultural, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Voz de Jesús | - | MP3 |
Museums in Chinú
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| museo religioso | ||||
| MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara | ||||
| MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara |
Libraries in Chinú
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de la República | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pompeyo Molina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Departamental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Departamental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chinú
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ara | |||||
| D1 | |||||
| D1 | |||||
| Justo y bieno | |||||
| Mercado Publico de Sincelejo | |||||
| Mercado Publico de Sincelejo | |||||
| Mercado Público El Papayo | |||||
| Olimpica | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Hotels in Chinú
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chinú
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chinú
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chinú
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha de Fútbol de Mochila | ||
| Cancha Municipal de Fútbol 15 de Mayo | ||
| Estadio | ||
| Estadio | ||
| Estadio de Futbol Arturo Cumplido Sierra |
Airports Near Chinú
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baracoa Airport | MGN | Medium Airport |
| Coveñas Airport | CVE | Medium Airport |
| Las Brujas Airport | CZU | Medium Airport |
| Los Garzones Airport | MTR | Medium Airport |
| Berástegui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmen De Bolivar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Algarrobo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Rincón de Mucura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport | TLU | Small Airport |
| Los Mochuelos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Morros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mondo Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | SRS | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chinú
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación Fisiocender Ltda. | ||
| CERINPROS | ||
| Clínica | ||
| Clínica General de Sucre | ||
| Clínica Integral de Sincelejo | ||
| Clínica La Medalla Milagrosa | ||
| Clínica Oftalmológica de Sucre | ||
| Clínica Pediátrica Niño Jesús | ||
| CLÍNICA SANTA ISABEL | ||
| COOMEVA | ||
| IPS Salud Social | ||
| Mexión IPS Centro de Neurorehabilitación |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chinú
What is the population of Chinú?
Chinú has a population of 50,743 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 335.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinú?
Chinú 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 82°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.