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Chiriguaná, Colombia

Cesar Department · Colombia

Chiriguaná is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 27,006. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,006 Population 41/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
66.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chiriguaná

Chiriguaná

Chiriguaná is a city and municipality in the Department of Cesar, Colombia.

People

Population27,006
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain66.7 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population27,006
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates9.3624°, -73.6031°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCesar Department
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation66.7 inches (1,694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiriguaná

Chiriguaná is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 27,006. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 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 66.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Chiriguaná

Chiriguaná 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30.1°C / 86°F 22° / 39.2° 14.4
Feb 31.3°C / 88°F 23.1° / 40.5° 16.6
Mar 31.7°C / 89°F 23.1° / 40.9° 28.3
Apr 31°C / 88°F 24.1° / 41.3° 81.5
May 30.3°C / 87°F 24° / 40.7° 124.9
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 23.8° / 38.4° 72.1
Jul 31°C / 88°F 23.9° / 40.5° 47.8
Aug 30.6°C / 87°F 23.7° / 41° 62.3
Sep 29.7°C / 85°F 23.6° / 39.7° 88.8
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23.1° / 36.9° 114.4
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 35.9° 98.8
Dec 29.3°C / 85°F 21.6° / 38° 20.6
Chiriguaná has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above Colombia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area659.9 sq mi (1,709.2 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates9.3624°N, 73.6031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.7"
76% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 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 98 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 139 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 71 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 124 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 86 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 74 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 112 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 62 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 129 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 142 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 96 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 148 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 138 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 104 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 146 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 147 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 97 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 39 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 86 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in
March 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in

Chiriguaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Chiriguaná

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueologico Curumani
Museo Arqueológico de Curumaní

Libraries in Chiriguaná

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Embajada Japonesa0.0

Train Stations in Chiriguaná

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiriguaná

Gas Stations in Chiriguaná

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Chiriguaná

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Flores AirportELBMedium Airport
Ana María Airport-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 Coraje Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
El Monasterio Airport-Small Airport
Elborrego Airport-Small Airport
Guamal AirportGAASmall Airport
Julia Carolina Airport-Small Airport
La Dilia Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Irlanda Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua De Ibir Airport-Small Airport
La Palma Airport-Small Airport
Las Flores AirportDZISmall Airport
Las Tapias Airport-Small Airport
Mayorca Airport-Small Airport
Monteliban Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Granada Airport-Small Airport
Pororó Airport-Small Airport
San Martin Airport-Small Airport
Tamaca Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiriguaná

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Divino Niño
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinchirá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
115 m (377 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 Chiriguaná

What is the population of Chiriguaná?

Chiriguaná has a population of 27,006 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 659.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiriguaná?

Chiriguaná 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.7 inches.

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