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Chivolo, Colombia

Magdalena Department · Colombia

Chivolo is a small city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 18,208. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,208 Population 72/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
51.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chivolo

Chivolo

Chivolo är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Magdalena, i den norra delen av landet, 600 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Chivolo ligger 135 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 11 457.

People

Population18,208
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population18,208
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates10.0250°, -74.6228°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceMagdalena Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation51.9 inches (1,317 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chivolo

Chivolo is a small city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 18,208. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Chivolo

Chivolo has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.6°C), the coldest is Nov (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 682 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.9°C / 86°F 22° / 40.3° 9.9
Feb 31.2°C / 88°F 22.7° / 41.7° 8.8
Mar 31.6°C / 89°F 23.4° / 42.1° 11.9
Apr 30.9°C / 88°F 23.9° / 42.1° 52.2
May 30.2°C / 86°F 23.9° / 41.4° 84.2
Jun 29.5°C / 85°F 24° / 38.8° 65.2
Jul 30.3°C / 87°F 24° / 40.6° 59.5
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 23.6° / 40.8° 73.7
Sep 29°C / 84°F 23.4° / 39.2° 86.0
Oct 28°C / 82°F 22.8° / 36.5° 126.7
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 36.6° 89.3
Dec 29°C / 84°F 21.7° / 38.5° 14.5
Chivolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area253.8 sq mi (657.4 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates10.0250°N, 74.6228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
36% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 M5.7 112 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 133 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 117 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 74 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 140 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 124 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 112 km
May 28, 2001 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia M4.5 148 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 28 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 108 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 116 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 90 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 114 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 66 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 86 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 5 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 73 km
Jan 15, 1996 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia M4.2 137 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 144 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 2 191 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 - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in

Chivolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Chivolo

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta San José de Nueva York - - - -
Institución Educativa Liceo Santander - - - -
Institución Educativa Departamental Tec Agrop San Judas Tadeo - - - -
Centro Educativo Basica María Auxiliadora - - - -
Escuela Urb Santa Catalina - - - -
Centro Educativo El Progreso - - - -
Escuela Urbano Mix 23 de Abril - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Agrop El Progreso - - - -
Sede 20 de Julio - - - -
Centro Educativo Jean Piaget - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Santa Catalina - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Jard - - - -
Institución Educativa Francisco José de Caldas - - - -
Escuela Urb Alegria de Aprender - - - -
Colegio María Auxiliadora - - - -
Gimnasio Montesoriano - - - -
Colegio Santa Teresa de Jesus - - - -
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Libraries in Chivolo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BPM Concordia0.0
Laboratory0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Chivolo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chivolo

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
Bethania Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Cairano Airport-Small Airport
El Coraje Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
Fundación AirportFDASmall Airport
Hacienda Veracruz 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
Mayorca Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Martin Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
114 m (374 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 Chivolo

What is the population of Chivolo?

Chivolo has a population of 18,208 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 253.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chivolo?

Chivolo 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 83°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches.

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