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Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Ciudad Bolívar is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 23,361. Elevation: 4,416 ft (1,346 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,361 Population 4,063/sq mi density
4,416 ft Elevation 1,346 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
96.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Ciudad Bolívar

Ciudad Bolívar

Ciudad Bolívar, formerly known as Angostura and St. Thomas de Guyana, is the capital of Venezuela's southeastern Bolívar State. It lies at the spot where the Orinoco River narrows to about 1 mile (1.6 km) in width, is the site of the first bridge across the river, and is a major riverport for the eastern regions of Venezuela.

People

Population23,361
Density4,063/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain96.4 in/yr
Sunny Days161/yr
Elevation4,416 ft (1,346 m)
Population23,361
Population Density4,063 / sq mi
Elevation4,416 ft (1,346 m)
Coordinates5.8539°, -76.0253°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation96.4 inches (2,448 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ciudad Bolívar

Ciudad Bolívar is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 23,361. The city sits at an elevation of 4,416 feet (1,346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Ciudad Bolívar

Ciudad Bolívar has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.6°C), the coldest is Nov (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3581 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 16.3° / 28.1° 172.4
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 17° / 28.4° 212.3
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 16.8° / 27.6° 236.1
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 17.1° / 27.6° 285.2
May 21.4°C / 71°F 17.5° / 27.6° 412.7
Jun 21°C / 70°F 17.1° / 27° 322.8
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 17.3° / 27.4° 367.4
Aug 21.1°C / 70°F 17.3° / 27.4° 377.0
Sep 21°C / 70°F 16.9° / 27.2° 296.6
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 17.1° / 26.6° 344.8
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 16.8° / 26.4° 273.6
Dec 20.8°C / 69°F 17.1° / 27° 280.1
Ciudad Bolívar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,416 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Colombia avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,416 ft (1,346 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density4,063/sq mi
Coordinates5.8539°N, 76.0253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.4"
154% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 1, 2025.

Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 140 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 94 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 146 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 137 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 95 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 93 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 125 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 91 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 146 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 141 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 103 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 97 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 124 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 29 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 146 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 117 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 132 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 136 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 4.8 in
February 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 5.7 in Warmest
April 62°F (17°C) 9.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 11.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 8.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 7.2 in
August 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in
September 62°F (16°C) 9.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 11.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 9.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in

Ciudad Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 61°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (4.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Ciudad Bolívar

Institution Type Founded Website
Institución educativa José Prieto Arango College Visit →
Institución Educativa Julio Restrepo Sede 2 College
Universidad de Antioquia Seccional Suroeste University Visit →

Schools in Ciudad Bolívar

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur Hernando Posada
Cooperativo Alejandrino Restrepo
Escuela Resguardo indigena Hermeregildo Chakiama
Institución Educativa San José de Citará
Institucion Educativa Jose Maria Herran
Otra sigla La Inmaculada
Otra sigla Isabel Solís
Institucion Educativa Jose Maria Herran Sede Ii
Centro Educativo Rur El Empuje
Centro Educativo Rur Paulina Puerta
Centro Educativo Rur Pedro Antonio Restrepo
Centro Educativo Rur Caridad Perez
Centro Educativo Rur Ricardo Gonzalez
Centro Educativo Rur Las Mercedes
Centro Educativo Rur Gabriela Gonzalez
Escuela Rur San Miguel
Centro Educativo Rur San Nicolas
Centro Educativo Rur Efrain Velez
Centro Educativo Rur Lazaro Uribe
Escuela Rur Ventorrillo
Centro Educativo Rur Carmen Zapata
Institucion Educativa Farallones
Centro Educativo Rur Manuel Salvador Sanchez
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Radio Stations near Ciudad Bolívar

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
RENCORDRADIO música latina, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio MP3 320 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ciudad Bolívar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MAJA Museum Anthropologia y Arte
MAJA Museum Casa de la Musica
MAJA Museum Casa Jose Tomas Urobe Abad
Museo de Arte Religioso

Libraries in Ciudad Bolívar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escuela Normal Superior0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ciudad Bolívar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Library0.0

Hotels in Ciudad Bolívar

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel
Hotel Los Vitrales
Parque del Café

Restaurants in Ciudad Bolívar

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa del Arriero
Doña Flor
La Cocina del Gordo
Residencias Su Casa
Roasted Chicken
Theos

Cafes in Ciudad Bolívar

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Los Andes
Cafetería Alaskita
Cafetería y Panadería El Portal
El Café
Kapé

Dentists in Ciudad Bolívar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentist

Bus Stations in Ciudad Bolívar

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chivas Stop
Chivas Stop (regional bus)
Cotracibol
Rápido Ochoa (to Medellin & Quibdo)

Gas Stations in Ciudad Bolívar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #788739659
EDS La Colina

Banks in Ciudad Bolívar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Davivienda

Stadiums & Teams in Ciudad Bolívar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ciudad Bolívar

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
El Caraño AirportUIBMedium Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Jurado AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Ae AirportSmall Airport
Sopetran AirportSmall Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciudad Bolívar

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
KioskoResguardo Indigena Hermeregildo Chakiama
Parroquia San Bernardo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,247 m (4,091 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 Ciudad Bolívar

What is the population of Ciudad Bolívar?

Ciudad Bolívar has a population of 23,361 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 4,063 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ciudad Bolívar?

Ciudad Bolívar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.4 inches.

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