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Dibulla, Colombia

La Guajira Department · Colombia

Dibulla is a small town in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 4,402. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,402 Population 6/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Dibulla

Dibulla

Dibulla är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet La Guajira, i den norra delen av landet, 700 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Dibulla ligger 4 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 4 402.

People

Population4,402
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population4,402
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates11.2725°, -73.3091°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceLa Guajira Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dibulla

Dibulla is a small town in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 4,402. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Dibulla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area784.0 sq mi (2,030.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates11.2725°N, 73.3091°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 28, 2024.

Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Feb 12, 2017 82 km NW of Manaure, Colombia M5.2 119 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 102 km
May 16, 2013 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M5.0 92 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 122 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 66 km
Sep 29, 2019 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 67 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 129 km
Feb 28, 2014 104 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M4.8 109 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 119 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 120 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 132 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 78 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 74 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 121 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 132 km
May 12, 2024 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 63 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 20 km
Sep 28, 2024 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 237 km
2007 Felix Category 5 283 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 95 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 - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
June 83°F (29°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in

Dibulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Dibulla

Institution Type Founded Website
Institución Educativa Rural Miguel Pinedo Barros College - ,

Schools in Dibulla

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Los Rosales - - - -
Escuela que ya no existe - - - -
Escuela rural siete de Junio - - - -
Jardin Infantil Sta Teresa - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Casa Japon - - - -
Concentracion Esc Miguel Pinedo Barros - - - -
Escuela Rur Larga La Vida - - - -
Otra sigla Wepiappa - - - -
Escuela Santa Rit De La Sierra - - - -
Escuela Rur De Pozo Azul - - - -
Hogar infantil dibulla - - - -
Intitucion tecnica rural agropecuaria de Minguei - - - -
Escuela Rural Larga La Vida - - - -
Escuela Rural sede Miguel Pinedo Barros - - - -
Escuela pozo azul - - - -
Escuela Rural Siete de Junio - - - -
Wepiappa - - - -
Escuela Rural Pozo Azul - - - -
CDI mundo de los niños / mingueo - - - -
Hogar infantil mingueo - - - -
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Hotels in Dibulla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel

Restaurants in Dibulla

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Rey Guajiro
Restaurante las brisas
Restaurante y estadero las brisas

Gas Stations in Dibulla

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #825310510
Gasolinera jhon

Banks in Dibulla

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancolombia

Airports Near Dibulla

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almirante Padilla AirportRCHMedium Airport
Buenavista Airport-Small Airport
Campo Alegre Airport-Small Airport
Cerrejón Central Airport-Small Airport
Cotoprix Airport-Small Airport
La Diva Airport-Small Airport
Ríohacha Highway Strip-Small Airport
San Juan Del César Airport-Small Airport
San Juan Del César AirportSJHSmall Airport
Villanueva Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
5 m (16 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 Dibulla

What is the population of Dibulla?

Dibulla has a population of 4,402 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 784.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dibulla?

Dibulla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

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