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El Banco, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
El Banco is a mid-size city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 54,522. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Banco
El Banco, also called Cumbia Empire City, is a municipality of Colombia located in the southernmost part of the department of Magdalena, at the confluence of the Magdalena and Cesar River. It is part of the Depresión momposina. It is surrounded by the Zapatosa and Chilloa swamps.
People
Climate
| Population | 54,522 |
| Population Density | 107 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0011°, -73.9758° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Magdalena Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.4 inches (1,992 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Banco
El Banco is a mid-size city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 54,522. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Banco
El Banco has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.7°C), the coldest is Nov (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 826 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.3°F |
| 54% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 508.0 sq mi (1,315.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0011°N, 73.9758°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in |
El Banco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in El Banco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institucion Educativa Rural de Chilloa | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in El Banco
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Urb Luis Lopez de Meza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Alejandro Blanquiceth | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Arcesio Caliz Amador | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Libertador | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escol Mix Leopoldo Robles Oliveros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Santa Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Santa Teresa de Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix José Antonio Galán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix El Banquito | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA ATENOGENES BELEÑO | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad de Atención Integl | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela General Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix La Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Francisco de Paula Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Lorencita Villegas de Santos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Antonio Escobar Camargo | - | - | - | - |
| La niña maria | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Marlian sede Preescolar-Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Fco José de Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Marlian Bachillerato - Entrada 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Marlian Bachillerato - Entrada 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Marlian Preescolar y Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Form Acad Abierta y A Distancia Codefa | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA POLITEC DEL MAGDALENA | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Happy World | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Caritas de Angel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Marliam | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Suraya Namen Gorayeb | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Los Pitufos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Antonio Sabana de Las Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Nuestra Senora del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Teresa de Islita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Buen Pastor | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de Malpica | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Oscar Piscioti Numa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Silvia Cotes de Biswell | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix General Antonio Nariño | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Banco
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in El Banco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in El Banco
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Banco
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Banco
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in El Banco
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in El Banco
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in El Banco
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Banco
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Banco
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Banco
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in El Banco
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Banco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Banco
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aguas Claras Airport | OCV | Medium Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | ELB | Medium Airport |
| Ayacucho Airport | AYC | Small Airport |
| Becerril Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calenturitas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro De Piedra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Corral Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Monasterio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elborrego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamal Airport | GAA | Small Airport |
| La Gaviota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Irlanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Jagua De Ibir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Tapias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Granada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | MMP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in El Banco
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega El Banco |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Banco
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Barrio la Candelaria) | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Barrio La Paz) | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Central) | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Pueblo Nuevo) |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near El Banco
9 places within 15 km
- • Isla Pata
- • Punta Caimanera
- • Punta De Ceiba
- • Punta La Toma
- • Cerro Cabrito
- • Cerro de Botillero
- • Cerro el Barco
- • Cerro El Barco
- • Loma Santa Ana
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Banco
What is the population of El Banco?
El Banco has a population of 54,522 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 508.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Banco?
El Banco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.4 inches.