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El Carmen de Bolívar, Colombia
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El Carmen de Bolívar is a mid-size city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 47,957. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Carmen de Bolívar
El Carmen de Bolívar is a municipality in the department of Bolívar, Colombia, 114 km southeast of Cartagena de Indias. It is located in the orographic system of the Montes de María, being the largest population, as well as the one that concentrates the economic and commercial movement of the subregion. It is the third most populated municipality in the department and an important agricultural center, considered "the agricultural and food pantry of the department of Bolívar" for being a great supplier to the entire department of products, especially avocado, tobacco, cocoa, banana, yam and sesame. This is how it is known as the Sweet City of Colombia since a part of its economy is based on food processing such as Chepacorinas Cookies, Coco Casadilla, Panochas, among others.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,957 |
| Population Density | 101 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.7174°, -75.1202° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Bolívar |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.0 inches (1,525 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Carmen de Bolívar
El Carmen de Bolívar is a mid-size city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 47,957. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Carmen de Bolívar
El Carmen de Bolívar has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.8°C), the coldest is Nov (27.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 998 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 475.5 sq mi (1,231.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7174°N, 75.1202°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 2.0 in |
El Carmen de Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in October to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in El Carmen de Bolívar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.E. Tecnico Industrial Juan Federico Hollman | College | - | , |
| IETI Juan Federico Holman (antigua Escuela de Artes y Oficios) | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Cartagena - Centro Tutorial San Juan Nepomuceno | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in El Carmen de Bolívar
61+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sede John F Kennedy | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Buenaventura Aguilar Charris | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Raizal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tecnica Agropecuaria San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Verdum | - | - | - | - |
| Sede La Sierra de San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Caracolicito | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Las Margaritas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tecnica Industrial Juan Federico Hollman | - | - | - | - |
| Sede La Ceiba | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Antonio de la Torre y Miranda | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Las Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Julio Ramón Facio Lince | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Antonio Galán | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Sede La Turquia | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Departamental (INEMEN) | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Taboada | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Promoción Social | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Espiritu Santo | - | - | - | - |
| Corporacion Educativa Antonio Ricaurte | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Liceo J.C. Turbay | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Parroquia Emma Cecilia Arnold | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Altair Montemariano | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Cooperativo | - | - | - | - |
| I.E El Hobo - Sede Raizal | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Caracolí | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Maria Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Padula | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ellen White School | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Colombo Americano | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio La Sagrada Familia | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Antonio Ricaurte | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA LA EMPERATRIZ | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Pelotas | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Manda Tu | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Arroyito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Tolumo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Santa Elena | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Loma del Viento | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Las Marias | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Bonito | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL SOCORRO | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Pintamonal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Masingui | - | - | - | - |
| Sede El Balsamo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Naranjal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Caravajal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede La Candelaria 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Sede San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Hato Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Francisco José de Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Real Alferez | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Los Cerros | - | - | - | - |
| Sede San José de Bajo Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Poza Oscura | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Arroyo de Arena | - | - | - | - |
Museums in El Carmen de Bolívar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura - El Carmen de Bolivar | ||||
| Museo Comunitario de San Jacinto |
Libraries in El Carmen de Bolívar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Genaro Martinez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Hugo Luis Salcedo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Hugo Luis Salcedo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Carmen de Bolívar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Hotels in El Carmen de Bolívar
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in El Carmen de Bolívar
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in El Carmen de Bolívar
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Carmen de Bolívar
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Carmen de Bolívar
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Carmen de Bolívar
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen de Bolívar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Carmen de Bolívar
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | Large Airport |
| Baracoa Airport | MGN | Medium Airport |
| Coveñas Airport | CVE | Medium Airport |
| Las Brujas Airport | CZU | Medium Airport |
| Bethania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmen De Bolivar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cocosolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Corral Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Esfuerzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Rincón de Mucura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport | TLU | Small Airport |
| Honduras Br Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gaviota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Morros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | MMP | Small Airport |
| San Pablo - Incora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Carmen de Bolívar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangélica Belén A.I.E.C. |
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What is the population of El Carmen de Bolívar?
El Carmen de Bolívar has a population of 47,957 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 475.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Carmen de Bolívar?
El Carmen de Bolívar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.0 inches.