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El Copey, Colombia
Cesar Department · Colombia
El Copey is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 28,550. Elevation: 463 ft (141 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Copey
El Copey is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Cesar, in the northeast of Colombia. It is 105 km away from the capital of the department, Valledupar.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,550 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1503°, -73.9614° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cesar Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.7 inches (1,388 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Copey
El Copey is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 28,550. The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet (141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Copey
El Copey has an average annual temperature of 30.1°C (86°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.8°C), the coldest is Nov (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 762 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 427.0 sq mi (1,106.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1503°N, 73.9614°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in |
El Copey has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.6").
Libraries in El Copey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica Manuel Benito Rebollo | 0.0 |
Restaurants in El Copey
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Copey
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Copey
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Algarrobo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Becerril Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calenturitas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casacara Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro De Piedra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| Corral Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Coraje Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elborrego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundación Airport | FDA | Small Airport |
| Julia Carolina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Amalia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cheka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Dilia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gaviota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Irlanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Jagua De Ibir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | DZI | Small Airport |
| Madaci Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monteliban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Granada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pororó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sala 77 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Copey?
El Copey has a population of 28,550 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 427.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Copey?
El Copey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.