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El Guamo, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

El Guamo is a small town in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 4,732. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,732 Population 31/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About El Guamo

El Guamo

El Guamo is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia.

People

Population4,732
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population4,732
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates10.0316°, -74.9761°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Guamo

El Guamo is a small town in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 4,732. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

El Guamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area154.8 sq mi (400.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates10.0316°N, 74.9761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 126 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 141 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 79 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 141 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 130 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 40 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 108 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 95 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 135 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 79 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 99 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 105 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 34 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 109 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 112 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 141 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 70 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 66 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 145 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 180 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 - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in

El Guamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in El Guamo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo La Enea - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Corralito - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato de El Guamo - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Santa Lucia - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix San Antonio - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Guamo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALR Jazz Radio jazz AAC+ 32 kbps
arjona stereo 93.5 - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in El Guamo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de San Jacinto

Libraries in El Guamo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
BPM Concordia0.0
Laboratory0.0

Stadiums & Teams in El Guamo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Guamo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Bethania Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cocosolo Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Cairano Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
Hacienda Veracruz Airport-Small Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Gaviota Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
73 m (240 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 El Guamo

What is the population of El Guamo?

El Guamo has a population of 4,732 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 154.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Guamo?

El Guamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches.

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