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El Peñón, Colombia
Bolívar · Colombia
El Peñón is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 7,234. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Peñón
El Peñón is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,234 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9889°, -73.9490° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Bolívar |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.8 inches (2,204 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Peñón
El Peñón is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 7,234. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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 86.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.3°F |
| 54% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 143.8 sq mi (372.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9889°N, 73.9490°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 | - | - | 61 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) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 14.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in |
El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in El Peñón
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTRA-SIGLA PREESC MI CASITA ROSADA | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental de la Paz Vanegas Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Anaximenes Torres Ospino | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de Belen Numero 2 | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RUR NUEVA DIVINO NIÑO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix de Belen Numero 1 | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA EL PEÑON | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in El Peñón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in El Peñón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Peñón
25 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 |
| Fabal-Coal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamal Airport | GAA | Small Airport |
| Hacaritama Airport | HAY | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Peñón
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Peñoncito) |
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What is the population of El Peñón?
El Peñón has a population of 7,234 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 143.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Peñón?
El Peñón 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 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.8 inches.