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El Piñón, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
El Piñón is a small city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 7,481. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Piñón
El Piñón is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Officially founded in 1760 by Francisco Sayas, Ignacio Crespo, Vicente De la Hoz and others. On April 20, 1915 was proclaimed a municipality. Its economy is based on agriculture and farming. Its main tourist attractions are the Iglesia San Pedro Mártir and the Ave Maria Monument. The town celebrates carnivals, the Saint Peter of Verona Day in April, El Milagroso in September, the Unedited Song Festival and the Decimates Festival.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,481 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4028°, -74.8242° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Magdalena Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Piñón
El Piñón is a small city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 7,481. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 287.3 sq mi (744.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4028°N, 74.8242°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 | - | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in |
El Piñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in El Piñón
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JARDIN INFANTIL HAPPY CHILDREN DE EL PIÑON MAGDALENA SAS | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Unid Educa Para El Desarrollo Social Und | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix de Las Pavitas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Departamental de Vasquez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo de Cantagallar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA DPTAL AGRIC EL PIÑON | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB DE NIÑAS | - | - | - | - |
Museums in El Piñón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Libraries in El Piñón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPM Concordia | 0.0 | |||||
| Laboratory | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Piñón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Airports Near El Piñón
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | Large Airport |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | Large Airport |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo Los Campanos | - | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmen De Bolivar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| Cocosolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Corral Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cairano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Esfuerzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundación Airport | FDA | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Veracruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Honduras Br Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Amalia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cheka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Pablo - Incora Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Piñón?
El Piñón has a population of 7,481 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 287.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Piñón?
El Piñón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches.