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El Retén, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
El Retén is a small city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 19,345. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Retén
El Retén is a town and municipality of the Magdalena Department in northern Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,345 |
| Population Density | 104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6114°, -74.2682° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Magdalena Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Retén
El Retén is a small city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 19,345. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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 47.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Retén
El Retén has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.1°C), the coldest is Nov (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 186.8 sq mi (483.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6114°N, 74.2682°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 | - | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in |
El Retén has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in El Retén
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo de Desarrollo Integral Emmanuel | - | - | - | - |
| GIMNASIO EDUCATIVO PEQUEÑOS SABIOS | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Santa Teresita | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Roque de Los Rios Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO RUR MIX PEQUEÑINES | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Triunfo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Campo Murcia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Bella Ena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Pedro de la Corona | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Las Palmas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Euclides Lizarazo | - | - | - | - |
Museums in El Retén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Gabriel García Márquez | ||||
| Casa Museo Gabriel García Márquez |
Farmers Markets in El Retén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Stadiums & Teams in El Retén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Retén
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | Large Airport |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | Medium Airport |
| Algarrobo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| El Coraje Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Esfuerzo 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 Diva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Retén?
El Retén has a population of 19,345 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 186.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Retén?
El Retén 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 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches.