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Fonseca, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
Fonseca is a mid-size city in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 32,220. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fonseca
Fonseca är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet La Guajira, i den norra delen av landet, 700 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Fonseca ligger 182 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 23 509.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,220 |
| Population Density | 110 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.8861°, -72.8487° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Fonseca
Fonseca is a mid-size city in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 32,220. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Fonseca
Fonseca has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (26°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 777 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 293.2 sq mi (759.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8861°N, 72.8487°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in |
Fonseca has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in Fonseca
49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Almapoque | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Formal Para Jovenes Y Adultos Inteco Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pequeñin | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo El Castillo Del Saber Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Mafalda Y Sus Amigos | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Nva Personita | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Travesuras | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Divino Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Y Guard Pequenos Gigantes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur De Los Pondores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix Quebrachal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ernesto Parodi Medina | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Cetsca Educacion Formal Para Jovenes Y Adultos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Jose Perez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nva De Cardonal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Rafael Arcangel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mariluz Alvarez De Romero | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Agricola De Fonseca | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nal De Varones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Clotilde Povea De Romero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Maria Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Calixto Maestre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rafael Manjarres Valle | - | - | - | - |
| institución educativa Juan Jacobo Aragon | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Calixto Maestre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro educativo Almapoket sede El Comfuso | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Integral Agricola SENA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Sede Los Altos | - | - | - | - |
| Cementerio Central Barrancas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural De Potrerito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Etnoeducativa Los Toquitos | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Educativo Ernesto Parodi Medina | - | - | - | - |
| SedeEducativa Cleotilde Poveda De Romer | - | - | - | - |
| Intitucion Educativa Agropecuaria De Fonseca | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa El Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Etnoeducativa de Quebrachal | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO NACIONAL DE VARONES (JUAN JACOBO ARAGÀN) | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativ0 Jose Perez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural De Stio Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Vicente Roig Villalba | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Etnoeducativo De Cardonal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Maria De Los Angeles Vanegas | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Rafael Calixto Manjarres valle | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Tecnica Maria Inmacula | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Mariluz Alvarez De Romero | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa San Rafael Arcangel | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Tomas Emilio Medina Curiel | - | - | - | - |
| Sede principal maria Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fonseca
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro murillo stereo | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Alegría y Gozo Radio Católica | bible, catolica | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Cacica Stereo 89.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Cardenal Stereo 94.7 FM | musica, vallenato | MP3 96 kbps | |
| sistema Cardenal Valledupar 1050 am | vallenato | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Voz Del Cañaguate 860 AM | champeta, crossover | MP3 96 kbps | |
| olímpica stereo Valledupar 93.7 fm | olimpica stereo | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| fiesta stereo 107.7 fm Barrancas | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| FRONTERA STEREO 89.1 FM | entretenimiento, music | AAC |
Restaurants in Fonseca
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fonseca
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fonseca
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Fonseca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fonseca
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Almirante Padilla Airport | RCH | Medium Airport |
| Jorge Isaac Airport | MCJ | Medium Airport |
| Buenavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerrejón Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotoprix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Mango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Caimito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaci Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maicao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montellano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ríohacha Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sala 77 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | SJH | Small Airport |
| Villa del Rosario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fonseca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| IGLESIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL CARMEN | |
| San Agustín |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Fonseca
What is the population of Fonseca?
Fonseca has a population of 32,220 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 293.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fonseca?
Fonseca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.