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Galapa, Colombia
Atlántico · Colombia
Galapa is a small city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 19,732. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Galapa
Galapa is a municipality and town in the Colombian department of Atlántico. It forms the southwestern part of the Metropolitan area of Barranquilla.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,732 |
| Population Density | 512 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.8969°, -74.8860° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Atlántico |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.1 inches (993 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Galapa
Galapa is a small city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 19,732. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Galapa
Galapa has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 885 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8969°N, 74.8860°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 | - | 65 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in |
Galapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Galapa
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Paula Santander | - | - | - | - |
| IED - 176 Pre-Escolar | - | - | - | - |
| Mega Colegio IED Villas de San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| IED - Juan Mina | - | - | - | - |
| IED Pinar del Río Fe y Alegría | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educactivo Alpes de Sevilla | - | - | - | - |
| IED - Roque Acosta Echeverria | - | - | - | - |
| IE - Técnica Villa Olimpica | - | - | - | - |
| IE - Mundo Felíz | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Galapa
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olímpica Stéreo 92.1 Barranquilla | champeta, entretenimiento | UNKNOWN 146 kbps | |
| Barranquilla Estereo | 80s, cumbia | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Mi%Vallenatísima | tropical, vallenato | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Madrigal Stereo | champeta, merengue | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| vallenata stereo | music, vallenato | MP3 | |
| Metrópolis Stereo | champeta, merengue | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tiempo 96.1 FM | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Walkman Radio | anglo, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Universal Stereo FM | - | MP3 | |
| SALSA Y CHARANGA 24/7 | caribbean music, latino | MP3 | |
| UNIAUTÓNOMA 94.1 FM | cultural, music | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Galapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura de Puerto Colombia | ||||
| Casa Museo Julio Flórez | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Galapa MUGA | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA | ||||
| Museo Mapuka | ||||
| Museo Mapuka |
Libraries in Galapa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Bilingüe | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gardenias | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Karl C. Parrish Jr. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal ”Pedro Dionisio Narvaez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Baranoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orlando Fals Borda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular La Manga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Villas de San Pablo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal Villa Olímpica | 0.0 | |||||
| Repositorio Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Galapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Vargas | |||||
| Galeria La 32 | |||||
| Galeria Robertico | |||||
| Galeria San Nicolas | |||||
| La esquina del arte | |||||
| Mercado Barranquillita | |||||
| Mercado de Granos | |||||
| Mercado de Granos | |||||
| Mercado de Mariscos | |||||
| Mercado E.P.M | |||||
| Mercado El Playón | |||||
| Mercado Gran Bazar | |||||
| Mercado La Magola | |||||
| Mercado Miami | |||||
| Mercado Miami 2 | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Baranoa | |||||
| Mercado Publico de Soledad | |||||
| Mercado Público del Caribe | |||||
| Mercado Sredni | |||||
| Plaza del Pescado | |||||
| Plaza del Platano |
Hotels in Galapa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Galapa
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Galapa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Galapa
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Galapa
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Galapa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Galapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Elías Chegwin | ||
| Coliseo Elías Chegwin | ||
| Coliseo Sugar Baby Rojas | ||
| Coliseo Sugar Baby Rojas | ||
| Estadio de Béisbol Humberto Vasquez | ||
| Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez | ||
| Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez | ||
| Estadio Moderno "Julio Torres" | ||
| Estadio Moderno "Julio Torres" | ||
| Estadio Romelio Martínez | ||
| Estadio Romelio Martínez | ||
| Velódromo de Barranquilla | ||
| Velódromo de Barranquilla |
Airports Near Galapa
15 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 |
| Cocosolo 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 |
| La Amalia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cheka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Galapa
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ahcoholicos Anonimos | ||
| Centro Medico Colsánitas | ||
| Centro Medico Uninorte | ||
| Cesac Mutualser norte | ||
| Clínica General San Diego S.A.S. | ||
| Clínica General San Diego S.A.S. | ||
| Dr, Scholl's Barranquilla | ||
| GEMELLI | ||
| Mutualser IPS Pérez Radiólogos | ||
| Mutualser IPS Pérez Radiólogos | ||
| mutualser PÉREZ RADIÓLOGOS S.A.S. | ||
| mutualser PÉREZ RADIÓLOGOS S.A.S. | ||
| Te oigo centro audiológico S.A.S | ||
| Urgencia SURA | ||
| Urgencias SURA | ||
| Viva 1A IPS | ||
| Viva 1A IPS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Galapa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| El Vigía - Salón Testigos de Jehová | |
| Iglesia Villa San Pablo | |
| Parroquia Maria Reina De Todos Los Santos |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Galapa
What is the population of Galapa?
Galapa has a population of 19,732 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 512 people per square mile, spread across 38.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Galapa?
Galapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.