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Gamarra, Colombia

Cesar Department · Colombia

Gamarra is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 12,444. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,444 Population 73/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°C
87.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Gamarra

Gamarra

Gamarra är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Cesar, i den norra delen av landet, 400 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Gamarra ligger 42 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 7 327. Den ligger vid sjöarna Ciénaga Ocaña Ciénaga Baquero och Ciénaga Juncal.

People

Population12,444
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (29°C)
Rain87.6 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population12,444
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates8.3229°, -73.7423°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCesar Department
Average Temperature83°F (29°C)
January Average83°F (29°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation87.6 inches (2,225 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gamarra

Gamarra is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 12,444. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 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 87.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Gamarra

Gamarra has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.3°C), the coldest is Nov (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 993 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 20.1° / 36.7° 34.2
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 20.8° / 38.1° 31.7
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 20.9° / 37.8° 69.8
Apr 28°C / 82°F 22° / 38.1° 111.9
May 27.9°C / 82°F 21.9° / 38° 127.1
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 21.9° / 35.3° 100.1
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 21.9° / 37° 76.5
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 21.9° / 37.5° 79.5
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 37.4° 88.6
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 21.2° / 34.8° 113.7
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.2° / 34.2° 100.5
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 20.3° / 35° 59.3
Gamarra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (29°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.3°F
54% above Colombia avg
January Average83°F (29°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area169.7 sq mi (439.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates8.3229°N, 73.7423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.6"
131% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 110 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 79 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 100 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 131 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 85 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 110 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 74 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 144 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Aug 25, 2013 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 101 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 141 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 126 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 50 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 136 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 102 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 47 km
May 11, 2025 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia M4.6 111 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
March 85°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.7 in
June 83°F (29°C) 9.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.7 in
August 83°F (29°C) 9.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in
December 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in

Gamarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gamarra

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sede Mina Repollo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Porvenir - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Providencia Baja - - - -
ESCUELA RURAL MIXTA CAÑO VIEJO - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Guillin - - - -
Institución Educativa El Dique - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Diamante - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Boca de la Ciénaga - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Pailas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gamarra

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
colvalencia radio 97.7 - MP3 128 kbps
buenísima radio tv - AAC 64 kbps
Fiesta 106.2 FM latino, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta 89.1 FM (VE) latino, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta 102.7 FM crossover, grupera AAC+ 64 kbps

Train Stations in Gamarra

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Gamarra

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Airports Near Gamarra

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Las Flores AirportELBMedium Airport
Ayacucho AirportAYCSmall Airport
Base Principal Celta Airport-Small Airport
Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport-Small Airport
Buenos Aires Airport-Small Airport
Calima Airport-Small Airport
El Bosque Airport-Small Airport
El Monasterio Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
El Tornillo Airport-Small Airport
Fabal-Coal Airport-Small Airport
Gamarra AirportGRASmall Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Hacaritama AirportHAYSmall Airport
Hipilandia Airport-Small Airport
Irho Airport-Small Airport
La Cacica Airport-Small Airport
La Nena Cayta Airport-Small Airport
Las Tapias Airport-Small Airport
Los Monjes Airport-Small Airport
Millan Airport-Small Airport
Sabaneta Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport-Small Airport
Villa Oliva Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gamarra

What is the population of Gamarra?

Gamarra has a population of 12,444 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 169.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gamarra?

Gamarra 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 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.

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