All Countries
Guamal, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
Guamal is a small city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 25,312. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Guamal, Colombia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Guamal
Guamal is a town and municipality of the Colombian department of Magdalena.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,312 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.1433°, -74.2238° |
| 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 (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.5 inches (1,995 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guamal
Guamal is a small city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 25,312. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 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 78.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Guamal
Guamal has an average annual temperature of 29.8°C (86°F). The hottest month is Mar (32.1°C), the coldest is Oct (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.6°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 317.6 sq mi (822.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1433°N, 74.2238°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in |
Guamal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in November to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Guamal
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mix Nuestra Señora del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Bienvenido Rodriguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbano de Varones 2 Acevedo y Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB N. 1 DE NIÑAS | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB PARA NIÑAS 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Diez de Marzo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbano Varones 1 Nicolás Mejia Mendez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Nestor Andrés Rangel Alfaro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Nuestra Señora del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cantera | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Rural de Mamoncito | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa de Chilloa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Antonia Santos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Bilingue Nuevo Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de Sitionuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escol Salvadora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San José Pajaral | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escol Carretero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Nicolás Mejia Mendez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Rural Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Sede Nro 2 | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA EL SEÑOR DE LOS MILAGROS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de Guacamayal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Nuestra Señora de Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Sn Antonio de Padua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Elena | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Guamal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Museo Cultural |
Libraries in Guamal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guamal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Restaurants in Guamal
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guamal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guamal
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baracoa Airport | MGN | Medium Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | ELB | Medium Airport |
| Ayacucho Airport | AYC | Small Airport |
| Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calenturitas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Corral Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamal Airport | GAA | Small Airport |
| La Gaviota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Irlanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Jagua De Ibir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Tapias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | MMP | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guamal
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Cristiana Chilloa | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista |
Quick Facts
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Guamal
What is the population of Guamal?
Guamal has a population of 25,312 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 317.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guamal?
Guamal 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 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.5 inches.