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La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia

Cesar Department · Colombia

La Jagua de Ibirico is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 21,386. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,386 Population 51/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
60.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About La Jagua de Ibirico

La Jagua de Ibirico

La Jagua de Ibirico is a town and municipality in the Department of Cesar, Colombia. This region of La Jagua is rich in coal which is exploited extensively and is second only to El Cerrejon in La Guajira. The area is also known for being a hot spot in the Colombian conflict.

People

Population21,386
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population21,386
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates9.5623°, -73.3341°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCesar Department
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation60.6 inches (1,540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Jagua de Ibirico

La Jagua de Ibirico is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 21,386. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in La Jagua de Ibirico

La Jagua de Ibirico has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Nov (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 717 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 18.7° / 34.5° 15.6
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 19.5° / 36.1° 17.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 19.6° / 36.2° 29.9
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 20.7° / 36.5° 81.1
May 27.6°C / 82°F 21.5° / 36.4° 126.0
Jun 27°C / 81°F 21.3° / 35° 67.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 21.4° / 36.4° 36.3
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 21.3° / 37° 51.3
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 21.2° / 36.3° 80.5
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 20.7° / 34.6° 102.4
Nov 25.3°C / 77°F 20.3° / 32.8° 85.9
Dec 26°C / 79°F 18.8° / 33.9° 23.3
La Jagua de Ibirico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above Colombia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area420.1 sq mi (1,088.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates9.5623°N, 73.3341°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
60% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 134 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 102 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 53 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 126 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 69 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 29 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 94 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 108 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 77 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 114 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 102 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 150 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 61 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 13 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 118 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 122 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 64 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 110 km
May 28, 2001 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia M4.5 106 km
Feb 24, 2014 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia M4.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
March 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 6.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in

La Jagua de Ibirico has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near La Jagua de Ibirico

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caliente stereo 90.2 - AAC+ 48 kbps
EBENEZER STEREO - MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near La Jagua de Ibirico

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Flores AirportELBMedium Airport
Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
Ana María Airport-Small Airport
Aricuaisa Airport-Small Airport
Becerril Airport-Small Airport
Buenos Aires Airport-Small Airport
Calenturitas Airport-Small Airport
Casacara Cayta Airport-Small Airport
Cerro De Piedra Airport-Small Airport
El Coraje Airport-Small Airport
El Monasterio Airport-Small Airport
Elborrego Airport-Small Airport
Julia Carolina Airport-Small Airport
La Dilia Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Fe Airport-Small Airport
La Irlanda Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua De Ibir Airport-Small Airport
La Matua Airport-Small Airport
La Palma Airport-Small Airport
Las Flores AirportDZISmall Airport
Monteliban Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Granada Airport-Small Airport
Pororó Airport-Small Airport
San Martin Airport-Small Airport
Tamaca Airport-Small Airport
Villa Rosa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
143 m (469 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 La Jagua de Ibirico

What is the population of La Jagua de Ibirico?

La Jagua de Ibirico has a population of 21,386 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 420.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Jagua de Ibirico?

La Jagua de Ibirico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches.

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