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La Jagua del Pilar, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
La Jagua del Pilar is a small town in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 894. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Jagua del Pilar
La Jagua del Pilar, literally "The Jagua of the Pillar", is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of La Guajira. The municipality has a total area of 187 km² and located some 450 meters over sea level and with an average temperature of 27 °C. La Jagua del Pilar became a municipality of La Guajira in 1998.
People
Climate
| Population | 894 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.5102°, -73.0718° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Jagua del Pilar
La Jagua del Pilar is a small town in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 894. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 152.5 sq mi (394.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5102°N, 73.0718°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 | - | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
La Jagua del Pilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in La Jagua del Pilar
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Rural El Plan | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Las Mesas | - | - | - | - |
| Concentracion De Educ Preesc Bas Y Med Tec Anaurio M | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Jagua del Pilar
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caliente stereo 90.2 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| EBENEZER STEREO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ebenezer stereo 88.2 la Paz Cesar | - | MP3 192 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 |
Museums in La Jagua del Pilar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ||||
| 14 | ||||
| Academia de Historia del Cesar | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Manaure | ||||
| Museo del Acordeon |
Libraries in La Jagua del Pilar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Departamental | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Rafael Carrillo Luquez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Jagua del Pilar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal (abandonado) |
Stadiums & Teams in La Jagua del Pilar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Jagua del Pilar
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Jorge Isaac Airport | MCJ | Medium Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casacara Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerrejón Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotoprix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Capitán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Mango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Calvario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Río Yaza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Dilia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Diva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gran China Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | DZI | Small Airport |
| Los Andes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Machiques North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaci Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monteliban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montellano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pororó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sala 77 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | SJH | Small Airport |
| Tamaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Jagua del Pilar
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CLÍNICA MÉDICOS ALTA COMPLEJIDAD DEL CARIBE | ||
| IDIME Instituto de Diagnóstico Medico |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Jagua del Pilar?
La Jagua del Pilar has a population of 894 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 152.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Jagua del Pilar?
La Jagua del Pilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.