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La Paz, Colombia
Cesar Department · Colombia
La Paz is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 13,249. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Paz
La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a population of 2.3 million. The city is also the capital of the department of the same name.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,249 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3844°, -73.1733° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cesar Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Paz
La Paz is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 13,249. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in La Paz
La Paz has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (24.3°C), the coldest is Jan (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 805 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 1,563.6 sq mi (4,049.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3844°N, 73.1733°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 | — | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Radio Stations near La Paz
9 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 |
Museums in La Paz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ||||
| 14 | ||||
| Academia de Historia del Cesar | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Manaure | ||||
| Museo del Acordeon |
Libraries in La Paz
| 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 Paz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal (abandonado) |
Restaurants in La Paz
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Paz
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Paz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Paz
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Ana María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Becerril Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bernal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buenavista Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calenturitas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casacara Cayta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cerrejón Central 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 |
| Julia Carolina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Dilia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Gran China Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palma 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 |
| San Martin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Paz
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CLÍNICA MÉDICOS ALTA COMPLEJIDAD DEL CARIBE | ||
| IDIME Instituto de Diagnóstico Medico |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Paz
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Francisco de Asís |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About La Paz
What is the population of La Paz?
La Paz has a population of 13,249 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,563.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Paz?
La Paz 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 84°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.