All Countries
La Unión, Colombia
Sucre Department · Colombia
La Unión is a small town in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 4,427. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover La Unión, 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 La Unión
La Unión is a town and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,427 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8497°, -75.2794° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Sucre Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Unión
La Unión is a small town in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 4,427. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 113.2 sq mi (293.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8497°N, 75.2794°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in |
La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in La Unión
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Sabaneta | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA PRRESC DIVINO NIÑO JESUS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Vijagual | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Sto Domingo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Urb Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inst La Union | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pitalito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Salsipuedes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Los Manguitos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pisaflores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Rincon Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural de Platero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Sta Catalina | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc La Balsa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo El Congo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rur Mix El Escobar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc No Hay Como Dios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Bellavista | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Divino Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo 3 De Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Nuevo Siglo De Garbado | - | - | - | - |
| IE - Rabo Largo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Las Alias | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto La Unión - Sede Principal | - | - | - | - |
| Preescolar Divino Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural de Molinero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Alferez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CEDEÑO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Victoria | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Villa Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pajarito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Los Conguitos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa Libia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Las Margaritas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Paisaje | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Gloria | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Boca Negra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Villa Libia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Las Palmitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Sabaneta | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cayo Delgado | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in La Unión
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Unión
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in La Unión
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Unión
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Unión
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Unión
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Unión
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Unión
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Unión
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baracoa Airport | MGN | Medium Airport |
| Coveñas Airport | CVE | Medium Airport |
| Las Brujas Airport | CZU | Medium Airport |
| Los Garzones Airport | MTR | Medium Airport |
| Ayapel Airport | AYA | Small Airport |
| Berástegui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Algarrobo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cebruno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport | TLU | Small Airport |
| La Concepción Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Mochuelos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mondo Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patetal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | SRS | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Unión
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Santander | |
| Iglesia Santo Domingo | |
| Sementerio |
Quick Facts
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for La Unión.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Unión
What is the population of La Unión?
La Unión has a population of 4,427 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 113.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Unión?
La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.