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Los Palmitos, Colombia

Sucre Department · Colombia

Los Palmitos is a small city in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 14,385. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,385 Population 136/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Los Palmitos

Los Palmitos

Los Palmitos is a town and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia.

People

Population14,385
Density136/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population14,385
Population Density136 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates9.3790°, -75.2677°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSucre Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Palmitos

Los Palmitos is a small city in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 14,385. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Los Palmitos

Los Palmitos has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.8°C), the coldest is Nov (27.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 998 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.8°C / 84°F 21.2° / 39.2° 12.8
Feb 30.2°C / 86°F 22° / 40.8° 11.0
Mar 30.8°C / 87°F 22.7° / 41.3° 16.5
Apr 30°C / 86°F 23.2° / 41.1° 101.7
May 29.4°C / 85°F 23.5° / 40.2° 99.0
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 23.3° / 37.4° 92.7
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 38.3° 127.1
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.2° / 37.7° 124.2
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.1° / 37° 112.3
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 22.6° / 35.4° 171.4
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 22.3° / 36.2° 109.2
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 22° / 37° 20.7
Los Palmitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area105.8 sq mi (274.1 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates9.3790°N, 75.2677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 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 99 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 123 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 63 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 145 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 126 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 114 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 77 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 16 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 125 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 110 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 131 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 35 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 97 km
Mar 5, 2007 13 km NNE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.3 144 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 119 km
Jan 15, 1996 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia M4.2 138 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 112 km
May 28, 2005 northern Colombia M4.2 133 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia M4.2 115 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in

Los Palmitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Los Palmitos

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Coinstruc de Naranjal - - - -
Institución Educativa Los Muñecos - - - -
Centro Educativo El Rincón - - - -
Instituto Educativo RENACER - - - -
Colegio Sonrisitas - - - -
Comedor del Colegio Juan XXIII - - - -
Colegio Birmania - - - -
Escuela Rural Santo Tomás - - - -
Institución Educativa Conc de Desarrollo Rural - - - -
Jardín Infantil Municipal Sonrisitas - - - -
Institución Educ Renacer - - - -
Escuela Rural Municipal El Delirio - - - -
Escuelita - - - -
Escuela Cinst La Graciela - - - -
Institución Educativa Sabanas de Pedro - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato Acad Palmas de Vino - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst El Tigre - - - -
Centro Educativo Hatillo - - - -
Escuela Rural Municipal San José La Pista - - - -
Escuela Rural El Coco - - - -
Escuela Rural El Rincon - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst Charco Niza - - - -
Centro Educativo Caritas Felices - - - -
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Radio Stations near Los Palmitos

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Los Palmitos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara

Libraries in Los Palmitos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de la República0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Hugo Luis Salcedo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Hugo Luis Salcedo0.0
Biblioteca Pompeyo Molina0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Palmitos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
D1
D1
Justo y bieno
Mercado Publico de Sincelejo
Mercado Publico de Sincelejo
Mercado Público El Papayo
Olimpica
Plaza de mercado

Restaurants in Los Palmitos

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asadero y Rest. Rico Ricón
Donde Joche #2
El Cosmos de Fidel
El Rancho Donde Jose
La Bolita de Oro
Pasteles La Sabana
Pollo Broaster
Refrescos La Troncal
Restaurante
Restaurante
Restaurante
Restaurante Donde Ramón
Restaurante La Bendición
Restaurante La Casa de la Chuleta
Restaurante Turkos
Restaurante y Asadero Rancho Parrandero
Restaurante-Bar Horizonte

Cafes in Los Palmitos

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tortas Y Café

Monuments in Los Palmitos

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hoja de Tabaco
Monumento

Clinics in Los Palmitos

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Global Health Group

Dentists in Los Palmitos

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio odontologico Manuel Canchila

Bus Stations in Los Palmitos

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Busetas

Gas Stations in Los Palmitos

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Primax
Venta de Gasolina

Banks in Los Palmitos

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Efecty
Punto de Recaudo Y Recargas Yireth
Super Giros
Super Giros

Stadiums & Teams in Los Palmitos

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha de Fútbol de Mochila
Cancha Municipal de Fútbol 15 de Mayo
Estadio
Estadio
Estadio de Futbol Arturo Cumplido Sierra

Airports Near Los Palmitos

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Los Garzones AirportMTRMedium Airport
Berástegui Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cicuco Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
Los Mochuelos Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSRSSmall Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Los Palmitos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Papelería - Interrapidísimo

Treatment Centers in Los Palmitos

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Fisiocender Ltda.
CERINPROS
Clínica
Clínica General de Sucre
Clínica Integral de Sincelejo
Clínica La Medalla Milagrosa
Clínica Oftalmológica de Sucre
Clínica Pediátrica Niño Jesús
CLÍNICA SANTA ISABEL
COOMEVA
IPS Salud Social
Mexión IPS Centro de Neurorehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Palmitos

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Cuadrangular
Iglesia El Salvador
Iglesia Evángelica
Iglesia Evángelica
Iglesia Evángelica
Iglesia Evángelica
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Evangélica Manantial de Vida
Iglesia Pentecostal
Salón del Reino
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
223 m (732 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 Los Palmitos

What is the population of Los Palmitos?

Los Palmitos has a population of 14,385 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 105.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Palmitos?

Los Palmitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.

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