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Luruaco, Colombia

Atlántico · Colombia

Luruaco is a small city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 27,647. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,647 Population 290/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Luruaco

Luruaco

Luruaco is a municipality and town in the Colombian department of Atlántico.

People

Population27,647
Density290/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population27,647
Population Density290 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates10.6171°, -75.1515°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAtlántico
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luruaco

Luruaco is a small city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 27,647. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Luruaco

Luruaco has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Nov (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1112 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37.9° 13.9
Feb 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 39° 16.9
Mar 29.5°C / 85°F 23.3° / 38.9° 19.8
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 24.1° / 39.5° 74.8
May 29.5°C / 85°F 24.8° / 39.4° 104.3
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.6° / 37.9° 105.0
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 24.5° / 37.9° 122.1
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 24.3° / 38.5° 161.9
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 36.8° 119.4
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 24° / 36° 214.6
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 35.6° 124.7
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 23.4° / 36° 34.3
Luruaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area95.3 sq mi (246.7 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates10.6171°N, 75.1515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 23, 1998 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M5.7 131 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 49 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 121 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 104 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 110 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 57 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 146 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 67 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 144 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 114 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 127 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 86 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 109 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 116 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 133 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 37 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 95 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 107 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 139 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in

Luruaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Luruaco

Institution Type Founded Website
I.E.T. - Agropecuaria de Santa Cruz College - ,

Radio Stations near Luruaco

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olímpica Stéreo 92.1 Barranquilla champeta, entretenimiento UNKNOWN 146 kbps
ALR Jazz Radio jazz AAC+ 32 kbps
Barranquilla Estereo 80s, cumbia AAC+ 56 kbps
Mi%Vallenatísima tropical, vallenato MP3 128 kbps
Madrigal Stereo champeta, merengue AAC+ 128 kbps
vallenata stereo music, vallenato MP3
arjona stereo 93.5 - MP3 96 kbps
Metrópolis Stereo champeta, merengue AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Tiempo 96.1 FM - AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO POLICÍA NACIONAL" "106.0 FM (CARTAGENA) crossover, entretenimiento MP3
Walkman Radio anglo, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Universal Stereo FM - MP3
SALSA Y CHARANGA 24/7 caribbean music, latino MP3
UNIAUTÓNOMA 94.1 FM cultural, music AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Luruaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa Museo Julio Flórez
Museo Etnoindustrial de Galerazamba
Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA
Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA

Libraries in Luruaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal de Baranoa0.0

Farmers Markets in Luruaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Baranoa
Mercado Nuevo

Hotels in Luruaco

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Fe

Restaurants in Luruaco

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Carey Restaurante
El Corral Del Pollo

Gas Stations in Luruaco

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #11384143032
CO #11384158870

Banks in Luruaco

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in Luruaco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Luruaco

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Aerodromo Los Campanos-Small Airport
Bethania Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cocosolo Airport-Small Airport
El Cairano Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Veracruz Airport-Small Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Luruaco

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ahcoholicos Anonimos

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
70 m (230 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 Luruaco

What is the population of Luruaco?

Luruaco has a population of 27,647 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 290 people per square mile, spread across 95.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luruaco?

Luruaco 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 82°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.

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