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Manaure, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
Manaure is a small city in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 9,703. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Manaure
Manaure or Salinas de Manaure is a town and municipality located in the Colombian Department of La Guajira. Manaure's main economic activity is the exploitation of the vast amounts of salt in the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,703 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7751°, -72.4445° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (559 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Manaure
Manaure is a small city in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 9,703. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.9°F |
| 55% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 780.9 sq mi (2,022.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7751°N, 72.4445°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in |
Manaure has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 82°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (0.3").
Schools in Manaure
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otra sigla Maximo Bozzi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Sta Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Etnoeduc La Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Indígena Senqueyeguao | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Warruntamana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Uraichiquepu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Mainashitao | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Totcomana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Amalashimana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Piedras Blancas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juana Barros Barros | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Etnoeduc Eusebio Septimo Mari | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primero De Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix 2 | - | - | - | - |
| institucion I.E.M | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Rita de Cassia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Rita de Cassia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ishachimana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Chojonchon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela eusebio septimo mari | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela santa rita de cassia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución urbana mixta 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela sagrado corazón de jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela juana barros barros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela urbana mixta 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela urbana mixta primero de octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sgdo Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto urbana mixta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Yuntamana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Wuayetakat | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Shorshimana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Hurraychichon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Maisherrutshi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Youreteh | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indegena Jocolobao | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Indigena Mocochirramana | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Manaure
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Sal Ichi |
Farmers Markets in Manaure
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 Uribia | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo | |||||
| Tienda de Abarrotes |
Hotels in Manaure
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Manaure
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Manaure
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Manaure
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Manaure
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Manaure
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Manaure
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Almirante Padilla Airport | RCH | Medium Airport |
| Jorge Isaac Airport | MCJ | Medium Airport |
| Cerrejón Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotoprix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maicao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manaure Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Bolívar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ríohacha Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Manaure?
Manaure has a population of 9,703 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 780.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Manaure?
Manaure has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.