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Morroa, Colombia

Sucre Department · Colombia

Morroa is a small town in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 4,949. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,949 Population 64/sq mi density
548 ft Elevation 167 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Morroa

Morroa

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

People

Population4,949
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Population4,949
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates9.3335°, -75.3054°
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 Morroa

Morroa is a small town in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 4,949. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 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.

Morroa 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 548 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

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area77.7 sq mi (201.2 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates9.3335°N, 75.3054°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

32 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 M5.7 101 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 148 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 119 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 57 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 141 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 120 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 109 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 145 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 127 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 112 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 120 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 10 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 83 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 39 km
Mar 5, 2007 13 km NNE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.3 140 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 103 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia M4.2 113 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 113 km
Jan 15, 1996 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia M4.2 140 km
May 28, 2005 northern Colombia M4.2 131 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 3 247 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

Morroa 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 Morroa

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Vicente Caviedes Sede Morroa - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Hatos - - - -
Escuela Rural El Recreo - - - -
Escuela Rural La Victoria - - - -
Centro Educativo Bremen - - - -
Centro Educativo El Yeso - - - -
Centro Educativo Sabanas de Cali - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA ECENT EDUC LAS FLORES - - - -
Escuela Rural Las Brujas - - - -
Escuela Urb San Blas - - - -
Escuela Urb Primera - - - -
Escuela Urb Sabanas de Medellin - - - -
Institución Educativa Cristóbal Colón - - - -
Escuela Urbano 7 de Agosto - - - -
ESCUELA URB HOG DEL NIÑO - - - -
I.E. Cristóbal Colón Sede San Blas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Morroa

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Morroa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara

Libraries in Morroa

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 Morroa

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 Morroa

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comidas Rápidas Nikol
Delicias Chef
Llanera Donde los Tarra
Restaurante Don Parrilla
Restaurante y Comidas rápidas Donde Mayo
Totumazo Campestre

Clinics in Morroa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud San Blas

Veterinaries in Morroa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enfermería Veterinaria

Gas Stations in Morroa

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1025251172
CO #1025251173
CO #628421493
Gasolinera Petromil
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Stadiums & Teams in Morroa

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

Airports Near Morroa

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 Morroa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Super Giros

Treatment Centers in Morroa

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 Morroa

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro Familiar Cristiano
Iglesia
Iglesia Centro Bíblico Compasión
Iglesia El Shaddai
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Evangélica Principio de Paz
Iglesia Interamericana Fuente de Salvación
Iglesia Yireh
Parroquía Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
102 m (335 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 Morroa

What is the population of Morroa?

Morroa has a population of 4,949 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 77.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morroa?

Morroa 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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