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Palmito, Colombia

Sucre Department · Colombia

Palmito is a small city in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 5,345. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,345 Population 73/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
57.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Palmito

Palmito

Palmito, officially San Antonio de Palmito, is a town and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia.

People

Population5,345
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain57.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population5,345
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates9.3319°, -75.5417°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSucre Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation57.4 inches (1,457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmito

Palmito is a small city in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 5,345. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Palmito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area73.6 sq mi (190.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates9.3319°N, 75.5417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 M5.7 126 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 123 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 44 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 96 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 111 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 137 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 146 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 24 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 105 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 124 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 136 km
Jun 30, 2002 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.5 143 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 65 km
Aug 14, 2017 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia M4.4 144 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 122 km
Mar 5, 2007 13 km NNE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.3 145 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia M4.2 129 km
May 28, 2005 northern Colombia M4.2 148 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 3 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Coldest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in

Palmito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Palmito

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta Guaymaral - - - -
Escuela Coins Urb - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst Pueblecito - - - -
Colegio Departamental de Bachillerato Sn Antonio Abad - - - -
Escuela Rural Cent Azul - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst Guaimi - - - -
Escuela Rural de Pueblo Nuevo - - - -
Escuela Rural Minuto de Dios - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Castillos - - - -
Escuela Rural Marin - - - -
Escuela Rural de Bventura - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de San Martín - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst El Palmar - - - -
Escuela Rural Algondoncillo - - - -
Escuela Rural La Pastora - - - -
Escuela Rural El Martillo - - - -
Escuela Nueva de Chupundun - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst de San Miguel - - - -
Escuela Rural Arroyo Arena - - - -
Escuela Rural La Granja - - - -
Escuela Rural Ind El Barzal - - - -
Escuela Rural La Santa Cruz - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Agrop La Arena - - - -
Escuela Rural Laguna Flor - - - -
Escuela Rural Las Huertas - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst de Buenavistica - - - -
Escuela Rural Barro Prieto - - - -
Escuela Rural La Gulf - - - -
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Museums in Palmito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara

Libraries in Palmito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Banco de la República0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pompeyo Molina0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmito

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

Stadiums & Teams in Palmito

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

Airports Near Palmito

19 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
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
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

Treatment Centers in Palmito

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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 Palmito

What is the population of Palmito?

Palmito has a population of 5,345 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 73.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmito?

Palmito 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 83°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.

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