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Piojó, Colombia

Atlántico · Colombia

Piojó is a small town in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 3,388. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,388 Population 39/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Piojó

Piojó

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

People

Population3,388
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Population3,388
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates10.7485°, -75.1078°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAtlántico
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,088 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piojó

Piojó is a small town in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 3,388. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Piojó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates10.7485°N, 75.1078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.72"
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 M5.7 138 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 149 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 44 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 128 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 99 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 44 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 115 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 106 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 148 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 59 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 95 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 96 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 123 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 146 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 81 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 95 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 50 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 128 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 126 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 2 100 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 - 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in

Piojó has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Piojó

13 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
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 Piojó

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Puerto Colombia
Casa Museo Julio Flórez
Museo de Galapa MUGA
Museo Etnoindustrial de Galerazamba
Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA
Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA

Libraries in Piojó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal de Baranoa0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Villas de San Pablo0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Villa Olímpica0.0

Farmers Markets in Piojó

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Baranoa
Mercado Nuevo

Gas Stations in Piojó

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS Brisas del Mar

Airports Near Piojó

11 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
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Piojó

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ahcoholicos Anonimos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piojó

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Principal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
160 m (525 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 Piojó

What is the population of Piojó?

Piojó has a population of 3,388 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 86.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piojó?

Piojó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches.

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