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Ponedera, Colombia

Atlántico · Colombia

Ponedera is a small city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 23,420. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,420 Population 213/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Ponedera

Ponedera

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

People

Population23,420
Density213/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population23,420
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates10.6430°, -74.7539°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAtlántico
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ponedera

Ponedera is a small city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 23,420. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Ponedera

Ponedera has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 885 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.6° 0.5
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 25° / 29.9° 0.4
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.4° 1.3
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 25.7° / 30.9° 26.9
May 28.6°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.5° 109.3
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31° 80.5
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.2° 94.1
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.3° 113.4
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31° 165.0
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.7° 152.8
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.5° 110.0
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.4° 30.9
Ponedera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (284.8 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates10.6430°N, 74.7539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 113 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 142 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 7 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 38 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 95 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 72 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 29 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 111 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 73 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 149 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 71 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 87 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 81 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 90 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 136 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 73 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 76 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 102 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 77 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 145 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 2 121 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 - 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (29°C) 3.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in

Ponedera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ponedera

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Departamental de Guaimaro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Sagrado Corazon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ponedera

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olímpica Stéreo 92.1 Barranquilla champeta, entretenimiento UNKNOWN 146 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
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 Ponedera

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

Libraries in Ponedera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Avión didactico0.0
Avión didactico0.0
Avión didactico0.0
Biblioteca Municipal ”Pedro Dionisio Narvaez"0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Baranoa0.0

Farmers Markets in Ponedera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Baranoa
Mercado Nuevo

Bus Stations in Ponedera

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

estación sabanalarga ponedera

Stadiums & Teams in Ponedera

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Humberto Vasquez

Airports Near Ponedera

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Simón Bolívar International AirportSMRMedium Airport
Aerodromo Los Campanos-Small Airport
Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
Bethania Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cocosolo Airport-Small Airport
El Cairano Airport-Small Airport
El Coraje Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Fundación AirportFDASmall Airport
Hacienda Veracruz Airport-Small Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Amalia Airport-Small Airport
La Ceiba Airport-Small Airport
La Cheka Airport-Small Airport
La Fe Airport-Small Airport
La Fe Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
La Ye Airport-Small Airport
Mayorca Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ponedera

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ahcoholicos Anonimos

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
9 m (30 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 Ponedera

What is the population of Ponedera?

Ponedera has a population of 23,420 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ponedera?

Ponedera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

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