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Puerto Colombia, Colombia
Atlántico · Colombia
Puerto Colombia is a small city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 26,227. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Colombia
Puerto Colombia is a coastal town and municipality in Atlántico Department, Colombia founded in the mid-1800s. It is famous for its "Pier of Puerto Colombia", that at one time was the largest pier in the world. Duties were later transferred to the larger and modern Port of Barranquilla in Bocas de Cenizas, the mouth of the Magdalena River in the Caribbean Sea.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,227 |
| Population Density | 552 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.9878°, -74.9547° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Atlántico |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.1 inches (993 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Colombia
Puerto Colombia is a small city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 26,227. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 39.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Puerto Colombia
Puerto Colombia 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 47.5 sq mi (123.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9878°N, 74.9547°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 72 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in |
Puerto Colombia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Puerto Colombia
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E.D Evelyn Abuchaibe de Daes | - | - | - | - |
| IED Pies Descalzos y Centro Comunitario La Playa | - | - | - | - |
| International Berckley School | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Campestre | - | - | - | - |
| Altamira International School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristiano J.V. Murphy | - | - | - | - |
| Anglo Colombia School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| IED - El Cañahuate | - | - | - | - |
| Hartford International School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Marymount | - | - | - | - |
| Aspaen Corales | - | - | - | - |
| I.E.T. Turística Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Aspaen Altamar | - | - | - | - |
| IE - San Nicolas De Tolentino | - | - | - | - |
| IDPHU | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Puerto Colombia
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 Puerto Colombia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Bolivarian Museum | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura de Puerto Colombia | ||||
| Casa Museo Julio Flórez | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo a cielo abierto | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Bolivariano | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo Cultural del Caribe | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Galapa MUGA | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Atlantico | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA | ||||
| Museo Mapuka | ||||
| Museo Mapuka |
Libraries in Puerto Colombia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Avión didactico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abierta CUC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Bilingüe | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Combarraquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Bellas Artes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gardenias | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Karl C. Parrish Jr. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal ”Pedro Dionisio Narvaez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Baranoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orlando Fals Borda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular del Barrio La Paz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular La Manga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Villas de San Pablo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal Villa Olímpica | 0.0 | |||||
| Repositorio Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Colombia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Vargas | |||||
| Galeria La 32 | |||||
| Galeria Robertico | |||||
| Galeria San Nicolas | |||||
| La esquina del arte | |||||
| Mercado Barranquillita | |||||
| Mercado de Granos | |||||
| Mercado de Granos | |||||
| Mercado de Mariscos | |||||
| Mercado E.P.M | |||||
| Mercado El Playón | |||||
| Mercado Gran Bazar | |||||
| Mercado La Magola | |||||
| Mercado Miami | |||||
| Mercado Miami 2 | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Baranoa | |||||
| Mercado Publico de Soledad | |||||
| Mercado Público del Caribe | |||||
| Mercado Sredni | |||||
| Plaza del Pescado | |||||
| Plaza del Platano |
Hotels in Puerto Colombia
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Colombia
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puerto Colombia
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Puerto Colombia
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Puerto Colombia
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Colombia
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Puerto Colombia
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Puerto Colombia
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puerto Colombia
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Puerto Colombia
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto Colombia
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Colombia
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Colombia
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto Colombia
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Puerto Colombia
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Colombia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Elías Chegwin | ||
| Coliseo Elías Chegwin | ||
| Coliseo Sugar Baby Rojas | ||
| Coliseo Sugar Baby Rojas | ||
| Estadio de Béisbol Humberto Vasquez | ||
| Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez | ||
| Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez | ||
| Estadio Moderno "Julio Torres" | ||
| Estadio Moderno "Julio Torres" | ||
| Estadio Romelio Martínez | ||
| Estadio Romelio Martínez | ||
| Velódromo de Barranquilla | ||
| Velódromo de Barranquilla |
Airports Near Puerto Colombia
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | Large Airport |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | Large Airport |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo Los Campanos | - | Small 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 |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Puerto Colombia
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega | |
| Servientrega - Efecty |
Treatment Centers in Puerto Colombia
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ahcoholicos Anonimos | ||
| Centro Medico Colsánitas | ||
| Centro Medico Uninorte | ||
| Cesac Mutualser norte | ||
| Clínica General San Diego S.A.S. | ||
| Clínica General San Diego S.A.S. | ||
| Dr, Scholl's Barranquilla | ||
| GEMELLI | ||
| Mutualser IPS Pérez Radiólogos | ||
| Mutualser IPS Pérez Radiólogos | ||
| mutualser PÉREZ RADIÓLOGOS S.A.S. | ||
| mutualser PÉREZ RADIÓLOGOS S.A.S. | ||
| Te oigo centro audiológico S.A.S | ||
| Urgencia SURA | ||
| Urgencias SURA | ||
| Viva 1A IPS | ||
| Viva 1A IPS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Colombia
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Centro Bíblico Internacional Sede Colinas | |
| Iglesia de Cristo Resucitado | |
| Padre Hollman | |
| Parroquia Santa Isabel de Portugal | |
| Santuario Mariano de Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Colombia?
Puerto Colombia has a population of 26,227 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 552 people per square mile, spread across 47.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Colombia?
Puerto Colombia 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 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.