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Puerto López, Colombia
Meta Department · Colombia
Puerto López is a small city in Meta Department, Colombia with a population of 16,678. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto López
Puerto López, with a population of 12,598, is a fishing village set in an arched bay on the Pacific coast in the Ecuadorian Manabí Province. Puerto Lopéz is the Machalilla National Park headquarters. The main industries include fishing and ecotourism. The street closest to the beach has many restaurants, cabanas that provide drinks, and some nightclubs.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,678 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.0991°, -72.9565° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Meta Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 112.4 inches (2,854 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto López
Puerto López is a small city in Colombia (Meta Department) with a population of 16,678. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Puerto López
Puerto López has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (27°C), the coldest is Jul (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3117 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 2,969.1 sq mi (7,689.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.0991°N, 72.9565°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in |
Puerto López has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 112.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.4") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Puerto López
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Alto Navajas | - | - | - | - |
| Capitan Miguel Lara | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa Enrique olaya herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Pedagogico Politecnico de Los Llano | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA AGROPECUARIO DE PUERTO LÓPEZ | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Municipal Capitan Miguel Lara | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE LA UNIÓN | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escuela Clemente Naranjo | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA LAS LEONAS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Policarpa Salavarrieta | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educ Unisan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ponton del Río Negro | - | - | - | - |
| Policarpa Salvarrieta | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Rafael Uribe Uribe | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nal Enrique Olaya Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cofrem Puerto Lopez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Hog Juvenil Simon Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José de Puerto Alicia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent de Educ Especial Alegria de Vivir | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cofrem | - | - | - | - |
| Capitan Miguel Lara | - | - | - | - |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rafael Uribe Uribe | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Puerto López
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Puerto López | 0.0 |
Hotels in Puerto López
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto López
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto López
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Puerto López
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto López
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto López
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto López
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Puerto López
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | API | Medium Airport |
| Vanguardia Airport | VVC | Medium Airport |
| Andalucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca De Upia Airport | BAC | Small Airport |
| Bello Horizonte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Canaima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casanare Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colegial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cairo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Convento Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Prado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Rinconcito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ruby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Vergel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Vigía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gaviotas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaicarano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamitos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanayas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Halcones Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Arabia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Aurora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Colina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Diana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Envidia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Florida Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Loma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Luna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mansión Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Paz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Realidad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lajitas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Brisas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Delicias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Juanas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Bálticos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gavanes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Milagros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Sabanales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Venados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Majagual Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Puerto López?
Puerto López has a population of 16,678 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,969.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto López?
Puerto López has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.4 inches.