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Sabanalarga, Colombia

Atlántico · Colombia

Sabanalarga is a large city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 102,334. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

102,334 Population 715/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Atlántico, i den norra delen av landet, 700 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Sabanalarga ligger 102 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 68 535.

People

Population102,334
Density715/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population102,334
Population Density715 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates10.6307°, -74.9221°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAtlántico
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga is a large city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 102,334. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga 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
Sabanalarga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²)
Population Density715/sq mi
Coordinates10.6307°N, 74.9221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M4.8 131 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 24 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 147 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 96 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 88 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 42 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 146 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 44 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 90 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 124 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 74 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 104 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 92 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 100 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 133 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 80 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 117 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 88 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 60 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 130 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 2 119 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 - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in

Sabanalarga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Sabanalarga

Institution Type Founded Website
instituto técnico carl ros College - ,
Instituto técnico carl ros College - ,
Instituto Técnico Pt. Giraldo College - ,

Schools in Sabanalarga

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
centro educativo paraíso de los niños - - - -
CODESA - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sabanalarga

12 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
arjona stereo 93.5 - MP3 96 kbps
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 Sabanalarga

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

Libraries in Sabanalarga

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

Farmers Markets in Sabanalarga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Baranoa
Mercado Nuevo

Restaurants in Sabanalarga

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bristol 22

Clinics in Sabanalarga

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

clínica general del norte

Bus Stations in Sabanalarga

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Cootransa
Bus Luruaco

Gas Stations in Sabanalarga

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1091086131
CO #11384157558
CO #1227633734
CO #1227634049
CO #1227634130
CO #1292891028

Banks in Sabanalarga

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco W

Stadiums & Teams in Sabanalarga

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Humberto Vasquez

Airports Near Sabanalarga

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Simón Bolívar International AirportSMRMedium 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
Fundación AirportFDASmall Airport
Hacienda Veracruz Airport-Small Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Cheka Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
La Ye Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sabanalarga

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ahcoholicos Anonimos

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
102 m (335 ft)

Around Sabanalarga

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Parks 1

Things to See Near Sabanalarga

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • La Peña

🇨🇴 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 Sabanalarga

What is the population of Sabanalarga?

Sabanalarga has a population of 102,334 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 715 people per square mile, spread across 143.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sabanalarga?

Sabanalarga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.

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