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Salamina, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
Salamina is a small city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 6,166. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salamina
Salamina är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Magdalena, i den norra delen av landet, 700 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Salamina ligger 7 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 6 166.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,166 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4903°, -74.7946° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Magdalena Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salamina
Salamina is a small city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 6,166. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 48.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 74.5 sq mi (193.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4903°N, 74.7946°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 | — | 78 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in |
Salamina has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in Salamina
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta Los Patos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Comunal Mix | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urb de Varones | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bohórquez | — | — | — | — |
| IED- Salamina | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Salamina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Libraries in Salamina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPM Concordia | 0.0 | |||||
| Laboratory | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salamina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Airports Near Salamina
24 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 |
| Algarrobo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| Cocosolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cairano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Esfuerzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundación Airport | FDA | Small 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 Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Plato Airport | PLT | Small Airport |
| San Pablo - Incora Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salamina
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Tránsito |
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What is the population of Salamina?
Salamina has a population of 6,166 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 74.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salamina?
Salamina 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 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches.