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Sampués, Colombia

Sucre Department · Colombia

Sampués is a small city in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 21,204. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,204 Population 175/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
56.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Sampués

Sampués

Sampués is a town and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia.

People

Population21,204
Density175/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain56.4 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Population21,204
Population Density175 / sq mi
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Coordinates9.1836°, -75.3817°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSucre Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation56.4 inches (1,432 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sampués

Sampués is a small city in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 21,204. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Sampués

Sampués has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.7°C), the coldest is Nov (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1169 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.5°C / 83°F 21.7° / 38.5° 17.8
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 22.3° / 39.9° 15.7
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 23.1° / 40.3° 34.0
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 23.8° / 40.2° 149.1
May 28.9°C / 84°F 23.9° / 38.7° 138.8
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 36.6° 109.1
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 23.7° / 36.9° 159.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 23.4° / 37.1° 126.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.3° / 36.5° 131.9
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 35.5° 154.3
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 22.9° / 35.9° 108.8
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 36.5° 24.8
Sampués has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area121.1 sq mi (313.7 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates9.1836°N, 75.3817°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 105 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 138 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 107 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 39 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 127 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 138 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 107 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 92 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 129 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 114 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 104 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 9 km
Mar 24, 2014 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia M4.5 144 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 100 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 117 km
Jun 30, 2002 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.5 148 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 49 km
Mar 5, 2007 13 km NNE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.3 125 km
Mar 13, 1995 10 km SSW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in Coldest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in

Sampués has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Sampués

46 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Villanueva - - - -
Centro Educativo Bossa Navarro - - - -
Centro Educativo San José de Huertas Chicas - - - -
Institución Educativa San Francisco - - - -
ESCUELA RUR ANTONIO NARIÑO - - - -
Escuela Rural Piedras Blanca - - - -
Centro Educativo Sabanalarga - - - -
Centro Educativo Segovia - - - -
Centro Educativo Sabanas de la Negra - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO MATA DE CAÑA - - - -
Centro Educativo Indigena de Escobar Arriba - - - -
Institución Educativa Indg Tec Agrop Escobar Arriba - - - -
Institución Educativa Mateo Perez - - - -
Escuela Coinst de Milan - - - -
Institución Educativa Don Alonso - - - -
Escuela Coinst de Las Llanadas - - - -
Escuela Urb El Campano Sebastián Penate - - - -
Escuela Urb Santa Marta - - - -
Escuela Urb Las Peronillas - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Rur Piedras Blancas - - - -
Institucion Educativa Millan Vargas - - - -
Institucion Educativa Mariscal Sucre - - - -
Luis G Portacio - - - -
Escuela Rural de Chocho - - - -
Jardín Infantil Genios del 2000 - - - -
Institución Educativa Naciónal Huellas - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA GIMNASIO PEDAGÓGICO SAMPUESANO - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO GIMNASIO PEDAGÓGICO EMPRENDIENDO HACIA EL FUTURO SAS - - - -
Centro Educativo Beth Shalom - - - -
Gimnasio Pedagog Campestre - - - -
Institución Edu Gim del Rosario - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA GIM MONTESSORI - - - -
Liceo Acacia Portacio de Porto - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Agrop de la Gallera - - - -
Escuela Rural Construcción de la Gallera - - - -
Decroly Military School - - - -
Escuela Rural Costa de Oro - - - -
Centro Educativo Cl Larga - - - -
Escuela Rural Indigena Loma de Piedra - - - -
Escuela Rural Indigena El Retiro - - - -
Escuela Rural Corazon de Jesus - - - -
Escuela Urb Bizerta - - - -
Centro Educativo Nt Educ Siloe - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Indigena Achiote - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Ines de Palito - - - -
Escuela Rural El Guaimaro - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sampués

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Unicórdoba Estéreo 90.0 FM cultural, culture MP3 128 kbps
La Voz de Jesús - MP3

Museums in Sampués

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara

Libraries in Sampués

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de la República0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pompeyo Molina0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Sampués

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
D1
D1
Justo y bieno
Mercado Publico de Sincelejo
Mercado Publico de Sincelejo
Mercado Público El Papayo
Olimpica
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Restaurants in Sampués

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PISCIRENA

Cafes in Sampués

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Panaderia Riky Pan

Clinics in Sampués

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ips Salud Integral

Gas Stations in Sampués

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biomax
Biomax
Biomax
Terpel
Terpel

Banks in Sampués

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in Sampués

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha de Fútbol de Mochila
Cancha Municipal de Fútbol 15 de Mayo
Estadio
Estadio
Estadio de Futbol Arturo Cumplido Sierra

Airports Near Sampués

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Los Garzones AirportMTRMedium Airport
Berástegui Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Cicuco Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
Los Mochuelos Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSRSSmall Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sampués

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Fisiocender Ltda.
CERINPROS
Clínica
Clínica General de Sucre
Clínica Integral de Sincelejo
Clínica La Medalla Milagrosa
Clínica Oftalmológica de Sucre
Clínica Pediátrica Niño Jesús
CLÍNICA SANTA ISABEL
COOMEVA
IPS Salud Social
Mexión IPS Centro de Neurorehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sampués

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Juan Evangelista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
168 m (551 ft)
Postal Code
700009

🇨🇴 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 Sampués

What is the population of Sampués?

Sampués has a population of 21,204 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 175 people per square mile, spread across 121.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sampués?

Sampués has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches.

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