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San Juan del Cesar, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
San Juan del Cesar is a mid-size city in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 40,069. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan del Cesar
San Juan del Cesar is a municipality and town located in the La Guajira Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,069 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7711°, -73.0031° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.5 inches (1,181 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan del Cesar
San Juan del Cesar is a mid-size city in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 40,069. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet (214 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 46.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in San Juan del Cesar
San Juan del Cesar has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (26°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 777 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7711°N, 73.0031°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 | - | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
San Juan del Cesar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in San Juan del Cesar
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rur Mix Boca Del Monte | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Mi Pequeño Carrusel | - | - | - | - |
| Otra sigla Jard De Infantes Arrulladitos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sn Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil Mi Otra Casita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix Los Tunales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Lagunita | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Los Pondores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Guayacanal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Totumo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix De Zambrano | - | - | - | - |
| Fundacion Mision Ninos De Colombia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Educlos Haticos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Guamachal | - | - | - | - |
| Otra sigla Escrur Mix De Villa Del Rio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Corral De Piedras | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Normal Superior | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Parroq Pio Xii | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent De Educ Especial San Juan Del Cesar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Enrique Brito | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Francisco Palau y Quer | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa el carmelo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Rural Mixto Los Pondores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Guayacanal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Corral De Piedra | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Corral De Piedra | - | - | - | - |
| Sede institucion educativa normal superior | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa manuel antonio davila | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa parroquial pio Xll | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa sede maria inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa jose eduardo guerra | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa maria emma mendoza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Villa Del Rio | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Mercedes Romero De Quintero | - | - | - | - |
| I. E. Normal Superior | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Rural Educativo los Aticos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural mixta Lagunita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta De Guamachal | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Maria Emma Mendoza | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion EducatiivaManuel Antonio Davila | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Edukids | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Del Caribe Cedelca Para Jovenes Y Adultos | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa System Center Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bilingue Y Humanista Leaders Kids | - | - | - | - |
| Otra sigla Jard Comunitario Aprender | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near San Juan del Cesar
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro murillo stereo | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Alegría y Gozo Radio Católica | bible, catolica | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Cacica Stereo 89.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Cardenal Stereo 94.7 FM | musica, vallenato | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Ebenezer stereo 88.2 la Paz Cesar | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| sistema Cardenal Valledupar 1050 am | vallenato | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Voz Del Cañaguate 860 AM | champeta, crossover | MP3 96 kbps | |
| olímpica stereo Valledupar 93.7 fm | olimpica stereo | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| fiesta stereo 107.7 fm Barrancas | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| FRONTERA STEREO 89.1 FM | entretenimiento, music | AAC |
Farmers Markets in San Juan del Cesar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal (abandonado) |
Hotels in San Juan del Cesar
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Juan del Cesar
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan del Cesar
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan del Cesar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Juan del Cesar
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Jorge Isaac Airport | MCJ | Medium Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerrejón Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotoprix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Capitán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Mango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Diva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | DZI | Small Airport |
| Machiques North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaci Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montellano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ríohacha Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sala 77 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | SJH | Small Airport |
| Villa del Rosario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan del Cesar
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cuadrangular Septimo Día | |
| Iglesia san juan |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of San Juan del Cesar?
San Juan del Cesar has a population of 40,069 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 862.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan del Cesar?
San Juan del Cesar 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 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.