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Santa Cruz del Islote, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

Santa Cruz del Islote is a small town in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 1,247. Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,247 Population 2/sq mi density
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santa Cruz del Islote

Santa Cruz del Islote

Santa Cruz del Islote is an artificial island located off the coast of Bolívar Department in Colombia, close to Tolú and Coveñas. It is a part of the Archipelago of San Bernardo. Its large population for its size has given it notoriety for supposedly being the most densely populated island on earth; however, estimates of its population vary greatly.

People

Population1,247
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Population1,247
Population Density2 / sq mi
Coordinates9.7859°, -75.8590°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,413 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz del Islote

Santa Cruz del Islote is a small town in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 1,247. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Santa Cruz del Islote 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 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Area594.8 sq mi (1,540.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates9.7859°N, 75.8590°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 30, 2023.

Jun 23, 1998 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M5.7 100 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 115 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 95 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 106 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 98 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 82 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 126 km
Aug 14, 2017 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia M4.4 118 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 112 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 133 km
Feb 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.2 118 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 105 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 86 km
Jan 6, 1998 141 km NW of San Bernardo del Viento, Colombia M3.9 127 km
Jun 24, 1998 114 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M3.9 101 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 9 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 3 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in

Santa Cruz del Islote has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 81°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Santa Cruz del Islote

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acuarimantima Hostal
Hotel Decameron
Hotel Punta Faro
House on water
Mistica
Mucura Club Hotel

Restaurants in Santa Cruz del Islote

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doña Aura
Lourdes
Punta Faro

Airports Near Santa Cruz del Islote

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Cocosolo Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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 Santa Cruz del Islote

What is the population of Santa Cruz del Islote?

Santa Cruz del Islote has a population of 1,247 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 594.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz del Islote?

Santa Cruz del Islote 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 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

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