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Soplaviento, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

Soplaviento is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 8,067. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,067 Population 93/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Soplaviento

Soplaviento

Soplaviento is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia. The town is located on the south bank of the Dique Canal across from the town of San Estanislao.

People

Population8,067
Density93/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population8,067
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates10.3931°, -75.1408°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,266 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Soplaviento

Soplaviento is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 8,067. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 49.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Soplaviento has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area87.1 sq mi (225.7 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates10.3931°N, 75.1408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 23, 1998 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M5.7 133 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 58 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 124 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 129 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 123 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 77 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 82 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 124 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 121 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 132 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 79 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 67 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 122 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 127 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 101 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 108 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 115 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 124 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 32 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 95 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 2 137 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 - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in

Soplaviento has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Soplaviento

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Urb Mix El Chispon - - - -
Institución Educativa Simon Almanza Julio - - - -
Escuela Socorro Perez M - - - -
Escuela Felipe Santiago Amor Castill - - - -
Colegio Lic del Dique - - - -
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Radio Stations near Soplaviento

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALR Jazz Radio jazz AAC+ 32 kbps
arjona stereo 93.5 - MP3 96 kbps
RADIO POLICÍA NACIONAL" "106.0 FM (CARTAGENA) crossover, entretenimiento MP3

Museums in Soplaviento

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Farmers Markets in Soplaviento

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Nuevo

Stadiums & Teams in Soplaviento

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Soplaviento

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Aerodromo Los Campanos-Small Airport
Bethania Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cocosolo Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Cairano Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Veracruz Airport-Small Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Gaviota Airport-Small Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soplaviento

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)

🇨🇴 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 Soplaviento

What is the population of Soplaviento?

Soplaviento has a population of 8,067 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 87.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Soplaviento?

Soplaviento 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches.

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