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Turbaná, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

Turbaná is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 10,235. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,235 Population 151/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
49.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Turbaná

Turbaná

Turbaná is a municipality in the Bolívar department in Colombia. Most of the people living here depend on agriculture and cattle raising for their main income. There is no sewer system or dump and waste is disposed of in streams and roadways. The temperature averages from 27 to 30 °C. Turbaná borders Turbaco and Cartagena in the north, Arjona in the south and Arjona and Turbaco in the east.

People

Population10,235
Density151/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population10,235
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates10.2717°, -75.4422°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.5 inches (1,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Turbaná

Turbaná is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 10,235. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Turbaná

Turbaná has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1130 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 29.9° 0.5
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 25° / 29.8° 0.4
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 25.5° / 29.9° 2.7
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 26.1° / 30.3° 19.4
May 28.8°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.1° 122.5
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 26.2° / 31° 94.7
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 26.2° / 31.3° 124.1
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 26.1° / 31° 144.4
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 26° / 31° 157.7
Oct 28°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.5° 241.0
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.1° 175.2
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.4° 47.0
Turbaná 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area68.0 sq mi (176.1 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates10.2717°N, 75.4422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 M5.7 104 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 148 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 93 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 96 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 97 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 114 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 107 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 119 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 113 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 90 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 126 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 106 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 18 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 145 km
Jun 24, 1998 114 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M3.9 123 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 62 km
Apr 13, 2022 121 km NW of Clemencia, Colombia M3.9 139 km
Dec 8, 1992 14 km NNW of Concordia, Colombia M3.8 110 km
Mar 27, 2001 18 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M3.6 121 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 3 142 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 - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Turbaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Turbaná

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa José M Córdoba de Pasacaballos - - - -
Liceo Mix de Turbana - - - -
Centro Educativo Nuestra Señora del Buen Aire - - - -
Escuela El Recreo - - - -
Centro Educativo El Chorro y La Legua - - - -
Centro Educativo Lomas Matunilla - - - -
Concentración Educ de Ballestas - - - -
Escuela Mix Fco José de Caldas - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Ind de Turbana - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Olga Gonzalez de Morales - - - -
Escuela José Celestino Mutiz - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Nuestra Señora del Carmen - - - -
Concentración Educ Marco Fidel Suarez - - - -
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Radio Stations near Turbaná

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 Turbaná

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Rafael Núñez
Choco Museum and Workshops
Historical Museum of Cartagena de Indias
Museo de la Esmeralda
Museo De Las Fortificaciones
Museo del Oro
Museo del Oro Zenú
Museo Naval del Caribe

Libraries in Turbaná

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bartolomé Calvo0.0
Biblioteca Distrital Jorge Artel0.0
Casa Comunal0.0

Hotels in Turbaná

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Decameron Barú

Zoos in Turbaná

4 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aviario Nacional de Colombia
Aviario Nacional de Colombia
Cigueñas y Garzas
Selva Húmeda Tropical

Bus Stations in Turbaná

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parada a cartagena

Gas Stations in Turbaná

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1024652921
CO #1024652927
CO #1024654086
CO #1024668285
CO #1026474427
CO #103492651
CO #120492136
CO #674258620
CO #674258644

Breweries in Turbaná

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Cartagena
Cervecería Cartagena

Stadiums & Teams in Turbaná

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Airports Near Turbaná

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Aerodromo Los Campanos-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
Cocosolo 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 Vega Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Turbaná

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CASA Doña arsenia
Cedimagen
Centro de Salud La Boquilla
Centro de salud Olaya Herrera
Colmedicos Laboratorio
GastroCaribe
Health Cars - servicio integral de salud
Laboratorio Clínico Syso
Laboratorio Ficha Madica
Liga Colombiana Contra el Cancer
Prisma Centro Medico
Vida Bella Medicina Estética y Ortomolecular

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
63 m (207 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 Turbaná

What is the population of Turbaná?

Turbaná has a population of 10,235 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 68.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Turbaná?

Turbaná 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.

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