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Unguía, Colombia
Chocó · Colombia
Unguía is a small city in Chocó, Colombia with a population of 12,192. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Unguía
Unguía is a municipality and town in the far north of the Chocó Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,192 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.0436°, -77.0914° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Chocó |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.5 inches (2,198 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Unguía
Unguía is a small city in Colombia (Chocó) with a population of 12,192. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Unguía
Unguía has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.7°C), the coldest is Nov (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2936 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 618.5 sq mi (1,602.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0436°N, 77.0914°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in |
Unguía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in Unguía
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Ticoló | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ticole | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio I.E. Agricola de Unguia | - | - | - | - |
| Sede de Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Villa Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Sede El Corazon | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Ayda Anaya | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Indigena Cuna Yala de Arquia | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Sede El Puerto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Resguardo Arquia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de infancia y familia | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Unguía
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stereo 88.5 FM | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Apartadó Stereo 103.3 FM | entretenimiento, musica variada | AAC 96 kbps |
Libraries in Unguía
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca pública municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in Unguía
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Unguía
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Unguía
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport | APO | Medium Airport |
| Alcides Fernández Airport | ACD | Small Airport |
| Balboa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Capurganá Airport | CPB | Small Airport |
| EL Real Airport | ELE | Small Airport |
| Finca San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Indira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaime Ortiz Betancourt Airport | IGO | Small Airport |
| La Gabriela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Almendros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Planes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mulatos Airport | ULS | Small Airport |
| Necocli Airport | NCI | Small Airport |
| Nueva Fortuna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pavorrandocito North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Obaldía Airport | PUE | Small Airport |
| San Juan De Uraba Airport | SJR | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | NPU | Small Airport |
| Santa María del Darién Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tanela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Unguía Airport | UNC | Small Airport |
| Yaviza Airport | PYV | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Unguía
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Los Katíos National Park | Natural | 1994 |
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unguía
What is the population of Unguía?
Unguía has a population of 12,192 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 618.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Unguía?
Unguía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.5 inches.