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Uribia, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
Uribia is a small city in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 7,519. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Uribia
Uribia is a small city and municipality of the La Guajira department of Colombia. It is the youngest municipality of this Department since the year 2000. Northern Zone of the Cerrejón coal mines are located in this municipality. The municipality also contains the Serranía de Macuira mountain range which is an isolated low altitude mountain range in the middle of La Guajira Desert. One third of this mountain range is also a National Natural Park of Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,519 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7151°, -72.2659° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.4 inches (543 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Uribia
Uribia is a small city in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 7,519. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.1°F |
| 56% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 3,596.9 sq mi (9,315.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7151°N, 72.2659°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in |
Uribia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 82°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Uribia
56+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela meera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela katzaliamana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela siwolu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jepirol 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela juyasirain 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jepirol 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jotomana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jasalenchon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela botonchon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela lapumana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela apotolipa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jampusumana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jaishipa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela amasimaru | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jaiparen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jirijipana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela sawachimana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela barranquita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela ipatuu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela la loma | - | - | - | - |
| NOUNAMANA | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Etnoeducativa Integral Rural Internado Indigena De Camino Verde | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix Shirruria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Juyasirain | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix De Uribia | - | - | - | - |
| IED Julia Sierra Iguaran | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Policía Siwai | - | - | - | - |
| IE - INTERNADO INDIGENA SAN JOSE | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela juyapararen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Internado Indigena San José | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Etnoeducativa Integran Rural Internado Indigena de Camino Verde | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Etnoeducativo Integral Rural Puerto Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Normal Superior Indigena | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Etnoeducativa Integran Rural Internado Indigena de Camino Verde | - | - | - | - |
| Jar .inf . Julia sierra iguaran | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela urbana mixta san. Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Ins. Educativa alfonso López pumarejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela kolopontain | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela ipain | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela kashaulechon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela chamain | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jolojoloma | - | - | - | - |
| Hogar infantil pesuapa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela ichon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela los olivos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela jashainap | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela taplamana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela omochon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela flor del campo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela ichiket | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela merrachon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela kewiralimana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela nortechon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela cadenachon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela juyasirain | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Zapatamana | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Uribia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Sal Ichi |
Farmers Markets in Uribia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 Uribia | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo | |||||
| Tienda de Abarrotes |
Restaurants in Uribia
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Uribia
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Uribia
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uribia
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uribia
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Uribia
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Almirante Padilla Airport | RCH | Medium Airport |
| Jorge Isaac Airport | MCJ | Medium Airport |
| Cerrejón Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotoprix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maicao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manaure Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Bolívar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ríohacha Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uribia
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Uribia
What is the population of Uribia?
Uribia has a population of 7,519 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,596.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Uribia?
Uribia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.