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Urumita, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
Urumita is a small city in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 8,509. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Urumita
Urumita is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of La Guajira.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,509 |
| Population Density | 56 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.5610°, -73.0134° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Urumita
Urumita is a small city in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 8,509. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 152.5 sq mi (394.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5610°N, 73.0134°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Urumita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Urumita
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Evangelico Maranatha | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio De Educ Basica 14 De Junio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio De Educ Basica Domingo Sabio | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Agricola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nva Dudas Aguas Arriba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nva La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nva De Tierras Nuevas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nva Las Colonias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur La Montaña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mix El Heneal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tecnica Agropecuaria de Urumita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Veracruz | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Rural El Eneal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Rural lon Sanjones | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion educativa Inmaculada Liñan | - | - | - | - |
| Instucion educativa Agropecuaria Domingo Sabio | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Infantil M Nuevo Hogar | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Agrpecuria sede 7 Junio | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Agrpecuaria Urumita | - | - | - | - |
| institucion educativa tecnica inmaculada liñan | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Urumita
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro murillo stereo | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Alegría y Gozo Radio Católica | bible, catolica | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Cacica Stereo 89.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Ebenezer stereo 88.2 la Paz Cesar | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| sistema Cardenal Valledupar 1050 am | vallenato | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Voz Del Cañaguate 860 AM | champeta, crossover | MP3 96 kbps | |
| olímpica stereo Valledupar 93.7 fm | olimpica stereo | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| fiesta stereo 107.7 fm Barrancas | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Urumita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ||||
| 14 | ||||
| Academia de Historia del Cesar | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Manaure | ||||
| Museo del Acordeon |
Libraries in Urumita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Departamental | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Rafael Carrillo Luquez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Urumita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal (abandonado) |
Gas Stations in Urumita
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Urumita
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Urumita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Urumita
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Jorge Isaac Airport | MCJ | Medium Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casacara Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerrejón Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotoprix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Capitán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Mango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Calvario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Río Yaza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Dilia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Diva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | DZI | Small Airport |
| Los Andes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Machiques North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaci Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monteliban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montellano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pororó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sala 77 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | SJH | Small Airport |
| Tamaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa del Rosario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Urumita
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CLÍNICA MÉDICOS ALTA COMPLEJIDAD DEL CARIBE | ||
| IDIME Instituto de Diagnóstico Medico |
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What is the population of Urumita?
Urumita has a population of 8,509 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 152.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Urumita?
Urumita 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 83°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.