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Valledupar, Colombia
Cesar Department · Colombia
Valledupar is a large city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 490,075. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Valledupar
Valledupar is a city and municipality in northeastern Colombia. It is the capital of Cesar Department. Its name, Valle de Upar, was established in honor of the Amerindian cacique who ruled the valley; Cacique Upar. The city lies between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía del Perijá to the borders of the Guatapurí and Cesar rivers.
People
Climate
| Population | 490,075 |
| Population Density | 322,418 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4654°, -73.2531° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cesar Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Valledupar
Valledupar is a large city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 490,075. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Valledupar
Valledupar has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (24.3°C), the coldest is Jan (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 805 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 322,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4654°N, 73.2531°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 | - | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in |
Valledupar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Valledupar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellas Artes | University | - | , |
| Biblioteca UNAL | University | - | , |
| FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA DEL AREA ANDINA | University | - | , |
| Institucion educativa Alfonso Araujo Cotes | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa Alfonso López Pumarejo | College | - | , |
| Laboratorios UNAL | University | - | , |
| UNAD | University | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional - Sede La Paz | University | - | , |
| Universidad Popular del Cesar | University | - | , |
| Universidad Popular del Cesar-Sede Hurtado | University | - | , |
| Universisa Antonio Nariño - Sede Valledupar | University | - | , |
Schools in Valledupar
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundación Colegio Bilingüe de Valledupar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio el carmelo | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO LA SAGRADA | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santo Domingo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Domingo Savio | - | - | - | - |
| Academia de musica Vallenata El Turco | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio ComfaCesar | - | - | - | - |
| s2 | - | - | - | - |
| s1 | - | - | - | - |
| IE ALFONSO ARAUJO COTES | - | - | - | - |
| 001 | - | - | - | - |
| 02 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bello Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| UPC | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Milcíades Cantillo Costa | - | - | - | - |
| institucion leonidas acuña | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Molina Sanchez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nelson Mandela | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mixta La Nevada | - | - | - | - |
| Corporacion Gimnasio del Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio La Sagrada Familia de Valledupar | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Imtecom Comfacesar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Loperena | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Gimnasio del Saber | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Valledupar
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caliente stereo 90.2 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 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 | - | MP3 128 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 Valledupar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ||||
| 14 | ||||
| Academia de Historia del Cesar | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Manaure | ||||
| Museo del Acordeon |
Libraries in Valledupar
| 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 |
Hotels in Valledupar
22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Valledupar
35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Valledupar
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Valledupar
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Valledupar
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Valledupar
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Valledupar
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Valledupar
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Valledupar
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Valledupar
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Valledupar
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Valledupar
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Valledupar
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Valledupar
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Valledupar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valledupar
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | 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 |
| El Capitán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Calvario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Río Yaza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Julia Carolina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Dilia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palma 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 |
| Pororó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sala 77 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | SJH | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Valledupar
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CLÍNICA MÉDICOS ALTA COMPLEJIDAD DEL CARIBE | ||
| IDIME Instituto de Diagnóstico Medico |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valledupar
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cede Iglesias Pentecostal Unida de Colombia (Distrito 29) | |
| Curia Episcopal | |
| Curia Episcopal | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia 01 | |
| Iglesia 01 | |
| Iglesia Avivamiento | |
| Iglesia Avivamiento | |
| Iglesia Centro Biblico Internacional | |
| Iglesia Centro Biblico Internacional | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular Central | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular Central | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unidad de Colombia (La Esperanza) | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unidad de Colombia (La Esperanza) | |
| La casa del abuelo | |
| La Concepción | |
| La Concepción |
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Quick Facts
Around Valledupar
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Valledupar
3 places within 15 km
- • Parroquia Maria Madre de la Unidad
- • Cerro Murillo
- • Loma de Boquinete
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Valledupar
What is the population of Valledupar?
Valledupar has a population of 490,075 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 322,418 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Valledupar?
Valledupar 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 84°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.