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Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia
Antioquia · Colombia
Vigía del Fuerte is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 5,624. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vigía del Fuerte
Vigía del Fuerte is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the Urabá Antioquia sub-region.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,624 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5893°, -76.8960° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Antioquia |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 208.8 inches (5,303 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vigía del Fuerte
Vigía del Fuerte is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 5,624. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 208.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 61 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1,108.3 sq mi (2,870.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5893°N, 76.8960°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 15.7 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 16.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 18.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 18.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 18.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 23.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 17.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 17.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 17.8 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 20.0 in | Coldest |
Vigía del Fuerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in December to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 208.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.5") and March the driest (12.0").
Colleges & Universities in Vigía del Fuerte
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Embera Atrato Medio | College | — | — |
Schools in Vigía del Fuerte
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA INDÍGENA DE UNION CUITY | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Corazon de Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Rur Guadualito | — | — | — | — |
| Otra sigla Belen | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Vigia Del Fuerte | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Vigía del Fuerte
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| José Celestino Mutis Airport | BSC | Medium Airport |
| Bahia Cupica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cupica Airport | BHF | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Gaviria Correa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jurado Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mutata Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vigía Del Fuerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Vigía del Fuerte?
Vigía del Fuerte has a population of 5,624 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,108.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vigía del Fuerte?
Vigía del Fuerte 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 83°F in July. The area receives 61 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 208.8 inches.