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Villanueva, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

Villanueva is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 12,791. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,791 Population 157/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Villanueva

Villanueva

Villanueva är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Bolívar, i den norra delen av landet, 700 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Villanueva ligger 102 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 12 791.

People

Population12,791
Density157/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Population12,791
Population Density157 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates10.4436°, -75.2731°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,241 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villanueva

Villanueva is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 12,791. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Villanueva

Villanueva has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1130 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 29.9° 0.5
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 25° / 29.8° 0.4
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 25.5° / 29.9° 2.7
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 26.1° / 30.3° 19.4
May 28.8°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.1° 122.5
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 26.2° / 31° 94.7
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 26.2° / 31.3° 124.1
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 26.1° / 31° 144.4
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 26° / 31° 157.7
Oct 28°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.5° 241.0
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.1° 175.2
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.4° 47.0
Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area81.6 sq mi (211.3 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates10.4436°N, 75.2731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 1998 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M5.7 118 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 68 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 109 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 131 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 95 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 81 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 133 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 130 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 134 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 147 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 88 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 82 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 137 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 132 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 116 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 117 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 17 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 118 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 130 km
Apr 13, 2022 121 km NW of Clemencia, Colombia M3.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Villanueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Villanueva

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Divino Espiritu - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de Algarrobo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Zipacoa - - - -
Colegio Departamental Mix de Bachillerato Luis C Galán S - - - -
Centro Educativo de Aguas Prietas - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Agrop Sede Numero 6 de Corazon A Corazon - - - -
Escuela Urb Etelvina Vasquez de Mendoza - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Agrop de Villanueva - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Alberto Marrugo R - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Ind Moises Cabeza Junco - - - -
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Radio Stations near Villanueva

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALR Jazz Radio jazz AAC+ 32 kbps
arjona stereo 93.5 - MP3 96 kbps
RADIO POLICÍA NACIONAL" "106.0 FM (CARTAGENA) crossover, entretenimiento MP3

Libraries in Villanueva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Distrital Jorge Artel0.0
Casa Comunal0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Villanueva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villanueva

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Aerodromo Los Campanos-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cocosolo Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Cairano Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Veracruz Airport-Small Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Villanueva

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CASA Doña arsenia
Centro de Salud La Boquilla
Centro de salud Olaya Herrera
Health Cars - servicio integral de salud

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
102 m (335 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Villanueva

What is the population of Villanueva?

Villanueva has a population of 12,791 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 81.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villanueva?

Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

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