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Villanueva, Colombia
La Guajira Department · Colombia
Villanueva is a small city in La Guajira Department, Colombia with a population of 18,699. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Villanueva
Villanueva is a town and municipality located in the northern Department of La Guajira, Colombia. Villanueva is known in Colombia for being the cradle of many vallenato singers and composers. The economy of the town relies heavily on agriculture and farming.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,699 |
| Population Density | 132 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6077°, -72.9790° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | La Guajira Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.7 inches (1,288 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Villanueva
Villanueva is a small city in Colombia (La Guajira Department) with a population of 18,699. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Villanueva
Villanueva 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 | 74.1°F |
| 37% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 141.2 sq mi (365.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6077°N, 72.9790°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in |
Villanueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Villanueva
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Montessory | — | — | — | — |
| Otra sigla Rafael Celedon Rodriguez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Elodia Orozco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio De Educ Basica El Gool | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Luisa Orozco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jose Agustin Mackenzie | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nal Roque De Alba | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio De Educ Basica Los Fundadores | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion De Promocion Social Del Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Silvestre Dangond Daza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio De Educ Basica Las Delicias | — | — | — | — |
| Otra sigla Educ Basica Corazon De Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Los Angeles | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Rafael Antonio Amaya Nuñez | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion De Aprendizaje Bethel | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Escolar Corazon De Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Otra sigla Asociacion Educ Semillas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Agustín Mackenzie | — | — | — | — |
| Elodia Orozco | — | — | — | — |
| I. E. TÉCNICA PROMOCION SOCIAL | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa Roque De Alba | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Educativa Luis Beltran Dangon | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Rural Las Florez | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Rural Juncalito | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa Esteban Bendeck Olivella | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Rural Juncalito | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa Los Fundadores | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa Silvestre Dangon Daza | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Villanueva
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 Villanueva
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico de Manaure |
Libraries in Villanueva
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Villanueva
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal (abandonado) |
Hotels in Villanueva
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Villanueva
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Villanueva
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Villanueva
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Villanueva
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Villanueva
29 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 |
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villanueva
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa cural | |
| Catedral de Su Gloria | |
| Iglesia Cuadrangular | |
| Iglesia Santo Tomás de Villanueva |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Villanueva
What is the population of Villanueva?
Villanueva has a population of 18,699 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 132 people per square mile, spread across 141.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Villanueva?
Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches.