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Barranquilla, Colombia

Major city · Population 1.2M

Barranquilla is the 4th largest city in Colombia with a population of approximately 1,206,319 people as of 2026. This makes it the 430th largest city in the world, accounting for 2.27% of Colombia's total population of 53.1M. Barranquilla is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Bogota timezone. The average annual temperature is 27.9°C with 1,514 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 21 meters above sea level.

Population

1,206,319

Global Rank

#430

Country Rank

#4

% of Colombia

2.27%

Avg Temperature

27.9°C

Annual Rainfall

1,514 mm

Elevation

21 m

Timezone

America/Bogota

Barranquilla on the Map

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Climate in Barranquilla

Barranquilla's warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Nov. The wettest month is Nov with 305 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

28.4°C
Jan
28°C
Feb
28.7°C
Mar
28.8°C
Apr
28.5°C
May
27.6°C
Jun
28.2°C
Jul
27.9°C
Aug
27.5°C
Sep
27.4°C
Oct
26.2°C
Nov
27.8°C
Dec
26.2°C28.8°C

Monthly Rainfall

2 mm
Jan
20 mm
Feb
6 mm
Mar
40 mm
Apr
174 mm
May
175 mm
Jun
162 mm
Jul
129 mm
Aug
251 mm
Sep
212 mm
Oct
305 mm
Nov
38 mm
Dec

Colombia at a Glance

Country Population

53,057,212

Capital

Bogotá

Region

South America

Major Cities

55

GDP per Capita

$7,919

Life Expectancy

77.7 years

Urban Population

78.5%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Other Major Cities in Colombia

Bogotá
7.7M
Cali
2.4M
Medellín
2.0M
Cartagena
915K
Cúcuta
777K
Soacha
655K
Bucaramanga
581K
Ibagué
530K
Santa Marta
499K
Montería
491K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Barranquilla with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Barranquilla by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Soledad342,5566 km
Malambo129,14812 km
Sabanalarga102,33441 km
Santa Marta499,19271 km
Cartagena914,552100 km
Valledupar490,075176 km
Magangué123,982192 km
Sincelejo277,773197 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barranquilla?

The population of Barranquilla, Colombia is approximately 1,206,319 people, making it the 430th largest city in the world and the 4th largest in Colombia.

Is Barranquilla the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá. Barranquilla is the 4th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Barranquilla?

Barranquilla has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C and receives 1,514 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Nov.

What timezone is Barranquilla in?

Barranquilla is in the America/Bogota timezone.