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Valledupar

City in Cesar, Colombia

Overview

Valledupar is Colombia's cradle of vallenato music, set on the banks of the Guatapurí River and framed by the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. The city offers a blend of cultural heritage, lush parks, and lively music festivals, making it a unique destination for travelers seeking an authentic Colombian experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Cesar
Population
544,134
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
10.46°, -73.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
46
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$824
Local Cost
$419
Local Income
$350
Cashless
42
English
28
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
21.7°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
12.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
718 mm
Internet Speed
259 Mbps
Upload
245 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
5
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VUP
Distance
3 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 90 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.

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