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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 · estimate
46
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 90 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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