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Albania
City in La Guajira, Colombia
Overview
Albania, La Guajira is a compact Colombian town known for its warm community and its position as a gateway to natural and cultural adventures in the region. Visitors will find a laid-back atmosphere and a taste of authentic Caribbean-influenced Colombian life. The town is surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and close to indigenous Wayuu communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
La Guajira
Population
6,429
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
11.16°, -72.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$532
Local Cost
$298
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
25.1°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
18.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
620 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCJ
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 52/100.
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