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Barrancas
City in La Guajira, Colombia
Overview
Barrancas is a welcoming city located in the heart of Colombia's La Guajira department, known for its coal mining heritage and authentic Guajiro culture. This small city offers a blend of traditional festivals, local cuisine, and proximity to natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
La Guajira
Population
38,232
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
10.97°, -72.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$516
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
20
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCJ
Distance
36 km
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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.
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.
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 60/100.
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