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Fonseca
City in La Guajira, Colombia
Overview
Fonseca is a welcoming town set in La Guajira, Colombia, known for its lively festivals and warm, community-focused culture. The town offers an authentic Colombian experience, with lively plazas, traditional music, and delicious regional cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
La Guajira
Population
42,772
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
10.83°, -72.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
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
SJH
Distance
23 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 55/100.
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