Municipality · La Guajira Department
# La Jagua del Pilar

La Jagua del Pilar is a municipality of Colombia in La Guajira Department. It had an estimated 4,144 people in 2025 on 180 km² (about 23 per km²). Its main town is La Jagua del Pilar. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 4,144 people (2025)
- 180 km²
- 6 mapped services
- 1,308 m typical elevation

## How many people live in La Jagua del Pilar?

La Jagua del Pilar had an estimated 4,144 people in 2025 — 0.4% of La Guajira Department, 994th of 1121 municipalities. There are 895 women for every 1,000 men (below the La Guajira Department figure of 1,045). Spread over 180 km², that is about 23 people per km², 835th of 1121 municipalities.

27.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 25 across La Guajira Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.
- 0–4 327
- 5–9 390
- 10–14 438
- 15–19 388
- 20–24 347
- 25–29 333
- 30–34 308
- 35–39 271
- 40–44 261
- 45–49 251
- 50–54 218
- 55–59 167
- 60–64 135
- 65–69 107
- 70–74 81
- 75–79 57
- 80–84 40
- 85–89 19
- 90–94 6
- 95+ 0

Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is La Jagua del Pilar?

La Jagua del Pilar lies in La Guajira Department, Colombia. It borders 4 other municipalities: La Paz, Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Urumita and Valledupar. By area it is the 738th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.9% of La Guajira Department. The centre of La Jagua del Pilar is about 660 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 122 km from Riohacha, the main town of La Guajira Department. The centre point is at 10.4662° N, 73.1044° W.

Source: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around La Jagua del Pilar

### Nearby, outside La Jagua del Pilar
- San Francisco de Asís · memorial, La Paz 11 km
- Museo Arqueológico de Manaure · museum, Manaure Balcón del Cesar 12 km
- Centro Recreacional Los Kioskos · attraction, Manaure Balcón del Cesar 12 km
- Glorieta Hernando de Santana · memorial, Valledupar 15 km
- Cacique Upar · memorial, Valledupar 15 km
- Monumento · monument, Valledupar 15 km
- Monumento del Caracol · memorial, Valledupar 15 km
- Academia de Historia del Cesar · museum, Valledupar 16 km
- Al Lector · memorial, Valledupar 16 km
- Los Musicos · memorial, Valledupar 16 km
- Monumento de Los Gallos · memorial, Valledupar 17 km
- mariamulata · memorial, Valledupar 17 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: La Jagua del Pilar
- Time zone UTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Bogota
- Currency Peso (COP)
- Country calling code +57
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type A, B · 110 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) · Valledupar 16 km
- Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) · Riohacha 119 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:33).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in La Jagua del Pilar

Open gazetteers list 7 villages, towns and localities in La Jagua del Pilar. The largest with a recorded population: La Jagua del Pilar (894). Settlements here lie between about 203 m and 1,905 m above sea level (median 1,308 m).
- Brasil
- El Cielo
- El Nopal
- El Plan
- La Jagua del Pedregal
- La Jagua del Pilar
- La Montaña

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of La Jagua del Pilar

Named natural and historic features inside La Jagua del Pilar, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

16 rivers and streams.
- Acequía
- Acequía
- Arroyo Alambique
- Arroyo Ceibótico
- Arroyo El Ceibótico
- Arroyo El Totumito
- Arroyo El Totumo
- Arroyo Guadualito
- Arroyo La Florida
- Arroyo Las Mercedes
- Arroyo Las Viejas
- Arroyo Los Boleritos
- Arroyo Los Magueyes
- Arroyo Monte de la Rosa
- Arroyo Vira Vira
- Río Manaure

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Cerro Los Piquitos · 1,702 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in La Jagua del Pilar and the best time to visit

In La Jagua del Pilar, the warmest month is Aug (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 718 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (140 mm) and the driest Feb (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 21 | 4 |
| Feb | 22 | 4 |
| Mar | 23 | 20 |
| Apr | 23 | 44 |
| May | 24 | 112 |
| Jun | 24 | 68 |
| Jul | 24 | 50 |
| Aug | 24 | 70 |
| Sep | 23 | 90 |
| Oct | 23 | 140 |
| Nov | 22 | 83 |
| Dec | 22 | 32 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Jagua del Pilar
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Donaldo Saul Moron · La Jagua del Pilar | 6.0 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Agrario · Manaure Balcón del Cesar | 12 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco de Bogota · Valledupar | 15 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Cajero Bancolombia Eds La Paz · La Paz | 12 km | Map |
| Hotel | Escala Hotel · La Paz | 7.3 km | Map |
| Mall | C.c Mayales · Valledupar | 15 km | Map |
| School | Concentración de Educ Preesc Bas y Med Tec Anaurio M · La Jagua del Pilar | 6.2 km | Map |
| College | Universidad Nacional - Sede La Paz · La Paz | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Estación de PolicÍa · Manaure Balcón del Cesar | 12 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in La Jagua del Pilar

Places mapped inside La Jagua del Pilar in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Schools 4

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipalities in La Guajira Department
- Albania
- Barrancas
- Dibulla
- Distracción
- El Molino
- Fonseca
- Hatonuevo
- Maicao
- Manaure
- Riohacha
- San Juan del Cesar
- Uribia
- Urumita
- Villanueva

## Quick answers
- Where is La Jagua del Pilar? In La Guajira Department, Colombia
- What is the population of La Jagua del Pilar? 4,144 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Jagua del Pilar? About 28 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Jagua del Pilar? About 23 people per km²
- What borders La Jagua del Pilar? La Paz, Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Urumita and Valledupar
- What is there to see in La Jagua del Pilar? San Francisco de Asís, Museo Arqueológico de Manaure, Centro Recreacional Los Kioskos, Glorieta Hernando de Santana
- What time zone is La Jagua del Pilar in? UTC−5
- What currency is used in La Jagua del Pilar? Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in La Jagua del Pilar? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Jagua del Pilar? 7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Jagua del Pilar? Settlements lie between 203 m and 1,905 m
- What is the highest point in La Jagua del Pilar? Cerro Los Piquitos (1,702 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Jagua del Pilar? November to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Jagua del Pilar? Hospital Donaldo Saul Moron, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Jagua del Pilar? Banco Agrario, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Jagua del Pilar? Banco de Bogota, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Jagua del Pilar? Cajero Bancolombia Eds La Paz, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in La Jagua del Pilar? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Jagua del Pilar? CO44420 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Municipality
- Area: 179.6 km²
- P-code: CO44420
- Department: La Guajira Department
- Main town: La Jagua del Pilar

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/la-guajira/la-jagua-del-pilar/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.