La Jagua de Ibirico ((Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈxaɣwa ðejβiˈɾiko]), literally "The Jagua of Ibirico") is a town and municipality in the Department of Cesar, Colombia.

During the Spanish conquest of the Americas period, some remnants of indigenous tribes pertaining to the Arhuacos and Yucos established in the area.

The village of La Jagua was founded in 1771 by the Spanish Juan Ramon de Ibirico.

In 1985 the rudimentary exploitation of coal began but with little results due to inexperience.

In 1990 the government sponsored Carbocol gave concessions to mining companies.