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Arauquita, Colombia
Arauca Department · Colombia
Arauquita is a small city in Arauca Department, Colombia with a population of 9,950. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arauquita
Arauquita is a town and municipality in the Arauca Department, Colombia. As of 2020, the municipality has a population of 56,209.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,950 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.0292°, -71.4281° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Arauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.9 inches (2,181 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arauquita
Arauquita is a small city in Colombia (Arauca Department) with a population of 9,950. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 1,351.9 sq mi (3,501.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0292°N, 71.4281°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in |
Arauquita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Arauquita
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Guamalito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Pica | - | - | - | - |
| IE Villa Hermosa | - | - | - | - |
| IE Puerto Mato | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| GIMNASIO PSICOPEDAGOGICO BILINGÜE HEBRON SEDE ARAUQUITA | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUCION BILINGÜE LITTLE SHEEP | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Lic Padre Carlos Eduardo Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Indig El Vigia | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA CAÑO DE LOS PERROS | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Juan José Rondon | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Lic La Libertad | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Gabriel Garcia Marquez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inst Tec Ind Juan Jacobo Rousseau | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Lic del Llano | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Lic Simon Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Arauquita
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arauquita
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Arauquita
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guasdualito Airport | GDO | Medium Airport |
| Gustavo Vargas Airport | TME | Medium Airport |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | Medium Airport |
| Santiago Perez Airport | AUC | Medium Airport |
| Agua Linda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Delirio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Troncal Airport | ARQ | Small Airport |
| La Fortuna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Colonizadores Airport | RVE | Small Airport |
| Piscuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rondón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yaure Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Arauquita?
Arauquita has a population of 9,950 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,351.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arauquita?
Arauquita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches.