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Briceño, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Briceño is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 2,214. Elevation: 4,068 ft (1,240 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,214 Population 4/sq mi density
4,068 ft Elevation 1,240 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
109.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Briceño

Briceño

Briceño is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Northern Antioquia, it lies at an altitude of 1,200 m above sea level.

People

Population2,214
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain109.9 in/yr
Sunny Days140/yr
Elevation4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Population2,214
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Coordinates7.1110°, -75.5515°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation109.9 inches (2,791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Briceño

Briceño is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 2,214. The city sits at an elevation of 4,068 feet (1,240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Briceño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,068 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Area514.1 sq mi (1,331.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates7.1110°N, 75.5515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.9"
189% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

256 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M7.2 145 km
Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 142 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 125 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 74 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 132 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 136 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 124 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 111 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 149 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 101 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 128 km
Oct 18, 1992 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 125 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 118 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 143 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 114 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 10.3 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 13.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 10.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 12.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 12.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 12.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 13.7 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 9.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Coldest

Briceño has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in December to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Briceño

38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur La Meseta - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Epifanio - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Respaldo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Los Alamos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Marta - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Piamanga - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Roblal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Gurri - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Rodriguez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Moravia - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Palestina - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Calera - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Palmichal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Ana - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Cruces - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Aguada - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Pescado Capitan - - - -
Institucion Educativa Briceño. - - - -
Institucion Educativa Briceño - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Esperanza - - - -
Escuela La Correita - - - -
Escuela El Pescado - - - -
Escuela La Meseta - - - -
Escuela La Velez - - - -
Escuela Las Auras - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Cardal - - - -
Otra sigla La Esperanza - - - -
Otra sigla La Meseta - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Villa Marina - - - -
Escuela Guriman - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Pedro Vasquez Calle - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Cedral - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Ana Ii - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Anime - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La America - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Morron - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Los Naranjos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Guriman - - - -
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Radio Stations near Briceño

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Anorí Estéreo 105.4 FM crossover, cumbia AAC
Briceño Stereo 105.4 FM champeta, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Briceño

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Juan Nepomuseno Rueda

Libraries in Briceño

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel Ángel Osorio0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0

Hotels in Briceño

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Las Vegas
Hotel Diocelina

Gas Stations in Briceño

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092981360
CO #11525703469

Airports Near Briceño

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Bagre AirportEBGMedium Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
Chapinero Airport-Small Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa Airport-Small Airport
La Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Briceño

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Efecty
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Briceño

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Briceño

What is the population of Briceño?

Briceño has a population of 2,214 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 514.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Briceño?

Briceño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.9 inches.

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