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Cácota, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Cácota is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,415. Elevation: 7,897 ft (2,407 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,415 Population 8/sq mi density
7,897 ft Elevation 2,407 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
59.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Cácota

Cácota

Cácota is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander.

People

Population1,415
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation7,897 ft (2,407 m)
Population1,415
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation7,897 ft (2,407 m)
Coordinates7.2679°, -72.6420°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation59.0 inches (1,499 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cácota

Cácota is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 1,415. The city sits at an elevation of 7,897 feet (2,407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Cácota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,897 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,897 ft (2,407 m)
Area180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates7.2679°N, 72.6420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,380 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 67 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 69 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 92 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 64 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 73 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 132 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 71 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 67 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 72 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 81 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 72 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 67 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 65 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 81 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 58 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 62 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 121 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 73 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 70 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 56°F (13°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 7.4 in
August 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in

Cácota has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 54°F in January to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Cácota

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Licaligua - - - -
Escuela Urb Integrada - - - -
Colegio Ortun Velasco - - - -
Centro Educativo La Laguna - - - -
Centro Educativo Curpaga - - - -
Colegio Bas El Uvito - - - -
Centro Educativo Escalones - - - -
Centro Educativo Icota - - - -
Centro Educativo Hato de la Virgen - - - -
Centro Educativo La Fenicia - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural El Aji - - - -
Centro Educativo La Upa - - - -
Centro Educativo La Legua - - - -
Colegio La Laguna - - - -
Escuela Rural Tapurcua - - - -
Escuela Nueva Don Antonio - - - -
Escuela Rural La Copa - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva La Mesa - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Tane - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Negavita - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cácota

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in Cácota

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casa de Toto
Museo Casa Anzoátegui
Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona
Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar

Libraries in Cácota

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová0.0

Hotels in Cácota

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hacienda Hernandez

Stadiums & Teams in Cácota

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cácota

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,990 m (9,810 ft)

🇨🇴 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 Cácota

What is the population of Cácota?

Cácota has a population of 1,415 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 180.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cácota?

Cácota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches.

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