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Caicedo, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Caicedo is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 1,617. Elevation: 5,886 ft (1,794 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,617 Population 2/sq mi density
5,886 ft Elevation 1,794 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
96.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Caicedo

Caicedo

Caicedo is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. It is part of the sub-region of Southwestern Antioquia. In 2002, the population was 7,608, with a density ratio of 34.5/km².

People

Population1,617
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain96.9 in/yr
Sunny Days162/yr
Elevation5,886 ft (1,794 m)
Population1,617
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,886 ft (1,794 m)
Coordinates6.4051°, -75.9826°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation96.9 inches (2,462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caicedo

Caicedo is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 1,617. The city sits at an elevation of 5,886 feet (1,794 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Caicedo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,886 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Colombia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,886 ft (1,794 m)
Area1,093.8 sq mi (2,832.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates6.4051°N, 75.9826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.9"
155% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Oct 18, 1992 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M7.2 122 km
Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 103 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 148 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 105 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 110 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 150 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 142 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 108 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 110 km
Oct 23, 1992 33 km WNW of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia M5.5 137 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 134 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 129 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 145 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 144 km
May 13, 1996 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 140 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 94 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 82 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 165 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 183 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 9.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 11.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 13.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 9.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in

Caicedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 96.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Caicedo

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur La Milagrosa - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Juan - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Playon - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Encanto - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Cortada - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Hato - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Salazar - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Asesi - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Los Sauces - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Manga - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Fatima - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Socorro De Sabanas - - - -
Liceo San Juan Bosco - - - -
Escuela Urb Eva Uran - - - -
CER Anocosca - - - -
Institución Educativa - - - -
Escuela Rural La Chuscalita - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Romeral - - - -
Institucion Educativa Ceri Guabina - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Chuscal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Filo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Mesa - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Plan - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Moraditas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Noque - - - -
Centro Educativo Elkin Restrepo Serna - - - -
Español - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Soledad - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Chochal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Noque - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Los Pinos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Cascajala - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Garcia - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Nva La Anocosca - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caicedo

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia - AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
123vallenato - AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio - MP3 320 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital - MP3 128 kbps
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC

Museums in Caicedo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de arte religioso
Museo Juan del Corral

Libraries in Caicedo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública San Juan Bosco0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Rafael Arredondo Velilla0.0

Farmers Markets in Caicedo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Artesanal 1541
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Caicedo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Pedro

Restaurants in Caicedo

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delicias Yamile
El Buen Sabor
La Cazuela
La Sabrosita

Cafes in Caicedo

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetiando
Frío y Caliente

Bus Stations in Caicedo

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Acopio de Transporte

Stadiums & Teams in Caicedo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caicedo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
El Caraño AirportUIBMedium Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa Airport-Small Airport
Jurado Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caicedo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla en piedra Familia Montoya
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,794 m (5,886 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 Caicedo

What is the population of Caicedo?

Caicedo has a population of 1,617 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,093.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caicedo?

Caicedo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.9 inches.

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