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Caloto, Colombia
Cauca Department · Colombia
Caloto is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 6,478. Elevation: 3,593 ft (1,095 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Caloto
Caloto is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia. It was founded on June 29, 1543 by Sebastián de Belalcázar.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,478 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.0359°, -76.4079° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.7 inches (1,796 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caloto
Caloto is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 6,478. The city sits at an elevation of 3,593 feet (1,095 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Area | 145.6 sq mi (377.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.0359°N, 76.4079°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in |
Caloto has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (2.2").
Schools in Caloto
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Loma de la Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Rural El Poblado | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Napoles | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Mix El Alba | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix La Placa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Guataba | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix La Huella | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Nicolás | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Loma Pelada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO NIÑA MARIA | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Campo Alegre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Pedregal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Venadillo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix E L Guasimo | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA NUCLEO ESCOLAR RUR CALOTO | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Escipion Jaramillo | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB DE NIÑAS SAGRADA FLIA | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Oscar Pino Espnal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Honda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Alto del Palo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Las Aguas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristiano Renuevo de Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent de Educ Jov y Adul Luis Angel Mera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Sekc Dxy Camino del Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Agroind Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Broche | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL MIXTA EL PIÑUELO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela chocho | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Palomera | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc La Quebrada | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA ESCRUR MIX SAN RAFAEL | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Centro Docente Rural Mixto Bella Vista | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Centro Docente Rural Mixto Altamira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Integ Arrayan Chocho | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Morales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Vergel | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Etno Educ Toez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Caloto
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olímpica Stéreo 104.5 Cali | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Tropicana Cali 93.1 fm | salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tiempo Cali 89.5 FM | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ZonaSalsa | guaguanco, latin jazz | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| LA X 96.5 Cali | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital Salsa | latin salsa, salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Máxima 89.1 FM | latino, music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Blu Radio Cali 91.5 FM | debate, deportes | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Candela Cali 102.5 FM | entretenimiento, latino | FLV | |
| Musical Stereo | 60s, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Durisima Radio Online | guagunco, latin | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO EXPRESO LATINO | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Animecol Radio | anime, music | MP3 | |
| ZonaSalsa Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| boom fm 99.1 cali | crossover, deportes | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| MIX Cali 102.5 FM | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Auténtica Cali 660 AM | bible, cristiana | MP3 64 kbps | |
| sasagordaradio | jazz, salsa | MP3 | |
| King | latin pop | MP3 | |
| Edward Ortega Radio - Mas + Popular | boleros, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pingüino Estéreo | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Refrigerio para el Alma | christian-gospel, musica cristiana | MP3 |
Libraries in Caloto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Eli Gurrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Jamundi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ana Victoria Dominguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Miranda Cauca | 0.0 | |||||
| Jorge Eliecer Gaitán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caloto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | |||||
| Galeria Central | |||||
| Mandiva | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Gas Stations in Caloto
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Caloto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caloto
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | Large Airport |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| Castilla Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cavasa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herrera Airport | HRR | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Incauca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Manuelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Mayaguez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Providencia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La .Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Arrobleda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Base-Fumivalle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cañas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Garzas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| San Gerardo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Udelva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caloto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de la Niña maria de Caloto |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Caloto
What is the population of Caloto?
Caloto has a population of 6,478 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 145.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caloto?
Caloto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.