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Canalete, Colombia

Córdoba · Colombia

Canalete is a small city in Córdoba, Colombia with a population of 14,831. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,831 Population 106/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
61.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Canalete

Canalete

Canalete is a town and municipality located in the Córdoba Department, northern Colombia. According to 2018 estimates, the population of Canalete was 14,831.

People

Population14,831
Density106/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain61.4 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population14,831
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates8.6761°, -76.2042°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCórdoba
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation61.4 inches (1,560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Canalete

Canalete is a small city in Colombia (Córdoba) with a population of 14,831. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Canalete

Canalete has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.9°C), the coldest is Nov (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1915 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 22° / 35.6° 45.3
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 22.3° / 36.8° 24.1
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 37.1° 110.2
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 37.1° 234.0
May 27.7°C / 82°F 23.5° / 35.6° 241.2
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.3° / 34.1° 170.8
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 35.5° 228.2
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 22.9° / 34.9° 189.8
Sep 27°C / 81°F 23° / 33.9° 198.2
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 23° / 33.8° 222.3
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 22.7° / 33.6° 164.2
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 23° / 34.1° 86.5
Canalete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area139.4 sq mi (361.0 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates8.6761°N, 76.2042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 6, 2024.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 101 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 145 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 143 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 132 km
Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 72 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 148 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 145 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 142 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 65 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 140 km
Oct 18, 1992 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 147 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 146 km
Oct 26, 1992 26 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.0 142 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 99 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 68 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km NW of Mutatá, Colombia M4.9 148 km
Sep 14, 2016 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.9 147 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 131 km
Sep 14, 2016 28 km NE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.8 143 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Coldest, Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in

Canalete has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in September to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Canalete

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nva Juan Tauth - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Buenos Aires - - - -
Otra sigla Erm San Josecanaletico - - - -
Escuela Nva La Cabaña - - - -
Centro Educativo Mata De Platano - - - -
Centro Educativo El Guineo - - - -
Escuela Nva Aguas Prietas - - - -
Escuela Nva De Cadillo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Palo De Fruta - - - -
Centro Educativo Lorenza Abajo - - - -
Institucion Educativa Sra Del Carmen De Popayan - - - -
Escuela Nva El Limon - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Tomate - - - -
Escuela Rur Mix Sta Teresita De Tierradentro - - - -
Escuela Nva Canalete La Gloria - - - -
Escuela Nva Los Volcanes - - - -
Escuela Plan Parejo - - - -
Escuela Nva Boca Alreves - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Nvo Jerico - - - -
Escuela Nva Cocao - - - -
Centro Educativo Buenos Aires Las Pavas - - - -
Escuela Rur Sta Isabel Del Cerro - - - -
Escuela Nva Jose Antonio Galan - - - -
Escuela Rur Mix La Estrella - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Tenerife - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Buenavista - - - -
Centro Educativo Simon Bolivar Del Balsal - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta America - - - -
Colegio De Bto Mix Pueblo Bajo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Gran China - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Esperanza - - - -
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Radio Stations near Canalete

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Costeña Stereo 91.0 FM entretenimiento, music MP3 128 kbps
Unicórdoba Estéreo 90.0 FM cultural, culture MP3 128 kbps
La Voz de Jesús - MP3
Coral FM Stereo 107.4 entretenimiento, música variada MP3

Libraries in Canalete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alberto jaramillo sanchez0.0
Parque Educativo Los Manglares0.0

Airports Near Canalete

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Los Garzones AirportMTRMedium Airport
Arboletes AirportAROSmall Airport
Berástegui Airport-Small Airport
Indira Airport-Small Airport
Los Mochuelos Airport-Small Airport
Mondo Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
Mulatos AirportULSSmall Airport
Necocli AirportNCISmall Airport
Nueva Fortuna Airport-Small Airport
San José Mulatos Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De Uraba AirportSJRSmall Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro AirportNPUSmall Airport
Santa Catalina AirportSCASmall Airport
Urra Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
103 m (338 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 Canalete

What is the population of Canalete?

Canalete has a population of 14,831 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 139.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Canalete?

Canalete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.4 inches.

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