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Caparrapí, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Caparrapí is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 10,301. Elevation: 4,150 ft (1,265 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,301 Population 44/sq mi density
4,150 ft Elevation 1,265 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
95.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Caparrapí

Caparrapí

Caparrapí is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca.

People

Population10,301
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain95.9 in/yr
Sunny Days162/yr
Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Population10,301
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Coordinates5.3464°, -74.4915°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation95.9 inches (2,436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caparrapí

Caparrapí is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 10,301. The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1,265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Caparrapí

Caparrapí has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Nov (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1507 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 75°F 16.9° / 33.2° 63.2
Feb 24°C / 75°F 18.2° / 33.2° 83.9
Mar 23.5°C / 74°F 18.4° / 31.9° 125.2
Apr 23.4°C / 74°F 18.4° / 31.3° 168.6
May 23.8°C / 75°F 18.7° / 31.3° 179.9
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 17.5° / 30° 180.6
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 17.5° / 31.1° 128.1
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 17.5° / 32.6° 89.6
Sep 24.2°C / 75°F 18.2° / 33° 115.0
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18° / 31.9° 156.8
Nov 22.5°C / 72°F 17.8° / 30.3° 139.3
Dec 23°C / 73°F 17.9° / 30.7° 76.8
Caparrapí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Area232.5 sq mi (602.2 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates5.3464°N, 74.4915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.9"
152% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 122 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 139 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 147 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 126 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 139 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 80 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 118 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 147 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 49 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 107 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 125 km
Sep 19, 2015 37 km WNW of La Belleza, Colombia M4.7 82 km
Mar 25, 2008 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia M4.7 29 km
Jul 30, 2017 8 km NNE of Junín, Colombia M4.7 78 km
Jan 28, 1995 2 km SE of Ráquira, Colombia M4.7 99 km
Nov 22, 1996 37 km SW of Cimitarra, Colombia M4.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 93 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 105 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 113 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 7.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 10.7 in Warmest
May 71°F (22°C) 10.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 9.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 10.4 in Coldest
December 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in

Caparrapí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Caparrapí

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Canchimay - - - -
Escuela Canchimay - - - -
Escuela Otumbe - - - -
Escuela Dinde - - - -
Escuela El Silencio - - - -
Escuela San Pedro - - - -
Escuela La Oscura - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caparrapí

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Caparrapí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa cultural y museo Alfonso López Pumarejo
río Magdalena

Libraries in Caparrapí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal "Japón"0.0

Farmers Markets in Caparrapí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Gas Stations in Caparrapí

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #890866334

Stadiums & Teams in Caparrapí

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caparrapí

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima Airport-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
La Carmelita Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Pajonales Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caparrapí

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
327 m (1,073 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 Caparrapí

What is the population of Caparrapí?

Caparrapí has a population of 10,301 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 232.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caparrapí?

Caparrapí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.9 inches.

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