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Capurganá, Colombia
Chocó · Colombia
Capurganá is a small town in Chocó, Colombia with a population of 1,787. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Capurganá
Capurganá is a town of the municipality of Acandí on the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Urabá in the Colombian department of Chocó, adjacent to the border between Colombia and Panama. Previously a base site for eco-tourists, since 2010 the town's main source of income has been migrants preparing to hike into Panama, across the Darién Gap. In 2019 it was described as a "smugglers' town".
People
Climate
| Population | 1,787 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6381°, -77.3461° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Chocó |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.8 inches (2,459 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Capurganá
Capurganá is a small town in Colombia (Chocó) with a population of 1,787. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 477.8 sq mi (1,237.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6381°N, 77.3461°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in |
Capurganá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (2.1").
Schools in Capurganá
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asti | - | - | - | - |
| Sede de Asty | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon Jesus | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Capurganá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Capurganá
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Capurganá
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Capurganá
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Capurganá
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Capurganá
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Achutupu Airport | ACU | Small Airport |
| Ailigandí Airport | AIL | Small Airport |
| Alcides Fernández Airport | ACD | Small Airport |
| Balboa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caledonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Capurganá Airport | CPB | Small Airport |
| Corazón de Jesús Airport | - | Small Airport |
| EL Real Airport | ELE | Small Airport |
| Finca San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Indira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mamitupu Airport | MPI | Small Airport |
| Mansukun Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mulatos Airport | ULS | Small Airport |
| Mulatupo Airport | MPP | Small Airport |
| Necocli Airport | NCI | Small Airport |
| Nueva Fortuna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ogobsucum Airport | OGM | Small Airport |
| Puerto Obaldía Airport | PUE | Small Airport |
| Santa María del Darién Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tanela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tubualá Airport | TUW | Small Airport |
| Unguía Airport | UNC | Small Airport |
| Ustupu Airport | UTU | Small Airport |
| Yaviza Airport | PYV | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Capurganá?
Capurganá has a population of 1,787 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 477.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Capurganá?
Capurganá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.8 inches.