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Caracolí, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Caracolí is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 3,120. Elevation: 2,018 ft (615 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,120 Population 14/sq mi density
2,018 ft Elevation 615 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
114.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Caracolí

Caracolí

Caracolí is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia, It has an extension of 260 km2. It has unique woodlands, with many species of animals and plants.

People

Population3,120
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain114.8 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation2,018 ft (615 m)
Population3,120
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,018 ft (615 m)
Coordinates6.4092°, -74.7572°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation114.8 inches (2,915 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caracolí

Caracolí is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 3,120. The city sits at an elevation of 2,018 feet (615 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Caracolí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,018 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Colombia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,018 ft (615 m)
Area224.5 sq mi (581.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates6.4092°N, 74.7572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.8"
202% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 134 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 144 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 95 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 142 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 100 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 51 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 138 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 137 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 75 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 110 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 54 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 33 km
Aug 25, 2013 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia M4.8 143 km
Nov 18, 1993 18 km E of Vegachí, Colombia M4.7 41 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 126 km
Mar 25, 2008 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia M4.7 150 km
Sep 19, 2015 37 km WNW of La Belleza, Colombia M4.7 69 km
Nov 22, 1996 37 km SW of Cimitarra, Colombia M4.7 67 km
Feb 28, 2024 3 km WSW of Bello, Colombia M4.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 158 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 180 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 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in Warmest
April 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 12.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 12.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 15.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 11.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in

Caracolí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in October to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 114.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Caracolí

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur Veinte De Julio - - - -
Casa de la Cultura José de Jesús Galeano - - - -
Institución Educativa Gabriel Correa Vélez - - - -
Institucion Educativa Gabriel Correa Velez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Antonio Roldan Betancur - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sardinas - - - -
Escuela Rur Antonio Jose De Sucre - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Quebradona - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Isabel - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Heloina Bedoya De Valencia - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Aguilas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Pedro - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Botijas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Maria - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Gabriel Henao Jaramillo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Teresa - - - -
Escuela Rur Efe Gomez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Montemar - - - -
Institucion Educativa Madre Laura - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Palestina - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Julian - - - -
Institucion Educativa La Floresta - - - -
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Libraries in Caracolí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la cultura Sigifredo Guzmán Henao0.0

Hotels in Caracolí

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ecohostel Caracolí
Hotel Refugio del Agua
Hôtel y restaurante Floresta M
La Ventanita Hostal | Caracoli Antioquia

Restaurants in Caracolí

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante

Banks in Caracolí

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank

Airports Near Caracolí

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
Otu AirportOTUSmall Airport
Puerto Berrio AirportPBESmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
Remedios C Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caracolí

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla María Auxiliadora
Iglesía Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
711 m (2,333 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 Caracolí

What is the population of Caracolí?

Caracolí has a population of 3,120 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 224.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caracolí?

Caracolí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.8 inches.

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