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Carcasí, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Carcasí is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 862. Elevation: 6,913 ft (2,107 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

862 Population 34/sq mi density
6,913 ft Elevation 2,107 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Carcasí

Carcasí

Carcasí is a town and municipality in the García Rovira Province, part of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population862
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Population862
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Coordinates6.6271°, -72.6263°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carcasí

Carcasí is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 862. The city sits at an elevation of 6,913 feet (2,107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Carcasí experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,913 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above Colombia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates6.6271°N, 72.6263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 43 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 109 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 75 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 36 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 103 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 105 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 36 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 32 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 118 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 46 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 33 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 42 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 47 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 48 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 37 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 36 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 46 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 44 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
April 56°F (13°C) 6.9 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in

Carcasí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 56°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Carcasí

63+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Ventanas - - - -
ESCUELA URBANA MIXTA - - - -
Escuela Sede G Pamplonita - - - -
Escuela Sede H La Vega - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA EL TOBAL - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Marta - - - -
Escuela Rural Cruz Grande - - - -
Escuela Rural El Reposo - - - -
Institución Educativa Aguatendida - - - -
Escuela Rural Bajo San Jacinto - - - -
Escuela Rural Alto San Jacinto - - - -
Escuela Rural San José de la Montaña - - - -
Escuela Rural Petaquera - - - -
Escuela Rural La Leona - - - -
Escuela Rural La Cañada - - - -
Escuela Rural Buenavista - - - -
Colegio Instituto Agricola - - - -
Escuela Rural San Rafael - - - -
Escuela Rural Saucara - - - -
Escuela Rural Ropejo - - - -
Escuela Rural San Luis - - - -
Escuela Rural Garbanzal - - - -
Escuela Rural Petaquera - - - -
Escuela Veinte de Julio - - - -
Escuela La Barrosa - - - -
Escuela Victarigua - - - -
Escuela Llano Grande - - - -
Escuela La Palma - - - -
Escuela Quebrada Honda - - - -
Escuela Rural El Copial - - - -
Escuela Rural Astillal - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Cinchos - - - -
Escuela Rural Saucara - - - -
Centro Educativo Vega del Salado - - - -
Escuela Rural La Palma - - - -
ESCUELA RUR SAN JOSE DE LA MONTAÑA - - - -
Escuela Rural La Barrosa - - - -
Escuela Rural Ventanas - - - -
Escuela Rural Laguna Negra - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Llanitos - - - -
Escuela Rural Garbanzal - - - -
Escuela Rural Ropejo - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Ruices - - - -
Escuela Rural Alto San Jacinto - - - -
Escuela Rural Petaquera - - - -
Escuela Rural Bajo San Jacinto - - - -
Escuela Rural San Rafael - - - -
Escuela Rural Llano Grande - - - -
Institución Tec Agroind de Educ Campesina San Franci - - - -
Centro Educativo El Tobal - - - -
Escuela Rural Quebrada Honda - - - -
Escuela Rural San Luis - - - -
Escuela Rural Astillal - - - -
Escuela Rural Buenevista - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Martha - - - -
Escuela Rural El Reposo - - - -
Centro Educativo Aguatendida - - - -
Escuela Rural Cruz Grande - - - -
Escuela Rural La Leona - - - -
Escuela Rural El Copial - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Rosita - - - -
Institución Agric - - - -
Escuela Urb Mixta - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carcasí

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Carcasí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO GERSON CORZO
Museo vivo de la Ruta de Sal

Libraries in Carcasí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Guaca0.0
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo Caballero Calderón0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo CaballeroCalderón0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca publica Antonio Cacua Prada0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Carcasí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Restaurants in Carcasí

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RESTAURANTE DOÑA MARIA

Banks in Carcasí

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Airports Near Carcasí

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Carcasí

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
INTER RAPIDISIMO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carcasí

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
SAN JUAN DE SAHAGUN

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,492 m (8,176 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 Carcasí

What is the population of Carcasí?

Carcasí has a population of 862 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carcasí?

Carcasí has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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