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Carmen de Carupa, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Carmen de Carupa is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 1,928. Elevation: 9,728 ft (2,965 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,928 Population 14/sq mi density
9,728 ft Elevation 2,965 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
51.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Carmen de Carupa

Carmen de Carupa

Carmen de Carupa is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Ubaté Province, part of the department of Cundinamarca. The municipality, located in the Ubaté-Chiquinquirá Valley on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense borders San Cayetano in the west, Tausa and Sutatausa in the south, Ubaté and Susa in the east and Simijaca and Buenavista and Coper (Boyacá) in the north.

People

Population1,928
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation9,728 ft (2,965 m)
Population1,928
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation9,728 ft (2,965 m)
Coordinates5.3486°, -73.9017°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation51.0 inches (1,295 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carmen de Carupa

Carmen de Carupa is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 1,928. The city sits at an elevation of 9,728 feet (2,965 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Carmen de Carupa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,728 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Colombia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,728 ft (2,965 m)
Area140.1 sq mi (362.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates5.3486°N, 73.9017°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 114 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 129 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 116 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 114 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 33 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 108 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 128 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 110 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 26 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 110 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 110 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 119 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 96 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 99 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 82 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 120 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 127 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 157 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 166 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 173 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 5.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in

Carmen de Carupa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in June to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Carmen de Carupa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Puerto Santo - - - -
Institrucion Educativa San José - Sede Principal - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carmen de Carupa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Carmen de Carupa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Coper0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jairo Elberto González Castillo"0.0

Farmers Markets in Carmen de Carupa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Ferias Ganaderas
Plaza de La Papa La Carupana
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesino
Plaza de Mercado de Suesca

Hotels in Carmen de Carupa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Posada Real CasaBlanca

Restaurants in Carmen de Carupa

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El sazón de Fercho
Restaurante donde Fabiola
Restaurante La Frontera

Cafes in Carmen de Carupa

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piter Pan

Banks in Carmen de Carupa

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank
Banco Crediflores

Stadiums & Teams in Carmen de Carupa

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Airports Near Carmen de Carupa

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral 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
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carmen de Carupa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra señora del Carmen

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,012 m (9,882 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 Carmen de Carupa

What is the population of Carmen de Carupa?

Carmen de Carupa has a population of 1,928 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 140.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carmen de Carupa?

Carmen de Carupa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches.

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