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Cartagena del Chairá, Colombia
Caquetá · Colombia
Cartagena del Chairá is a small city in Caquetá, Colombia with a population of 7,586. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cartagena del Chairá
Cartagena del Chairá is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Caquetá. The town gained notoriety during the failed FARC-Government peace process (1999-2002) between the Government of Colombia and the guerrilla group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) which still maintains operations and a high influence in the area despite the presence of the Colombian military.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,586 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.3349°, -74.8429° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Caquetá |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 114.3 inches (2,904 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cartagena del Chairá
Cartagena del Chairá is a small city in Colombia (Caquetá) with a population of 7,586. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 133 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 9,321.6 sq mi (24,142.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3349°N, 74.8429°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in |
Cartagena del Chairá has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 114.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (3.3").
Colleges & Universities in Cartagena del Chairá
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Municipal de Cultura Recreacion Deporte y Turismo | College | — | — |
Schools in Cartagena del Chairá
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Adtiva Atanasio Girardot Alonso Gaitan | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Paz Numero 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primero de Agosto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Nueva Floresta | — | — | — | — |
| Concentración Escuela Buenos Aires | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Brillante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Luz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Jordan 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Laguna del Chaira | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bocana de Camicaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Alonso Gaitan | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo World Kids | — | — | — | — |
| OTRA-SIGLA BARCELONA | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Delicias | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Adtiva Atanasio Girardot | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Las Marimbas | — | — | — | — |
| OTRA-SIGLA LA PRIMAVERA N 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Bella Luz de Las Animas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Aguas Claras | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Agroecologico Camilo Torres Antes Amazon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Los Robles | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa agroecoloico amazónico | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa EL chaira Jose Maria Cordoba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Eden | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Rubi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Independencia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Hilario Ortiz | — | — | — | — |
| OTRA-SIGLA SEMI INTERN MONTERREY | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agua Linda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Diamante | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Educativa Atasio Girardot | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Castillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Guadualosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco José de Caldas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Antonio del Higueron | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Chaira José María Córdoba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Recreo Alto | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENT DE ENSEÑANZA MED CIAL EL CHAIRA | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cairo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Alto Bonito | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cartagena del Chairá
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Cartagena del Chairá
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cartagena del Chairá
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cartagena del Chairá
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cartagena del Chairá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cartagena del Chairá
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base | TQS | Medium Airport |
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | FLA | Medium Airport |
| Candilejas Airport | CJD | Small Airport |
| Caquetania Airport | CQT | Small Airport |
| El Pacífico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Recreo Airport | ELJ | Small Airport |
| Puerto Rico Airport | PCC | Small Airport |
| Solano Airport | SQF | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cartagena del Chairá
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of Cartagena del Chairá?
Cartagena del Chairá has a population of 7,586 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 9,321.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cartagena del Chairá?
Cartagena del Chairá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.3 inches.