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Chámeza, Colombia

Casanare Department · Colombia

Chámeza is a small town in Casanare Department, Colombia with a population of 948. Elevation: 3,694 ft (1,126 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

948 Population 1/sq mi density
3,694 ft Elevation 1,126 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
91.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chámeza

Chámeza

Chámeza is a town and municipality in the Department of Casanare, Colombia.

People

Population948
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain91.0 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Population948
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Coordinates5.2142°, -72.8695°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCasanare Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation91.0 inches (2,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chámeza

Chámeza is a small town in Colombia (Casanare Department) with a population of 948. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet (1,126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Chámeza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Area1,872.3 sq mi (4,849.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates5.2142°N, 72.8695°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.0"
139% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 19 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 86 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 127 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 140 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 117 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 17 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 129 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 44 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 31 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 74 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 7 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 46 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 6 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 117 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 33 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 101 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 7 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 61 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 11.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 14.5 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 13.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 10.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in

Chámeza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 91.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Chámeza

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCUELA RUR ARNULFO BRICEÑO - - - -
Escuela Rural Cent Norte - - - -
Concentración Rural La Esmeralda - - - -
Escuela Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - - - -
Escuela Guruvita - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chámeza

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Candela Casanare 94.7 Fm crossover, entretenimiento MP3 320 kbps
Andina Stereo 95.1 FM crossover, musica AAC+ 96 kbps
Santa Barbara Stereo 106.6 FM entretenimiento, local radio AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Chámeza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca doctor Pedro Gustavo Huertas Ramires0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0

Farmers Markets in Chámeza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino
Plazoleta Plaza de mercado campesino

Hotels in Chámeza

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Chámeza

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Casanare Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Colegial Airport-Small Airport
Cusiana Airport-Small Airport
El Moriche Airport-Small Airport
El Recreo Airport-Small Airport
El Vigía Airport-Small Airport
El Zamuro Airport-Small Airport
Estero Airport-Small Airport
Fasca Main Base Airport-Small Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Jamaica Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Gloria Airport-Small Airport
La Nevera Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Los Cabros Airport-Small Airport
Los Milagros Airport-Small Airport
Maríaangélica Airport-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Palmar De Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Palmas Del Casana Airport-Small Airport
Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Santiago I Airport-Small Airport
Soceagro Airport-Small Airport
Tarqui Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Tío Bayo Airport-Small Airport
Trompillos Airport-Small Airport
Villa Andrea Airport-Small Airport
Villanueva Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chámeza

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,248 m (4,095 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 Chámeza

What is the population of Chámeza?

Chámeza has a population of 948 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,872.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chámeza?

Chámeza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.0 inches.

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