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Chicoral, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Chicoral is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 14,686. Elevation: 1,342 ft (409 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chicoral
The area of Chicoral is located in the southernmost part of the township of Bitaco and within the municipality of La Cumbre in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia. It is home to the Hindú Tea Plantation, a major part of the Bitaco River Forest Reserve, and many small estates and farms. This region is only accessible by unpaved roads by way of La Cumbre from the north, the Cali-Buenaventura Road from the west and Dapa from the east through a forested pass at 2,100 m (6,900 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 14,686 |
| Population Density | 144 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.2154°, -74.9819° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,790 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chicoral
Chicoral is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 14,686. The city sits at an elevation of 1,342 feet (409 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Chicoral
Chicoral has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Nov (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1658 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 101.7 sq mi (263.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.2154°N, 74.9819°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 63 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 79 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 103 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in |
Chicoral has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in November to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (2.6").
Schools in Chicoral
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Lleras Restrepo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Edu. San. Francisco de Asis | - | - | - | - |
| I.e.t San Francisco de Asis | - | - | - | - |
| INST. EDU. LAS MERCEDES CAPILLA-GUAMO | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE EDU. NIÑAS - CHICORAL | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE EDU. ANTONIO CAICEDO TORRES - CHICORAL | - | - | - | - |
| INST. EDU. DINDALITO CENTRO - CHICORAL | - | - | - | - |
| IE La Joya | - | - | - | - |
| IE. San Luis Gonzaga | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chicoral
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Principales Colombia | pop, reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cristiano Bíblico | bible, cristiana | MP3 | |
| Aro Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ | bible, pentecostalism | MP3 | |
| Ecos del Combeima (HJNC, 790 kHz AM, Ibagué, Tolima) | full service, local news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chicoral
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Antropológico |
Libraries in Chicoral
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abelardo Girón Galvis | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nicanor Velazquez Ortíz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública Alberto Santofimio Caicedo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Satélite | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual | 0.0 | |||||
| Library University of Ibague | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chicoral
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Placita Campesina | |||||
| Pabellón de Carnes y Pescado | |||||
| Plaza Concordia | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La 28 | |||||
| Plaza El Jardín | |||||
| Plaza El Salado | |||||
| Plaza Mercado | |||||
| Plaza Minorista | |||||
| Vivir a Mil |
Hotels in Chicoral
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chicoral
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chicoral
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chicoral
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Santiago Vila Airport | GIR | Medium Airport |
| Aerosport Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aniversario Estra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ataco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calicanto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chicoral - Estra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cruz Verde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aceituno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Escobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Espinal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Recuerdo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Facón Saldaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Navas Pardo Airport | CPL | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamo - Asta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jabalcón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bastilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Los Feria Girón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Mangos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva York Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrerito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Germán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jerónimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | SQB | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Teucali Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chicoral
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús |
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What is the population of Chicoral?
Chicoral has a population of 14,686 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 101.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chicoral?
Chicoral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.