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Chinácota, Colombia
Norte de Santander Department · Colombia
Chinácota is a small city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 9,667. Elevation: 4,042 ft (1,232 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chinácota
Chinácota is a small town and municipality located in the Norte de Santander department in Colombia. This department is located in the north-eastern region of the country, near the border with Venezuela. Chinácota has a population of approximately 19,845 people according to statistics provided by DANE on a July 30 2025 report.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,667 |
| Population Density | 109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,042 ft (1,232 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.6073°, -72.6011° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Norte de Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,337 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chinácota
Chinácota is a small city in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 9,667. The city sits at an elevation of 4,042 feet (1,232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Chinácota
Chinácota has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 720 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,042 ft (1,232 m) |
| Area | 88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6073°N, 72.6011°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in |
Chinácota has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Chinácota
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Bosco | College | - | , |
Schools in Chinácota
45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nuestra Señora de la Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Colorada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Lobatica | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Rural Los Alamos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Manzanares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Orozco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Palocolorado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Los Pantanos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB DE NIÑAS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Anexa A La Normal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Col San Luis Gonzaga | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Iscala Sur | - | - | - | - |
| San Luis Gonzaga | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de la Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de la Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Alamos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Palocolorado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Chitacomar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Caney | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Asilo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manzanares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Paramito | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de la Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Rugrats | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Colorada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pantanos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Liceo Infantil Tim | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Estudiantil Regional Inter | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Rugrats | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Caliches | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Volcán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Matajira | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Agrícola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Menzuli | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Tec Agricola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Blonay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Cineral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Chitacomar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva El Asilo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva El Caney | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva General Maza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Guayabal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Iscala Norte | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chinácota
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM (VE) | latino, merengue | AAC | |
| Radio Mix Retro (VE) | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Andes 89.3 FM (VE) | entretenimiento, musica | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Salsera FM (VE) | latino, salsa | MP3 | |
| Tama Stereo (VE) | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Vibra Radio 96.9 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| W Radio 99.7 FM (VE) | folclor, information | AAC | |
| Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM | cristiana, family | MP3 |
Museums in Chinácota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura Chinácota | ||||
| La Casa de Toto | ||||
| Museo Casa Anzoátegui | ||||
| Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona | ||||
| Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander | ||||
| Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar |
Libraries in Chinácota
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Chinácota | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Luiz Eduardo Salazar Medina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| Salón de lectura | 0.0 | |||||
| Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chinácota
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Cooperativa Florencia R.S. | |||||
| EL NOVILLITO | |||||
| MERCA FAMI | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Principal Chinácota | |||||
| Merkgusto C.A. | |||||
| Mini Merka.tino | |||||
| Supermercado "Merkandoando" | |||||
| Tachi Market | |||||
| Tienda Divino Niño | |||||
| Tienda SuperTodo |
Hotels in Chinácota
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chinácota
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chinácota
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chinácota
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chinácota
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chinácota
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chinácota
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chinácota
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chinácota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Octava | ||||
| La Octava | ||||
| Pooles el Mango | ||||
| Pooles el Mango | ||||
| Punto Fijo | ||||
| Punto Fijo |
Stadiums & Teams in Chinácota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chinácota
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| La Fria Airport | LFR | Medium Airport |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | Medium Airport |
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Paramillo Airport | SCI | Medium Airport |
| Cinera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Colonizadores Airport | RVE | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chinácota
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vihonco |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinácota
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cementerio Principal | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia San Juan de Dios | |
| Iglesia San Miguel Arcangel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chinácota?
Chinácota has a population of 9,667 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinácota?
Chinácota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.