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Concepción, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Concepción is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 1,513. Elevation: 6,010 ft (1,832 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,513 Population 15/sq mi density
6,010 ft Elevation 1,832 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
103.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Concepción

Concepción

Concepción is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia and located 75km from Medellin.

People

Population1,513
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain103.3 in/yr
Sunny Days149/yr
Elevation6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Population1,513
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Coordinates6.3941°, -75.2583°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation103.3 inches (2,623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Concepción

Concepción is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 1,513. The city sits at an elevation of 6,010 feet (1,832 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Concepción

Concepción has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (17.4°C), the coldest is Nov (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2045 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.8° 66.7
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 13.6° / 20.1° 92.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 13.8° / 20.3° 147.3
Apr 17°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20° 215.7
May 17.4°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.4° 259.5
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 20° 177.8
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.3° 164.7
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 13.9° / 20.8° 174.5
Sep 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.2° 201.0
Oct 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.9° 228.8
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.6° 197.3
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 13.6° / 19.7° 119.0
Concepción enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,010 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Area102.9 sq mi (266.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates6.3941°N, 75.2583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 12.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 144 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 148 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 148 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 148 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 110 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 112 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 101 km
Sep 14, 2016 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.9 145 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 106 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 105 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 127 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 89 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 112 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 111 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 113 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 145 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 167 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 176 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 10.3 in Warmest
May 67°F (19°C) 12.2 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 9.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 10.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 11.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 12.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 9.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Concepción

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rural Esther Gomez Arias - - - -
Escuela de Niñas - - - -
Escuela Rural Las Despensas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Monteloro - - - -
Otra sigla Abrahan Rios - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Josefina Gomez De G La Piedad - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Las Frías - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Rosario Arismendy - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural La Cejita - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Barro Blanco - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Pelaez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural San Pedro Peñol Parte Alta - - - -
Institución Educativa Presbitero Libardo Aguirre - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural San Juan Los Llanos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Juan Alto De Los Llanos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Bartolome - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Arango - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Santa Gertrudis - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Morro Reyes - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Palmichal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural San Pedro Peñol Parte Baja - - - -
Institucion Educativa Corrientes - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Frias - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Isabel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Concepción

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia - AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
WRadio Colombia baladas, clasicos AAC+ 32 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
123vallenato - AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio - MP3 320 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital - MP3 128 kbps
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Concepción

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arte Religioso
Museo cementerio san pablo
Museo de Artes de Rionegro
Museo de Crucifijos
Museo de Ramón Hoyos Vallejo
Museo Histórico
Museo Histórico Casa de la Convención
Old House-Museum Peñol
Secretaría de Educación y Cultura
Secretaría de Educación y Cultura

Libraries in Concepción

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Berenice Gómez Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca pública Santa elena0.0
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0
Bloque EDC0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Luis Lòpez de Mesa0.0

Farmers Markets in Concepción

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D1
D1
El Alto De Cisneros La Quiebra
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Abelardo Valencia

Restaurants in Concepción

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Ranchito
La tienda
Los Golondros Grill Bar
Restaurante los recuerdoes
Sol de Avril

Cafes in Concepción

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar El Ranchito
El Farol Cafe Bar

Monuments in Concepción

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alto de la Virgen

Breweries in Concepción

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería 9 Tierras

Stadiums & Teams in Concepción

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Concepción

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
Otu AirportOTUSmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Remedios C Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,145 m (7,038 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 Concepción

What is the population of Concepción?

Concepción has a population of 1,513 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 102.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Concepción?

Concepción enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.3 inches.

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