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Cotorra, Colombia

Córdoba · Colombia

Cotorra is a small city in Córdoba, Colombia with a population of 16,215. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,215 Population 362/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
64.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Cotorra

Cotorra

Cotorra is a town and municipality located in the Córdoba Department, northern Colombia. According to 2018 estimates, the population of Cotorra was 16,215, with a population density of 180 persons per square kilometer.

People

Population16,215
Density362/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population16,215
Population Density362 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates9.0389°, -75.7897°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCórdoba
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation64.1 inches (1,627 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cotorra

Cotorra is a small city in Colombia (Córdoba) with a population of 16,215. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Cotorra

Cotorra has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.7°C), the coldest is Nov (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1169 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.5°C / 83°F 21.7° / 38.5° 17.8
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 22.3° / 39.9° 15.7
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 23.1° / 40.3° 34.0
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 23.8° / 40.2° 149.1
May 28.9°C / 84°F 23.9° / 38.7° 138.8
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 36.6° 109.1
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 23.7° / 36.9° 159.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 23.4° / 37.1° 126.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.3° / 36.5° 131.9
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 35.5° 154.3
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 22.9° / 35.9° 108.8
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 36.5° 24.8
Cotorra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.3°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (115.9 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates9.0389°N, 75.7897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 6, 2024.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 143 km
Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 149 km
Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 127 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 92 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 123 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 18 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 145 km
Jun 25, 1995 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.7 142 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 150 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 132 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 60 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 92 km
May 25, 2023 43 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M4.6 146 km
Oct 31, 1992 12 km SE of Turbo, Colombia M4.5 146 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 145 km
Jun 30, 2002 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.5 102 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 106 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 122 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 125 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 4.1 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in Coldest
November 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in

Cotorra has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Cotorra

45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nva Maracayo - - - -
Escuela Nva Lucia - - - -
Colegio Dptal De Bto El Carmen - - - -
Escuela Nva De Sarandelo - - - -
Escuela Nva Boca Guamal - - - -
Escuela Nva El Carito - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix San Roque - - - -
Sede Rabogacho - - - -
Institucion Educativa Jesus De Nazareth - - - -
Escuela Nva Mompos - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Cotorra Arriba - - - -
Escuela Nva Rur Mix Los Morales - - - -
Escuela Nva De Recula - - - -
Centro Educativo El Paso De Las Flores - - - -
Escuela Rur Nva Los Gomez - - - -
Escuela Nva La Subida - - - -
Otra sigla Gloria Elena Salcedo Ayazo - - - -
Escuela Punta Verde - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Pimiental - - - -
Institucion Educativa Sebastian Sanchez - - - -
Escuela Nva La Quinta - - - -
Institución Educativa El Carito - - - -
Institución Educativa La Culebra Sede Culebra Arriba - - - -
Escuela Rur Mix El Corozo - - - -
Institucion Educativa Simon Bolivar - - - -
Centro Educativo Mix De Cordoba - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Tambora - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Providencia - - - -
Otra sigla Boca De Lopez Md - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Lauras - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Chiqui - - - -
Centro Educativo La Chamarra - - - -
Escuela Nva Mix De Varital - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Socorro - - - -
INESCA - Sede Mata de Caña - - - -
Escuela Rur Mix El Retiro - - - -
Institucion Educativa Amaury Garcia Burgos - - - -
Escuela Rur Galilea - - - -
Escuela Nva De Cañaveral - - - -
Escuela Nva Mata De Caña Margen Izquierda - - - -
Institucion Educativa Eugenio Sanchez Cardenas - - - -
Escuela Nva Jose Lopez Argel Sitio Nvo - - - -
Centro Educativo Mata De Caña - - - -
Escuela Nva La Gola - - - -
Institucion Educativa El Carito - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cotorra

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Costeña Stereo 91.0 FM entretenimiento, music MP3 128 kbps
Unicórdoba Estéreo 90.0 FM cultural, culture MP3 128 kbps
La Voz de Jesús - MP3
Coral FM Stereo 107.4 entretenimiento, música variada MP3

Museums in Cotorra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
museo religioso

Farmers Markets in Cotorra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Ara
D1
Justo y bueno

Gas Stations in Cotorra

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS La Paz Cotorra
EDS Primavera
Estación de servicio

Stadiums & Teams in Cotorra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cotorra

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Los Garzones AirportMTRMedium Airport
Arboletes AirportAROSmall Airport
Ayapel AirportAYASmall Airport
Berástegui Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
El Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
El Cebruno Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
Los Mochuelos Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
Mondo Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
San José Mulatos Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De Uraba AirportSJRSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSRSSmall Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro AirportNPUSmall Airport
Santa Catalina AirportSCASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
7 m (23 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 Cotorra

What is the population of Cotorra?

Cotorra has a population of 16,215 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cotorra?

Cotorra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

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