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Cucutilla, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Cucutilla is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,950. Elevation: 4,203 ft (1,281 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,950 Population 22/sq mi density
4,203 ft Elevation 1,281 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Cucutilla

Cucutilla

Cucutilla is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander.

People

Population1,950
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation4,203 ft (1,281 m)
Population1,950
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation4,203 ft (1,281 m)
Coordinates7.5394°, -72.7724°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation52.2 inches (1,327 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cucutilla

Cucutilla is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 1,950. The city sits at an elevation of 4,203 feet (1,281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Cucutilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,203 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Colombia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,203 ft (1,281 m)
Area88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates7.5394°N, 72.7724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 88 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 83 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 122 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 89 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 89 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 95 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 91 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 94 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 94 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 105 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 90 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 102 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 95 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 89 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 83 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 91 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in

Cucutilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Cucutilla

37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Carrizal Bajo - - - -
Centro Educativo San Ignacio - - - -
ESCUELA RUR PEÑONCITO ORIENTAL - - - -
Centro Educativo Pedregal Alto - - - -
Centro Educativo Morquecha Sur - - - -
Escuela Morales - - - -
Centro Educativo Llano Carrillo - - - -
Escuela Rural La Cuchilla - - - -
Escuela Nueva Excehomo - - - -
Centro Educativo Cucutilla - - - -
Escuela Rural San Miguel - - - -
Escuela Nueva Demostrativa Capira - - - -
Centro Educativo Camacho - - - -
Centro Educativo Cuesta Rica Sur - - - -
Centro Educativo Aguadas Bajo - - - -
Escuela Nueva Limoncito - - - -
Colegio Integd José María Córdoba - - - -
COLEGIO MONSEÑOR RICARDO TRUJILLO - - - -
Institución de Promoción Social - - - -
Centro Educativo Buenos Aires - - - -
Vega Larga - - - -
Escuela Rural Las Isabeles - - - -
Escuela Rural Camilo Torres - - - -
Escuela Rural Cuesta Rica Norte - - - -
Escuela Rural El Uvito - - - -
Centro Educativo Pedregal Bajo - - - -
Centro Educativo Morquecha Norte - - - -
Centro Educativo Guayabito Alto - - - -
Vega Larga - - - -
Centro Educativo Caracoli - - - -
Centro Educativo Zulasquilla Alto - - - -
Escuela Nueva Santa Teresita - - - -
Centro Educativo Guayabito Alto - - - -
Escuela Rural Castillo - - - -
Centro Educativo Zulasquilla Bajo - - - -
Centro Educativo Aguadas Alto - - - -
Centro Educativo Sanabria - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cucutilla

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
Vibra Radio 96.9 - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Cucutilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura Chinácota
Casa Museo Los Fundadores
La Casa de Toto
Museo Casa Anzoátegui
Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona
Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar

Libraries in Cucutilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Chinácota0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová0.0

Farmers Markets in Cucutilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Principal Chinácota
Mini Merka.tino
Supermercado "Merkandoando"
Tienda Divino Niño
Tienda SuperTodo

Stadiums & Teams in Cucutilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cucutilla

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Cinera Airport-Small Airport
El Bosque Airport-Small Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
Hipilandia Airport-Small Airport
Irho Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Sabaneta Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,881 m (6,172 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 Cucutilla

What is the population of Cucutilla?

Cucutilla has a population of 1,950 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cucutilla?

Cucutilla 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 66°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.

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