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El Calvario, Colombia
Meta Department · Colombia
El Calvario is a small town in Meta Department, Colombia with a population of 557. Elevation: 6,240 ft (1,902 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Calvario
El Calvario is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia. It was the epicenter of the 2008 Colombia earthquake.
People
Climate
| Population | 557 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.3534°, -73.7115° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Meta Department |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.0 inches (1,804 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Calvario
El Calvario is a small town in Colombia (Meta Department) with a population of 557. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet (1,902 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Calvario
El Calvario has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (27°C), the coldest is Jul (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 4388 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) |
| Area | 540.8 sq mi (1,400.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3534°N, 73.7115°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 183 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 190 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
El Calvario has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 54°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in El Calvario
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Calva | — | — | — | — |
| Esc.Los Rubios | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Agustín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| OTRA-SIGLA LOS RUBIOS | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Los Pinos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Lourdes Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Col Agrop Simon Bolívar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva San Antonio Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva El Palmar | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa Juan Bautista Arnaud | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Calvario
55 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracol Radio Colombia (HJGL 100.9 / HJCY 810 AM, Bogotá) [AAC] | news, talk radio | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Caracol Radio (Bogotá) - 100.9 FM / 810 AM - HJGL / HJCY - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia | 100.9 fm, 810 am | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| W Radio Colombia, Bogotá (HJCZ 690 AM; HJLN 99.9 MHz FM) Caracol Estéreo / Caracol Radio | news, news and talk | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radiónica (HJYM 99.1 Bogotá) RTVC | electronic, metal | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Blu Radio Bogotá 89.9 | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Candela Estéreo Bogotá (HJPU 101.9) | bogota, latin | MP3 96 kbps | |
| LOS40 Colombia | bogotá, colombia | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Javeriana Etéreo | classical, eclectic programming | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español | 2000s, 80s | AAC | |
| Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio | salsa, tropical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia | 97.9 fm, bogotá | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mix Bogota | bachata, champeta | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM | colombian music, latin music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio María Colombia | aguachica, barranquilla | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad Nacional | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Balada FM Bogotá | amor, baladas | MP3 | |
| La Voz de los Llaneros 106.3FM | government, information | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioaktiva | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UNAL Bogota | university | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Rock Colombia | — | AAC | |
| Radioacktiva 97.9 FM | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Autentica Villavicencio 1080 AM | bible, cristiana | MP3 96 kbps | |
| El Café del Mundo | bossa nova, cuban music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Champeta online | latina | MP3 | |
| Azul Tricolrock | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 52 kbps | |
| La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá | classic hits, hits | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radiónica Bogotá | alternative | AAC 48 kbps | |
| AS radio 690 am | deportes, futbol | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Su Presencia radio | — | OGG | |
| UN Radio Bogotá | university radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DiscoRumba 95.4 FM | cumbias, electro | AAC | |
| La x Bogota | — | MP3 | |
| CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) | classical, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) | local music, news | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Parranda Vallenata | music, vallenato | MP3 | |
| Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network | alternative, ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majuy Stereo | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Eco Stereo | latina, popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Colmundo Radio Bogota | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM | catholic radio, católica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ctb stereo | — | MP3 | |
| Uniminuto radio 1430 AM Bogotá | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| La Kalle FM | classical, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Voltio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Guarida Hip Hop | hip hop, latinoamérica | MP3 | |
| Fuego AM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Aviva2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Laodicea | bible, biblia | MP3 | |
| mas radio pb | cristiana | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM | biblia, cristiana | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Su Presencia | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Super Clásica | 60s, 70s | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm | baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes | UNKNOWN 133 kbps | |
| La Radio Estación ZaS Radio | 2000s, 60s | MP3 |
Museums in El Calvario
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Roberto Franco - Universidad Nacional | ||||
| Instituto Roberto Franco - Universidad Nacional | ||||
| Museo etnocultural | ||||
| Museo Nacional colombiano de las ciencias de la visión |
Libraries in El Calvario
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central Villavicencio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Fosca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica German Arciniegas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal Flora Lelis Lara Bravo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Calvario
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 Avenida Del Llano | |||||
| D1 Avenida Del Llano | |||||
| Llanabastos | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza San Isidro | |||||
| Plaza San Isidro |
Banks in El Calvario
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Calvario
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua fábrica Bavaria | ||||
| Antigua fábrica Bavaria |
Stadiums & Teams in El Calvario
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Bello Horizonte - Rey Pelé |
Airports Near El Calvario
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | API | Medium Airport |
| Vanguardia Airport | VVC | Medium Airport |
| Andalucía Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barranca De Upia Airport | BAC | Small Airport |
| Canaima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cairo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Convento Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Prado Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Rinconcito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ruby Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Vergel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guamitos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Arabia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aurora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Colina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Diana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Florida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Loma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mansión Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Paz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Realidad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Brisas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Juanas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Bálticos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gavanes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Venados Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Medina Airport | MND | Small Airport |
| Natalia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Neiva York Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmasola Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paratebueno Airport | EUO | Small Airport |
| Primero De Mayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto López Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebraditas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sabanalarga Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Calvario
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cafesalud Atención Usuario | ||
| Centro de Salud 12 de Octubre | ||
| Centro de Salud Barzal | ||
| Centro de Salud El Popular | ||
| Centro de Salud Porvenir | ||
| Centro Médico Sanitas - MultiSalud | ||
| Clinica Materno Infantil San Rafael | ||
| CliniSanitas | ||
| Famedic Atencion Medica | ||
| IPS Multisalud Barzal | ||
| Nueva Clinica El Barzal | ||
| Puesto de Salud Kirpas | ||
| Terapias Integrales IPS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Calvario
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia |
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What is the population of El Calvario?
El Calvario has a population of 557 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 540.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Calvario?
El Calvario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.0 inches.