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El Carmen, Colombia
Chocó · Colombia
El Carmen is a small town in Chocó, Colombia with a population of 2,258. Elevation: 4,114 ft (1,254 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Carmen
El Carmen de Atrato is a municipality and town in the Chocó Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,258 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,114 ft (1,254 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.8878°, -75.1642° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Chocó |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.4 inches (2,676 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Carmen
El Carmen is a small town in Colombia (Chocó) with a population of 2,258. The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet (1,254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,114 ft (1,254 m) |
| Area | 172.4 sq mi (446.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8878°N, 75.1642°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 90 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 121 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in |
El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 105.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (4.6").
Schools in El Carmen
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Rural El Porvenir La Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Pajui | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Morritos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Pailania | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Agualinda | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Retiro | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Roblal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Represa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Cebaderos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Rioverde Popal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Torre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Maravilla | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Lora | - | - | - | - |
| Otra sigla La Hinojosa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Salado | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Brasilal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Zurrumbal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Carmen
29 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 | |
| Amor Stereo | - | MP3 | |
| Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia | 102.3 fm, classic rock | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WRadio Colombia | baladas, clasicos | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) | culture, full service | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Dosis Electrónica Radio | dance, electronic | MP3 | |
| Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm | baladas en español, crossover | AAC | |
| Radio Tiempo Medellín | clásica romántica | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz | bolero, clasica | MP3 48 kbps | |
| La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM | campesino, identidad | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM | baladas en español, crossover | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM | - | MP3 | |
| 123vallenato | - | AAC+ 28 kbps | |
| Tropicanal 98.9 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Romántica Radio Digital | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MaximusRockFM | alternative rock, metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JuanKiss Radio | classic rock, metal ballads | AAC+ 144 kbps | |
| Telemedellín Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Tiempo | romantic pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM | entretenimiento, música variada | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Veracruz stereo | 2000s, 70s | AAC 256 kbps | |
| Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| radio ipuc | cristiana, pentecostal | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM | crossover, local radio | AAC | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) | culture, live sports | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in El Carmen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura y Museo de la Cerámica Sixto Arango Gallo |
Libraries in El Carmen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aula Múltiple | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Jesus Antonio Arango Gallo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Carmen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado |
Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Carmen
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | Large Airport |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | EOH | Medium Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Airport Hacienda Nápoles | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Nare Airport | NAR | Small Airport |
| Puerto Perales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Ae Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sopetran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Carmen?
El Carmen has a population of 2,258 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 172.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Carmen?
El Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.4 inches.