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El Carmen de Atrato, Colombia

Chocó · Colombia

El Carmen de Atrato is a small town in Chocó, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,689 ft (1,734 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,689 ft Elevation 1,734 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Coordinates5.8986°, -76.1421°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceChocó
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation104.5 inches (2,654 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carmen de Atrato

El Carmen de Atrato is a small town in Colombia (Chocó) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet (1,734 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

El Carmen de Atrato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Colombia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates5.8986°N, 76.1421°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 1, 2025.

Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 128 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 105 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 142 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 149 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 147 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 106 km
Jan 8, 2003 21 km S of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.7 139 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 86 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 140 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 133 km
Jan 10, 2025 31 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.6 147 km
Oct 23, 1992 33 km WNW of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia M5.5 144 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 141 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 103 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 124 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 97 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 99 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 141 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 130 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 144 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 148 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 11.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 8.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in
August 69°F (20°C) 8.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 11.5 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in

El Carmen de Atrato has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 92.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in El Carmen de Atrato

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sede Indigena Ramiro Tequia - - - -
Sede Indigena Bellavista - - - -
Sede Luis Agudelo - - - -
Institución Educativa Agropecuaria Marco Fidel Suarez Sede Principal - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Carmen de Atrato

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELEN STEREO 95.3 FM crossover, cumbia AAC 64 kbps
RENCORDRADIO música latina, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC

Libraries in El Carmen de Atrato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Ciudad Bolívar0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Library0.0

Airports Near El Carmen de Atrato

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
El Caraño AirportUIBMedium Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Jurado Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport
Vigía Del Fuerte Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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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What is the weather like in El Carmen de Atrato?

El Carmen de Atrato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches.

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