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El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
El Carmen de Chucurí is a small city in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 17,638. Elevation: 2,543 ft (775 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Carmen de Chucurí
El Carmen de Chucurí is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,638 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.6974°, -73.5112° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.6 inches (2,429 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Carmen de Chucurí
El Carmen de Chucurí is a small city in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 17,638. The city sits at an elevation of 2,543 feet (775 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Carmen de Chucurí
El Carmen de Chucurí has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Nov (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1705 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Area | 360.3 sq mi (933.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6974°N, 73.5112°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
El Carmen de Chucurí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 95.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (2.5").
Schools in El Carmen de Chucurí
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Santo Domingo de San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Infantil Grandes Innovadores | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Guamales | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pamplona | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Sardina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Treinta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Honduras Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Rancho Grande Uno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Las Nieves | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista Redención | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Filo de Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Centenario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Cirales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Los Algibes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Cuarenta | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escol El Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO SAN LUIS GONZAGA SEDE B | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Luis Gonzaga - Escuela Rural Rancho Grande II | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Luis Gonzaga Sede B | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Honduras Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Eden | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quinal Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela el Toboso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Aljibe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Bodega | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Guamales | - | - | - | - |
| Colego San Luis Gonzaga Sede A | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Diviso De Cirales | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Luis Gonzaga Sede C | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Hojarasco | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tambo Redondo | - | - | - | - |
| escuela | - | - | - | - |
| escuela | - | - | - | - |
| colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de la Fortuna | - | - | - | - |
| Fundación Inst Cristiano de Prom Campesina | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Carmen de Chucurí
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Barrancabermeja Virtual | crossover, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm | local radio, popular | MP3 | |
| RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC | |
| RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC |
Museums in El Carmen de Chucurí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cementerio indígena salto blanco | ||||
| La Casa del Quijote | ||||
| Museo Precolombino |
Libraries in El Carmen de Chucurí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Carmen de Chucurí
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compraventa de Cacao y Cafe | |||||
| Corabastos | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in El Carmen de Chucurí
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Carmen de Chucurí
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Carmen de Chucurí
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Carmen de Chucurí
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Carmen de Chucurí
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Carmen de Chucurí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega JJG |
Airports Near El Carmen de Chucurí
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Yariguíes Airport | EJA | Medium Airport |
| Campo Capote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascajera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | SNT | Small Airport |
| Los Gemelos Dorados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Wlches Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in El Carmen de Chucurí
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SERVIENTREGA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Carmen de Chucurí
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| IGLESIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL CARMEN |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Carmen de Chucurí
What is the population of El Carmen de Chucurí?
El Carmen de Chucurí has a population of 17,638 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 360.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Carmen de Chucurí?
El Carmen de Chucurí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.6 inches.