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El Castillo, Colombia
Meta Department · Colombia
El Castillo is a small town in Meta Department, Colombia with a population of 2,581. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Castillo
El Castillo is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,581 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.5636°, -73.7949° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Meta Department |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 112.2 inches (2,851 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Castillo
El Castillo is a small town in Colombia (Meta Department) with a population of 2,581. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 212.6 sq mi (550.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.5636°N, 73.7949°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
El Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 112.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in El Castillo
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Union de la Cal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cable | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Malabar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Puerto Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Playa Rica | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Esmeralda | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA CAÑO CLARO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Encanto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Malavar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva El Guape | — | — | — | — |
| Tecnologico Dosquebradas | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educ Departamental Ovidio Decroly | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Argelia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural La Alta Cal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva La Floresta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Jardín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva El Crucero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Gloria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio José de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Castillo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la memoria por la reconciliación y la Paz El Castillo Meta |
Libraries in El Castillo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca El Dorado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública municipal Alfonso Mene ses | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Castillo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado Cubarral |
Hotels in El Castillo
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Castillo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Castillo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Castillo
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Castillo
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | API | Medium Airport |
| Vanguardia Airport | VVC | Medium Airport |
| Andalucía Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Canaima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caño Blanco 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 Progreso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Rinconcito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ruby Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gaviotas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guamitos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanayas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Halcones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aurora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Candela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Colina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Diana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Florida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Loma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Luna 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 |
| La Union Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Brisas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Juanas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Bálticos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Sabanales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Majagual Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malvinas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Matupa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Natalia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Neiva York Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmasola Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Lleras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Rico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebraditas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Castillo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Movimiento Misionero Mundial |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of El Castillo?
El Castillo has a population of 2,581 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 212.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Castillo?
El Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.2 inches.