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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

2,581 Population 12/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
112.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About El Castillo

El Castillo

El Castillo is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia.

People

Population2,581
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain112.2 in/yr
Sunny Days139/yr
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population2,581
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Coordinates3.5636°, -73.7949°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceMeta Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation112.2 inches (2,851 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

El Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area212.6 sq mi (550.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates3.5636°N, 73.7949°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.2"
195% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 14.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 7, 2025.

Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 127 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 89 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 85 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 83 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 98 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 140 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 21 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 95 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 125 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 110 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 35 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 75 km
May 14, 2023 Colombia M4.8 54 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia M4.8 131 km
Jun 30, 2023 21 km SE of Vistahermosa, Colombia M4.7 67 km
Jun 8, 2025 1 km ENE of Paratebueno, Colombia M4.7 112 km
Jun 1, 1999 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M4.7 89 km
Jan 21, 2006 18 km WSW of Cubarral, Colombia M4.7 26 km
May 9, 1996 12 km NW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia M4.7 145 km
Mar 12, 2007 3 km NW of Tres Esquinas, Colombia M4.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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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
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Museums in El Castillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la memoria por la reconciliación y la Paz El Castillo Meta

Libraries in El Castillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca El Dorado0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública municipal Alfonso Mene ses0.0

Farmers Markets in El Castillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado Cubarral

Hotels in El Castillo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje La Reina
HOTEL EL CASTILLO REAL
Hotel Justin
Residencias San Luís

Restaurants in El Castillo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Ema Sofia

Clinics in El Castillo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #499749148

Bus Stations in El Castillo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agencia de Taxmeta
Agencia La Macarena

Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Castillo

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gomez Nino Apiay Air BaseAPIMedium Airport
Vanguardia AirportVVCMedium Airport
Andalucía AirportSmall Airport
Canaima AirportSmall Airport
Caño Blanco AirportSmall Airport
El Cairo AirportSmall Airport
El Convento AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Edén AirportSmall Airport
El Prado AirportSmall Airport
El Progreso AirportSmall Airport
El Rinconcito AirportSmall Airport
El Ruby AirportSmall Airport
Gaviotas AirportSmall Airport
Guamitos AirportSmall Airport
Guanayas AirportSmall Airport
Halcones AirportSmall Airport
La Aurora AirportSmall Airport
La Cabana AirportSmall Airport
La Cabana AirportSmall Airport
La Candela AirportSmall Airport
La Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
La Colina AirportSmall Airport
La Diana AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Loma AirportSmall Airport
La Luna AirportSmall Airport
La Mansión AirportSmall Airport
La María AirportSmall Airport
La Paz AirportSmall Airport
La Ponderosa AirportSmall Airport
La Realidad AirportSmall Airport
La Reforma AirportSmall Airport
La Union AirportSmall Airport
Las Brisas AirportSmall Airport
Las Delicias AirportSmall Airport
Las Juanas AirportSmall Airport
Los Bálticos AirportSmall Airport
Los Sabanales AirportSmall Airport
Majagual AirportSmall Airport
Malvinas AirportSmall Airport
Matupa AirportSmall Airport
Natalia AirportSmall Airport
Neiva York AirportSmall Airport
Palmasola AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Lleras AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Quebraditas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Castillo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Movimiento Misionero Mundial

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
800 m (2,625 ft)

🇨🇴 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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Frequently Asked Questions About El Castillo

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.

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