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El Charco, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
El Charco is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 28,673. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Charco
El Charco is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,673 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.4808°, -78.1097° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 190.1 inches (4,828 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Charco
El Charco is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 28,673. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 190.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Charco
El Charco has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.4°C), the coldest is Dec (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1221 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 60 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2,252.6 sq mi (5,834.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4808°N, 78.1097°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 163 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 172 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 186 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 23.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 17.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in |
El Charco has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 190.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (23.9") and November the driest (12.6").
Schools in El Charco
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta Estero Martinez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Canal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Río Tapaje | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva El Botoncillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb El Canal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Capilla Recodo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Limoncito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Hormiguero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Yanzal Afuera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix de Bellavista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Capilla Recodo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix de Campo Alegre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Carmelo | - | - | - | - |
| Soledad Poblito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix El Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Mero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Yanzal Adentro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Pampa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Mero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Los Milagros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Soledad Pueblito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Las Varas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Los Domingos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural de Macharal | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA CHUPADERO | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in El Charco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banco de la republica | 0.0 |
Airports Near El Charco
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guapi Airport | GPI | Medium Airport |
| La Florida Airport | TCO | Medium Airport |
| Bocas De Satinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Charco Airport | ECR | Small Airport |
| Los Mulatos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maguí Payán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mosquera Airport | MQR | Small Airport |
| Payán Airport | PYN | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | ISD | Small Airport |
| Timbiqui Airport | TBD | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Charco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica |
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What is the population of El Charco?
El Charco has a population of 28,673 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,252.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Charco?
El Charco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 190.1 inches.