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El Guacamayo, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

El Guacamayo is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 428. Elevation: 6,476 ft (1,974 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

428 Population 1/sq mi density
6,476 ft Elevation 1,974 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
84.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About El Guacamayo

El Guacamayo

El Guacamayo is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population428
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain84.7 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation6,476 ft (1,974 m)
Population428
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,476 ft (1,974 m)
Coordinates6.2452°, -73.4966°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation84.7 inches (2,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Guacamayo

El Guacamayo is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 428. The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet (1,974 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

El Guacamayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,476 ft (1,974 m)
Area376.5 sq mi (975.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates6.2452°N, 73.4966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.7"
123% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,352 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 148 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 82 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 77 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 141 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 83 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 75 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 87 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 80 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 79 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 67 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 83 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 86 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 85 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 92 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 46 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 78 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 77 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 72 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 11.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 12.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 8.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in

El Guacamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in October to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in El Guacamayo

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rurral Idear - - - -
Institución de Educ Rural Santa María del Camino - - - -
Escuela Rural San Joaquin - - - -
Escuela Rural Tierra Blanca - - - -
Escuela Rural Ojo de Agua - - - -
Escuela Rural Yariguies - - - -
Escuela Rural Loma del Medio - - - -
Escuela Rural Chucuri - - - -
Escuela Rural La Laguna - - - -
Institución Tec Agropecuario - - - -
Escuela Urb Las Colinas - - - -
Instituto Técnico Agropecuario El Guacamayo - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Guacamayo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in El Guacamayo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Algodón
Museo Real de Vélez

Libraries in El Guacamayo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ALCALDIA MUNICIPAL0.0
Biblioteca CUV0.0
Biblioteca Luis Alvaro Chacón de Luna0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca San josé de Pare0.0
Biblioteca SENA0.0
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon0.0

Farmers Markets in El Guacamayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado La Paz
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza Municipal de Mercado

Breweries in El Guacamayo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG
Guaraperia

Airports Near El Guacamayo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Campo Capote Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Guacamayo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,974 m (6,477 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 Guacamayo

What is the population of El Guacamayo?

El Guacamayo has a population of 428 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 376.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Guacamayo?

El Guacamayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.7 inches.

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