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El Paujíl, Colombia

Caquetá · Colombia

El Paujíl is a small city in Caquetá, Colombia with a population of 7,618. Elevation: 1,125 ft (343 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,618 Population 5/sq mi density
1,125 ft Elevation 343 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
121.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About El Paujíl

El Paujíl

El Paujil är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Caquetá, i den centrala delen av landet, 400 km söder om huvudstaden Bogotá. El Paujil ligger 343 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 7 618.

People

Population7,618
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain121.7 in/yr
Sunny Days126/yr
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Population7,618
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Coordinates1.5701°, -75.3286°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCaquetá
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation121.7 inches (3,092 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Paujíl

El Paujíl is a small city in Colombia (Caquetá) with a population of 7,618. The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 121.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

El Paujíl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Colombia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area1,583.2 sq mi (4,100.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates1.5701°N, 75.3286°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.7"
220% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 15.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 122 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 128 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 27 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 137 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 141 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 100 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 67 km
May 1, 2018 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia M4.5 60 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 104 km
Feb 2, 2000 Colombia M4.5 144 km
Jun 20, 2025 18 km WSW of Inzá, Colombia M4.4 143 km
Aug 12, 2003 27 km SSE of Tello, Colombia M4.4 147 km
Jan 19, 2019 46 km ESE of Rivera, Colombia M4.4 122 km
May 5, 2024 3 km NNE of Saladoblanco, Colombia M4.4 92 km
Jun 8, 1994 9 km NE of Belalcázar, Colombia M4.4 144 km
Jan 29, 2019 11 km SE of Santa María, Colombia M4.3 148 km
Dec 10, 2012 7 km WSW of La Argentina, Colombia M4.3 103 km
Jul 28, 1999 3 km SSW of Altamira, Colombia M4.3 73 km
Aug 27, 2000 6 km N of Inzá, Colombia M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
April 78°F (25°C) 14.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 15.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 14.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 13.0 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in

El Paujíl has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 121.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (4.0").

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Schools in El Paujíl

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCUELA NIÑA DEL CARMEN - - - -
Escuela El Vergel - - - -
ESCUELA NVA NIÑA ALTA - - - -
Concentración Escuela San Luis Gonzaga - - - -
Escuela La Providencia - - - -
Escuela Las Doradas - - - -
Colegio Agroecologico Amazonico - - - -
Escuela El Coliseo - - - -
Escuela Nueva Santa Teresa - - - -
Escuela El Diamante - - - -
Institución Educativa Agroecológico Amazónico Sede John F. Kennedy - - - -
Institución Educativa Agroecológico Amazónico Sede San Luis Gonzaga - - - -
Institución Educativa Agroecológico Amazónico - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes Sede El Coliseo - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes Sede El Coliseo - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes Sede El Coliseo - - - -
Escuela Alto Guadualito - - - -
Escuela Villa Rica Del Carmen Alta - - - -
Escuela Las Juntas - - - -
Escuela Congas - - - -
Escuela Congas - - - -
Escuela Niña Del Carmen - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Paujilito - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes - - - -
Escuela Nueva La Cristalina - - - -
Escuela Cristalina - - - -
Escuela El Porvenir - - - -
Escuela Morabia - - - -
Escuela Nueva La Esmeralda - - - -
Escuela La Rivera - - - -
Escuela Juntas - - - -
Escuela Nueva La Cristalina Alta - - - -
Escuela Villa Rica del Carmen Alta - - - -
Concentración Escuela John F Kennedy - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Paujíl

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Caqueteña 93.1 FM crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in El Paujíl

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Paujil

Restaurants in El Paujíl

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asadero Pimpollo
Asadero Pollo Rey

Veterinaries in El Paujíl

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrofinca

Gas Stations in El Paujíl

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1093191573
Terpel

Banks in El Paujíl

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank

Stadiums & Teams in El Paujíl

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Paujíl

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eduardo Falla Solano AirportSVIMedium Airport
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes AirportFLAMedium Airport
Candilejas AirportCJDSmall Airport
El Pacífico Airport-Small Airport
Guacamayas AirportGCASmall Airport
La Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Rico AirportPCCSmall Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
Santana Ramos AirportSROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Paujíl

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia
Santuario Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
486 m (1,595 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 Paujíl

What is the population of El Paujíl?

El Paujíl has a population of 7,618 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,583.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Paujíl?

El Paujíl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 121.7 inches.

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