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El Retorno, Colombia
Guaviare Department · Colombia
El Retorno is a small city in Guaviare Department, Colombia with a population of 11,340. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Retorno
El Retorno is a town and municipality in the Guaviare Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,340 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.3302°, -72.6277° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Guaviare Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.7 inches (2,684 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Retorno
El Retorno is a small city in Colombia (Guaviare Department) with a population of 11,340. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Retorno
El Retorno has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3220 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 7,067.5 sq mi (18,304.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3302°N, 72.6277°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in |
El Retorno has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in August to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 105.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.9") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in El Retorno
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Caño Raya Alta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Isidro Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Marina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jordan Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Jordan alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Buenavista | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista Maranatha | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CAÑO RAYA | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Isidro I | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Alto Jordan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Palmeras Ii | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Latorre Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Palmeras I | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Hobo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Union Alta | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Educativo Inelac | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Retorno
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marandua Stereo 100.7 FM | entretenimiento, música y noticias | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Marandua Stereo | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Hotels in El Retorno
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Retorno
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in El Retorno
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Retorno
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Retorno
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport | SJE | Medium Airport |
| Calamar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mapiripan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Rico Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Retorno?
El Retorno has a population of 11,340 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 7,067.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Retorno?
El Retorno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.7 inches.