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La Montañita, Colombia
Caquetá · Colombia
La Montañita is a small town in Caquetá, Colombia with a population of 3,305. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Montañita
La Montañita is a town and municipality in Caquetá Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,305 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.4802°, -75.4366° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Caquetá |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 129.3 inches (3,283 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Montañita
La Montañita is a small town in Colombia (Caquetá) with a population of 3,305. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 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 129.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 120 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1,583.2 sq mi (4,100.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4802°N, 75.4366°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in |
La Montañita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 129.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (16.3") and January the driest (4.2").
Schools in La Montañita
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela José María Córdoba | - | - | - | - |
| CONCENTRACION LA MONTAÑITA | - | - | - | - |
| Sede La India | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quebradon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Brisas de San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa Los Alpes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Rubi Por Ti Caqueta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución de Educación y Pedagogia Para La Paz Sede Principal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Tec Agrop y de Prom Social Sabio Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Larandia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Alto Jordan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Corazones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix Morros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Itarca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Cedro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bengala | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Cedrito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Primavera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agua Bonita | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Montañita
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Caqueteña 93.1 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in La Montañita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de la Universidad de la Amazonia | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural del Banco de la República Florencia | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Montañita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacteos del campo |
Gas Stations in La Montañita
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Montañita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Montañita
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base | TQS | Medium Airport |
| Eduardo Falla Solano Airport | SVI | Medium Airport |
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | FLA | Medium Airport |
| Pitalito Airport | PTX | Medium Airport |
| El Pacífico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Jagua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Rico Airport | PCC | Small Airport |
| Santana Ramos Airport | SRO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of La Montañita?
La Montañita has a population of 3,305 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,583.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Montañita?
La Montañita 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 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.3 inches.