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Leticia, Colombia
Amazonas Department · Colombia
Leticia is a mid-size city in Amazonas Department, Colombia with a population of 48,144. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Leticia
Leticia is the southernmost city in the Republic of Colombia, capital of the department of Amazonas, Colombia's southernmost town and one of the major ports on the Amazon River. It has an elevation of 96 meters (315') above sea level and an average temperature of 27 °C (80.6 °F). Leticia has long been Colombia's shipping point for tropical fish for the aquarium trade. Leticia has a population of 33,503 located on the left bank of the Amazon River at the point where the borders of Colombia, Brazil and Peru meet in an area called Tres Fronteras. It is the largest Colombian settlement in the Southern Hemisphere.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,144 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.2108°, -69.9394° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Amazonas Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 110.6 inches (2,809 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Leticia
Leticia is a mid-size city in Colombia (Amazonas Department) with a population of 48,144. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Leticia
Leticia has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.6°C), the coldest is Jul (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3400 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 135 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 2,481.8 sq mi (6,427.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2108°N, 69.9394°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in |
Leticia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 110.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.5") and August the driest (5.3").
Colleges & Universities in Leticia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alojamentos universitarios | University | - | , |
| SENA Amazonas | College | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Amazonas | University | - | , |
Schools in Leticia
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Marceliano Canyes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Indig San Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fco del Rosario Vela Gonzalez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal Superior Sección A | - | - | - | - |
| JARDIN INFANTIL EL DIVINO NIÑO | - | - | - | - |
| IE Jorge Eliécer Gaitán | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Naval | - | - | - | - |
| San Vicente de Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Normal Superior | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| INEM Jose Eustacio Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Once de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Los Angeles | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| IE Jorge Eliécer Gaitán | - | - | - | - |
| IE Francisco del Rosario Vela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Simon Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Virgen de Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Toribia Rios | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Once de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Selvalegre | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Fem Indig María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Rafael Pombo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Sebastian | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sto Domingo Savio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Nal de Educ Med Diversif José Eustasio | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Los Angeles | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Naval Af 41 | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENTRO DE ATENCIÓN ESPECIALIZADA LETICIA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal Superior Sección B | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA MATERNAL LOS GENIOS DEL MAÑANA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Francisco José de Caldas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Leticia
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Loreto (PE) | local radio | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Rádio Nacional Alto Solimões (BR) | brazilian, mpb | AAC 119 kbps |
Museums in Leticia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Ethnographic Musem Banco de la República | ||||
| Museo Magüta |
Libraries in Leticia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Ethnographic Musem Banco de la República | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Leticia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacharrería Antioquia | |||||
| Mercado de frutas | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Leticia
22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Leticia
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Leticia
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Leticia
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Leticia
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Leticia
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Leticia
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Leticia
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Leticia
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Leticia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Leticia
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport | LET | Medium Airport |
| Caballococha Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Tabatinga International Airport | TBT | Medium Airport |
| Loreto North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Leticia
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 | |
| Servientrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Leticia
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Hija Maloka | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Paz | |
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Santuario Divino Niño | |
| Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Leticia
What is the population of Leticia?
Leticia has a population of 48,144 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 2,481.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Leticia?
Leticia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.6 inches.