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Mapiripán, Colombia
Meta Department · Colombia
Mapiripán is a small city in Meta Department, Colombia with a population of 6,036. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mapiripán
Mapiripán is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia. It was the site of the 1997 Mapiripán Massacre.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,036 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.8912°, -72.1333° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Meta Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 107.4 inches (2,729 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mapiripán
Mapiripán is a small city in Colombia (Meta Department) with a population of 6,036. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 4,340.5 sq mi (11,241.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.8912°N, 72.1333°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 14.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in |
Mapiripán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in July to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 107.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.6") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Mapiripán
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural La Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Baxumer Ii | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Eliecer Gaitan | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mapiripán
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marandua Stereo | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Airports Near Mapiripán
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport | SJE | Medium Airport |
| Mapiripan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Alvira Cano Jabón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solita Airport | SOH | Small Airport |
| Tomachipa Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Mapiripán?
Mapiripán has a population of 6,036 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,340.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mapiripán?
Mapiripán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.4 inches.