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Nechí, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Nechí is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 24,066. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,066 Population 50/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
139.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Nechí

Nechí

Nechi is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. The population was 24,066 at the 2018 census.

People

Population24,066
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain139.7 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population24,066
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates8.0942°, -74.7757°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation139.7 inches (3,548 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nechí

Nechí is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 24,066. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 139.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Nechí

Nechí has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.1°C), the coldest is Oct (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1531 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 22.3° / 35.9° 36.8
Feb 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 38.3° 31.9
Mar 29.1°C / 84°F 23.4° / 38.3° 83.9
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 23.4° / 37.4° 194.0
May 27.7°C / 82°F 23.4° / 35.4° 211.8
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 33.3° 156.9
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 33.6° 167.0
Aug 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 32.9° 129.1
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.3° 154.4
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 22.6° / 32° 180.5
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.3° 127.9
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 22.5° / 33.2° 57.1
Nechí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 139.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area481.2 sq mi (1,246.2 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates8.0942°N, 74.7757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.7"
268% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 11, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 111 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 66 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 31 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 136 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 117 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 137 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 134 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 90 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 80 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 120 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 30 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 16 km
Aug 25, 2013 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia M4.8 47 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 105 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 10 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 32 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 149 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 124 km
Jun 25, 1995 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 10.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 16.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 13.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 18.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 18.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 17.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 19.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 13.1 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in

Nechí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 139.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.8") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Nechí

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rur Quebrada Cienega - - - -
Escuela La Esperanza - - - -
Colegio - - - -
Institución Educativa Nechí - - - -
Colegio De Nechi - - - -
Escuela Urb San Nicolas - - - -
Escuela Urb Sta Lucia - - - -
Escuela Urbana Asomaden - - - -
Colegio Colorado - - - -
Institucion Educativa Rural Trinidad Arriba - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Flores - - - -
Escuela Rur Londres - - - -
Escuela Ub Divino Niño - - - -
Escuela Trinidad Abajo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Madre De Dios - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Ceiba - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Maria - - - -
Sede Morroputo - - - -
Sede San Pablo Medio Petaca - - - -
Otra sigla Las Tortugas - - - -
Otra sigla Santa Lucia - - - -
Escuela Santa Maria - - - -
Escuela Platanal - - - -
Escuela Islas Verdes - - - -
Escuela Trinidad Abajo - - - -
Escuela San Pablo Abajo - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Nechí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Nechí

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

restaurante Doña Elo

Airports Near Nechí

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Bagre AirportEBGMedium Airport
Juan H White AirportCAQMedium Airport
Ayapel AirportAYASmall Airport
El Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
El Cebruno Airport-Small Airport
La Concepción Airport-Small Airport
Montelibano AirportMTBSmall Airport
Patetal Airport-Small Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
San Marcos AirportSRSSmall Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nechí

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
81 m (266 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 Nechí

What is the population of Nechí?

Nechí has a population of 24,066 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 481.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nechí?

Nechí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 139.7 inches.

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