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Nóvita, Colombia

Chocó · Colombia

Nóvita is a small town in Chocó, Colombia with a population of 1,898. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,898 Population 6/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
228.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Nóvita

Nóvita

Nóvita is a municipality and town in the Chocó Department, Colombia.

People

Population1,898
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain228.1 in/yr
Sunny Days60/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population1,898
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates4.9551°, -76.6053°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceChocó
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation228.1 inches (5,793 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nóvita

Nóvita is a small town in Colombia (Chocó) with a population of 1,898. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 228.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Nóvita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 228.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Colombia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days60 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area314.1 sq mi (813.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates4.9551°N, 76.6053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 228.1"
500% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 23.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 15.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

504 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 103 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 116 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 95 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 146 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 118 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 112 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 61 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 112 km
Aug 8, 2002 50 km W of Pizarro, Colombia M5.9 135 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 140 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 45 km
Jan 8, 2003 21 km S of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.7 148 km
Sep 13, 2011 near the west coast of Colombia M5.7 121 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 44 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 87 km
Jan 10, 2025 31 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.6 146 km
Aug 25, 1990 27 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.6 136 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 121 km
May 27, 1993 38 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.5 115 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 138 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 142 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 145 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 19.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in Warmest
April 78°F (26°C) 17.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 21.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 15.6 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 16.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 19.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 19.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 24.0 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 21.1 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 19.5 in

Nóvita has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 228.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (24.0") and June the driest (15.6").

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Schools in Nóvita

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Carlos Holguin Mallarino - - - -
Sede Soledad de Tajuato - - - -
SEDE NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROSARIO - - - -
SEDE ANTONIO NARIÑO - - - -
Sede de Santa Barbara - - - -
Sede Brazo de Agua Sucia - - - -
Sede Agua Clara - - - -
Sede Quebrada Larga - - - -
Sede Sesego - - - -
SEDE INDÍGENA EL TIGRE - - - -
Sede El Progreso - - - -
Sede San Jerónimo - - - -
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Hotels in Nóvita

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Tamana

Stadiums & Teams in Nóvita

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Airports Near Nóvita

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Caraño AirportUIBMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Hacienda La Elvira Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Risaralda Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airport-Small Airport
Mandinga AirportCOGSmall Airport
Praga Airport-Small Airport
Rio Paila Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport
Tierra Blanca Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
330 m (1,083 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 Nóvita

What is the population of Nóvita?

Nóvita has a population of 1,898 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 314.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nóvita?

Nóvita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 228.1 inches.

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