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Nunchía, Colombia
Casanare Department · Colombia
Nunchía is a small town in Casanare Department, Colombia with a population of 1,282. Elevation: 1,299 ft (396 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nunchía
Nunchía is a town and municipality in the Department of Casanare, Colombia. Its economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock farming, with the four main rivers Tocaría, Payero, Nunchía, and Pauto affecting the agricultural landscape. Extensive cattle ranching is the dominant economic activity with significant crops including rice, oil palm, coffee, and cocoa beans. Poultry, pig farming, and fish farming are also present but on a smaller scale.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,282 |
| Population Density | 412 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6359°, -72.1954° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Casanare Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.1 inches (2,467 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nunchía
Nunchía is a small town in Colombia (Casanare Department) with a population of 1,282. The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6359°N, 72.1954°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in |
Nunchía has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in June to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Nunchía
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentración San Nicolás de Moralito | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Salvador Camacho Rolda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela la presentación. I.E. Salvador Camacho Roldan | - | - | - | - |
| IE El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| IE Barranquilla | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Salvador Camacho Roldan | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Las Garzas | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Aposentos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Rural San Nicolás | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Salvador Camacho Roldan Sede La Palmi | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Las Guacharacas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural de Piedecuesta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Capilla | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa El Rosario-Sede Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José de San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Barranquillita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pto Payero | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Nuestra Señora de Manare | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA LE LAS MERCEDES | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tacare | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Simon Bolívar Tablon de Tacare | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Virgen | - | - | - | - |
| Salvador Camacho Roldan | - | - | - | - |
| I.E EL ROSARIO-SEDE ALTAMIRA | - | - | - | - |
| I.E ROSARIO-SEDE NISCOTA | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nunchía
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candela Casanare 94.7 Fm | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 320 kbps |
Libraries in Nunchía
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Nunchia stp | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliteca pública municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Salón de reuniones | 0.0 |
Hotels in Nunchía
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nunchía
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nunchía
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nunchía
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nunchía
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nunchía
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport | EYP | Medium Airport |
| Paz de Ariporo Airport | PZA | Medium Airport |
| Araguanen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Banco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bizerta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caño Garza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cusiana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Deshecho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Moriche Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Recreo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Viejo Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Zamuro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elf Trinidad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fasca Main Base Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guarilaque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato Corozal Airport | HTZ | Small Airport |
| Jamaica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Barquereña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bramadora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Candelaria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Chapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Colonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Concordia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Culebra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Flora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gloria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Nevera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Delicias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cabros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maríaangélica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matenovillos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Nunchia Airport | NUH | Small Airport |
| Palma Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pore Airport | PRE | Small Airport |
| Providencia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Luis De Palenque Airport | SQE | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sardinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tablón De Tamara Airport | TTM | Small Airport |
| Tauramena Airport | TAU | Small Airport |
| Tío Bayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trinidad Airport | TDA | Small Airport |
| Trompillos Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nunchía
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| evangelica | |
| Iglesia adventista | |
| Iglesia de Nunchia | |
| Monte sion | |
| Movimiento Misionero Mundial | |
| Pentecostes |
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What is the population of Nunchía?
Nunchía has a population of 1,282 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 412 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nunchía?
Nunchía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.1 inches.