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Orito, Colombia
Putumayo Department · Colombia
Orito is a mid-size city in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 57,774. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Orito
Orito is a town and municipality in the Putumayo Department, Republic of Colombia. The town is just south of the confluence of the Patascoy and Luzonyaco Rivers. It is located 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of the border with Ecuador.
People
Climate
| Population | 57,774 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.6675°, -76.8730° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Putumayo Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 144.1 inches (3,661 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Orito
Orito is a mid-size city in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 57,774. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 144.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Orito
Orito has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Sep (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1894 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 91 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 879.2 sq mi (2,277.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6675°N, 76.8730°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 83 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 115 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 120 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 143 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 153 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 158 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 159 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 171 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 183 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 190 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 190 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 191 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 14.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 15.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 14.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
Orito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in June to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 144.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (9.0").
Schools in Orito
66+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Nueva Alto Bonito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Venada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix del Quebradon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Santa Rosa del 35 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Silvania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Biling Rural Mix Puerto Rico | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tec Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Semi Presencial Alferez Real | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Bella Vista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Serrania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Altamira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Asunción | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Palmira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Cristalina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Diviso | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Luis Carlos Galán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Sinai | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Alameda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Union | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Jorge Eliecer Gaitan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Monserrate | - | - | - | - |
| JARDIN INFANTIL BILING PEQUEÑAS MANOS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Yarumo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix Guillermo Valencia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José de Orito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Pital | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Mirador Pepino | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Nueva Colombia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Andrés | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Aprendamos Jugando | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix Alameda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Selva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monserrate | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monserrate | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenaventura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Silvania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Silvania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenaventura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Acae | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Topacio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monserrate | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Selva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Palestina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Palestina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Américas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jerusalen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jerusalen | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Nueva San Andrés | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Brisas Del Quebradon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Altamira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Venada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Malvinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Naranjito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Treinta Y Cinco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campoalegre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Treinta Y Cinco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Andrés | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bellavista | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orito
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latina Stereo | salsa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Orito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Memoria |
Farmers Markets in Orito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado municipal |
Hotels in Orito
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orito
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orito
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orito
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orito
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Orito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Orito
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Tres De Mayo Airport | PUU | Medium Airport |
| Guarumo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Loja Airport | LGQ | Small Airport |
| Orito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Garzón Airport | VGZ | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orito
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Santísima Trinidad |
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Orito
What is the population of Orito?
Orito has a population of 57,774 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 879.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orito?
Orito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 144.1 inches.