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Orocué, Colombia

Casanare Department · Colombia

Orocué is a small town in Casanare Department, Colombia with a population of 2,835. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,835 Population 2/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
97.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Orocué

Orocué

Orocué is a town and municipality in the Department of Casanare, Colombia, located on the shore of the Meta River. Historically, it went by the name San Miguel del Macuco.

People

Population2,835
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain97.7 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Population2,835
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates4.7904°, -71.3392°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCasanare Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation97.7 inches (2,482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Orocué

Orocué is a small town in Colombia (Casanare Department) with a population of 2,835. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Orocué has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area1,741.6 sq mi (4,510.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates4.7904°N, 71.3392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.7"
157% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 140 km
Mar 22, 2021 91 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M5.0 97 km
Mar 20, 2021 83 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.9 92 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 137 km
Jun 5, 2010 20 km ESE of Aguazul, Colombia M4.8 120 km
Mar 27, 2014 82 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.7 91 km
May 13, 2014 90 km SE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.6 104 km
Apr 24, 1995 10 km S of Yopal, Colombia M4.6 129 km
Jan 19, 2022 17 km WNW of Yopal, Colombia M4.6 149 km
Jun 25, 2014 83 km SE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.6 101 km
Jan 8, 2016 11 km NNE of Aguazul, Colombia M4.5 140 km
May 25, 2014 83 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.5 88 km
May 9, 2021 69 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.5 91 km
Aug 20, 2024 18 km NW of Ubalá, Colombia M4.5 146 km
Mar 21, 2021 90 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.4 94 km
Aug 10, 2015 13 km N of Aguazul, Colombia M4.4 145 km
Aug 24, 2015 103 km S of Orocué, Colombia M4.4 104 km
Mar 22, 2021 82 km S of Orocué, Colombia M4.4 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 83°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
March 83°F (29°C) 3.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 15.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 12.8 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in

Orocué has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Orocué

Institution Type Founded Website
Casa de la Cultura Orocue College - ,

Schools in Orocué

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Indigena Iea Pudi - - - -
Institución Educativa El Algarrobo - - - -
Institución Educativa Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento - - - -
Institución Educativa La Inmaculada - - - -
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Hotels in Orocué

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Casanare, Orocue
Hotel los capachos

Restaurants in Orocué

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guadalajara GastroBar
Restaurante Orocue

Cafes in Orocué

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Colegio
Jugos la Morenaza

Gas Stations in Orocué

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092749513
CO #1092947417
CO #1093154291

Banks in Orocué

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancolombia

Shopping Malls in Orocué

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orocué corazón del inmenso llano

Gyms in Orocué

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Placa polideportiva

Airports Near Orocué

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altamira Airport-Small Airport
Banco Airport-Small Airport
Bizerta Airport-Small Airport
Buena Vista Airport-Small Airport
Caño Grande Airport-Small Airport
Carimagua AirportCCOSmall Airport
Currillo AirportCUISmall Airport
Dumacita Airport-Small Airport
El Boral Airport-Small Airport
El Caimán Airport-Small Airport
El Medano Airport-Small Airport
El Rodeo Airport-Small Airport
El Rodeo Airport-Small Airport
El Viejo Carmen Airport-Small Airport
Elf Trinidad Airport-Small Airport
Guanapalo Airport-Small Airport
Guarilaque Airport-Small Airport
Hato La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Barquereña Airport-Small Airport
La Bramadora Airport-Small Airport
La Candelaria Airport-Small Airport
La Ceiba Airport-Small Airport
La Culebra Airport-Small Airport
La Flora Airport-Small Airport
La Gaviota AirportLGTSmall Airport
La Pista Airport-Small Airport
Las Delicias Airport-Small Airport
Las Gaviotas Airport-Small Airport
Lasguabin Airport-Small Airport
Los Toros Airport-Small Airport
Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Mararey Airport-Small Airport
Matenovillos Airport-Small Airport
Orocue AirportORCSmall Airport
Palmarito Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Gaitan Airport-Small Airport
San Luis De Palenque AirportSQESmall Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosalìa Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosalia AirportSSLSmall Airport
Sardinas Airport-Small Airport
Trinidad AirportTDASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
148 m (486 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 Orocué

What is the population of Orocué?

Orocué has a population of 2,835 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,741.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Orocué?

Orocué has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.7 inches.

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