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Puerto Carreño, Colombia
Vichada Department · Colombia
Puerto Carreño is a small city in Vichada Department, Colombia with a population of 20,936. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Carreño
Puerto Carreño is the departmental capital city, and a municipality of the department of Vichada in the Llanos of Colombia located on the Orinoco River. Puerto Carreño is best-known as a tourist gateway to hundreds of adventure, ecological and sustainable tourism destinations, it is well-known for peacock bass fishing on the Vita River, Indigenous artisans from the Orinoquia, as a river port trade center, and as a frontier settlement that has become the capital of the second largest department (province) in Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,936 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.1904°, -67.4839° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Vichada Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.4 inches (2,245 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Carreño
Puerto Carreño is a small city in Colombia (Vichada Department) with a population of 20,936. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Puerto Carreño
Puerto Carreño has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.2°C), the coldest is Jun (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 2219 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 4,500.7 sq mi (11,656.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1904°N, 67.4839°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in |
Puerto Carreño has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in July to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Puerto Carreño
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENA | College | - | , |
Schools in Puerto Carreño
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO MARAVILLOSO MUNDO DE LOS NIÑOS | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA LAZARILLO DE TORMES | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA APRENDO JUGANDO | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA PREESC EL MARAVILLOSO MUNDO DE LOS NIÑOS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo de la Universidad Abierta y A Dista | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Eduardo Carranza Merey | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Mix Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Biling Jorge Eliecer Gaitan | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Eduardo Carranza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cial José Eustacio Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal Federico Lleras Acosta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Demostrativa Calarca | - | - | - | - |
| Normal Superior Federico Lleras Acosta | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Comercial Jose Eustasio Rivera | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Puerto Carreño
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Carreño
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Carreño
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Carreño
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Carreño
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cacique Aramare Airport | PYH | Medium Airport |
| German Olano Airport | PCR | Medium Airport |
| Armando Schwarck Airport | LPJ | Small Airport |
| Buena Vista del Caño Medio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cacurito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casuarito Airport | CSR | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Remanso del Cinaruco Pedroc Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mangas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Sabanita Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Maraca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Medano Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pendare Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Paez Airport | PPZ | Small Airport |
| Santa María La Tigra Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Carreño
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
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What is the population of Puerto Carreño?
Puerto Carreño has a population of 20,936 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,500.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Carreño?
Puerto Carreño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 88.4 inches.