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Recetor, Colombia

Casanare Department · Colombia

Recetor is a small town in Casanare Department, Colombia with a population of 205. Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

205 Population 0/sq mi density
2,500 ft Elevation 762 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
108.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Recetor

Recetor

Recetor is a Colombian municipality in the Department of Casanare. Its jurisdiction has an area of 182 square kilometres or 70 square miles and a population of 4,072. It is located on the eastern slope of the Colombian Andes, with an altitude of 800 metres or 2,620 feet. It has an average temperature of 22 °C or 71.6 °F.

People

Population205
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain108.9 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Population205
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Coordinates5.2295°, -72.7610°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCasanare Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation108.9 inches (2,767 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Recetor

Recetor is a small town in Colombia (Casanare Department) with a population of 205. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet (762 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Recetor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Colombia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Area1,872.3 sq mi (4,849.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates5.2295°N, 72.7610°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.9"
187% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 26 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 92 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 137 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 150 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 127 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 27 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 138 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 39 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 72 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 32 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 17 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 19 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 41 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 125 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 50 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 5 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 109 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 43 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia M4.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 14.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 16.7 in Coldest, Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 16.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 12.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 11.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 9.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Recetor has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in June to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Recetor

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OTRA-SIGLA PUEBLO NUEVO - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA EL VEGÓN - - - -
Escuela Rural Luis Carlos Galán - - - -
Escuela Retiro Milagro - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA FERNANDO RODRÍGUEZ - - - -
Escuela Rural Las Nieves - - - -
Institución Educativa José Antonio Galán - - - -
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Radio Stations near Recetor

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Candela Casanare 94.7 Fm crossover, entretenimiento MP3 320 kbps

Libraries in Recetor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0

Farmers Markets in Recetor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino
Plaza de marcado
Plazoleta Plaza de mercado campesino

Airports Near Recetor

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Banco Airport-Small Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Casanare Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Colegial Airport-Small Airport
Cusiana Airport-Small Airport
Dumacita Airport-Small Airport
El Deshecho Airport-Small Airport
El Moriche Airport-Small Airport
El Recreo Airport-Small Airport
El Vigía Airport-Small Airport
El Zamuro Airport-Small Airport
Estero Airport-Small Airport
Fasca Main Base Airport-Small Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Jamaica Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Gloria Airport-Small Airport
La Nevera Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Los Cabros Airport-Small Airport
Los Milagros Airport-Small Airport
Maríaangélica Airport-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Palma Rosa Airport-Small Airport
Palmar De Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Palmas Del Casana Airport-Small Airport
Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Santiago I Airport-Small Airport
Soceagro Airport-Small Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport
Tarqui Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Tío Bayo Airport-Small Airport
Trompillos Airport-Small Airport
Villa Andrea Airport-Small Airport
Villanueva Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,225 m (4,019 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 Recetor

What is the population of Recetor?

Recetor has a population of 205 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,872.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Recetor?

Recetor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.

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