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Ricaurte, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
Ricaurte is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 2,617. Elevation: 3,806 ft (1,160 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ricaurte
Ricaurte is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,617 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,806 ft (1,160 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.2147°, -77.9980° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.2 inches (1,961 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ricaurte
Ricaurte is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 2,617. The city sits at an elevation of 3,806 feet (1,160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,806 ft (1,160 m) |
| Area | 389.8 sq mi (1,009.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.2147°N, 77.9980°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 33 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 45 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 70 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 89 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 108 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 109 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 132 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 141 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 168 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 179 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 187 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 189 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in |
Ricaurte has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in November to 65°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.3").
Schools in Ricaurte
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta Casa Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Instirucion Educativa Ricaurte | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nal de Ricaurte | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cuaiquer Viejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pialapi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Isipu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pueblo Viejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Imbina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Arrayan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Paldubi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cuascuabi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Andalucia | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL MIXTA CUESBI MONTAÑA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Carrizal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santafe | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Santa Teresita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix San José Vegas | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL MIXTA PEÑAS BLANCAS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Bogota Chiquito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Alto Cartagena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Alto Tefi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Imbi Medio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cuchilla del Palmar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Palvi Gualtal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mcpal Ospina Perez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Indg Camawari | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Santa Clara | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo La Primaver | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Nuevo Amanecer Awa Cen Awa | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Ricaurte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Mallama |
Hotels in Ricaurte
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ricaurte
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ricaurte
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| Maguí Payán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payán Airport | PYN | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ricaurte
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Pablo Apóstol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ricaurte?
Ricaurte has a population of 2,617 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 389.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ricaurte?
Ricaurte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.2 inches.