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Río de Oro, Colombia
Cesar Department · Colombia
Río de Oro is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 14,408. Elevation: 3,819 ft (1,164 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Río de Oro
Río de Oro is the southern geographic region of Western Sahara. It was, with Saguia el-Hamra, one of the two territories that formed the Spanish province of Spanish Sahara after 1958; it had been taken as a Spanish colonial possession in the late 19th century. Its name seems to come from an east–west river which was supposed to have run through it. The river was thought to have largely dried out – a wadi, as the name indicates – or have disappeared underground.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,408 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.2922°, -73.3849° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cesar Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.9 inches (1,878 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río de Oro
Río de Oro is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 14,408. The city sits at an elevation of 3,819 feet (1,164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Río de Oro
Río de Oro has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Nov (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Area | 280.4 sq mi (726.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2922°N, 73.3849°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in |
Río de Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Río de Oro
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Brecha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal Superior Río de Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Caritas de Angel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Mata de Calabazo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Honda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Honda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva El Salado | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Aguas Claras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva El Limon | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Las Chircas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Rodeo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Llano de Los Tigros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Antonio Galán | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Río de Oro
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| colvalencia radio 97.7 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| buenísima radio tv | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Fiesta 106.2 FM | latino, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Fiesta 89.1 FM (VE) | latino, salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fiesta 102.7 FM | crossover, grupera | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Río de Oro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Antón García de Bonilla |
Libraries in Río de Oro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Ana Dilia Manzano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Argemiro Bayona Portillo | 0.0 |
Bus Stations in Río de Oro
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Río de Oro
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Río de Oro
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Río de Oro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Río de Oro
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aguas Claras Airport | OCV | Medium Airport |
| Ayacucho Airport | AYC | Small Airport |
| Base Principal Celta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Bosque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Monasterio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tornillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fabal-Coal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamarra Airport | GRA | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacaritama Airport | HAY | Small Airport |
| Hipilandia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Irho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cacica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Nena Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Tapias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Monjes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabaneta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tibú Airport | TIB | Small Airport |
| Villa Oliva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río de Oro
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Río de Oro |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Río de Oro?
Río de Oro has a population of 14,408 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 280.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río de Oro?
Río de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.