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Riosucio, Colombia
Chocó · Colombia
Riosucio is a small city in Chocó, Colombia with a population of 7,163. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Riosucio
Riosucio is a municipality and town in the Department of Chocó, Colombia. The municipality and town are located in the Atrato River basin, on the Chocoan side of Urabá, a region spanning the departments Chocó and Antioquia.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,163 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.4435°, -77.1196° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Chocó |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 129.2 inches (3,282 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Riosucio
Riosucio is a small city in Colombia (Chocó) with a population of 7,163. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 121 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 3,281.9 sq mi (8,500.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4435°N, 77.1196°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in |
Riosucio has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in November to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 129.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.2") and March the driest (2.7").
Schools in Riosucio
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Riosucio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Luz | - | - | - | - |
| Sede El Paraiso | - | - | - | - |
| Sede El Coco Arenal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Los Manguitos | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Yarumal Atrato | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Nueva Luz | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestros Esfuerzos | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Las Villa Rufina | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Saulo Sanchez Córdoba | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Riosucio
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stereo 88.5 FM | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Apartadó Stereo 103.3 FM | entretenimiento, musica variada | AAC 96 kbps |
Hotels in Riosucio
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Riosucio
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Riosucio
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Riosucio
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport | APO | Medium Airport |
| Alfemar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cabo Marzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cupica Airport | BHF | Small Airport |
| EL Real Airport | ELE | Small Airport |
| Finca San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Indira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaime Ortiz Betancourt Airport | IGO | Small Airport |
| Juradó Airport | JUO | Small Airport |
| La Gabriela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Almendros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Planes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murindo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mutata Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pavorrandocito North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María del Darién Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Unguía Airport | UNC | Small Airport |
| Yaviza Airport | PYV | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Riosucio?
Riosucio has a population of 7,163 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,281.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Riosucio?
Riosucio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 121 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.2 inches.