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San Luis de Palenque, Colombia

Casanare Department · Colombia

San Luis de Palenque is a small town in Casanare Department, Colombia with a population of 2,032. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,032 Population 1/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
98.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Luis de Palenque

San Luis de Palenque

San Luis de Palenque is a town and municipality in the Department of Casanare, Colombia. The town is on a bend of the Pauto River, a tributary of the Meta River.

People

Population2,032
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain98.1 in/yr
Sunny Days161/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population2,032
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates5.4214°, -71.7317°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCasanare Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation98.1 inches (2,492 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Luis de Palenque

San Luis de Palenque is a small town in Colombia (Casanare Department) with a population of 2,032. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San Luis de Palenque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area1,741.6 sq mi (4,510.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates5.4214°N, 71.7317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.1"
158% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 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 M6.5 138 km
Jul 22, 1993 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia M6.1 130 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 141 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 124 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 133 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 85 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 148 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 132 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 113 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 134 km
Aug 8, 2017 36 km ENE of Güicán, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Oct 27, 1990 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia M5.0 150 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 71 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Jun 5, 2010 20 km ESE of Aguazul, Colombia M4.8 80 km
Jul 17, 1999 5 km SE of La Uvita, Colombia M4.8 130 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km SSW of Chámeza, Colombia M4.8 136 km
Apr 25, 2020 8 km ENE of Tauramena, Colombia M4.7 112 km
Mar 11, 2014 4 km WNW of Recetor, Colombia M4.7 120 km
Oct 6, 2002 15 km SSE of Tame, Colombia M4.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 1.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 14.5 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 12.0 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 80°F (26°C) 11.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in

San Luis de Palenque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 98.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in San Luis de Palenque

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Pozo Petrolero - - - -
INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA TÉCNICO FRANCISCO LUCEA - - - -
IED - Macuco - - - -
Instituto Tecnico Francisco Lucea - - - -
Instituto Tecnico Francisco Lucea - - - -
Salón de clases - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Luis de Palenque

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in San Luis de Palenque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Llanerazo Rancho Museo

Libraries in San Luis de Palenque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca ITEFL0.0
Biblioteca ITEFL0.0
Santa Hercilia School0.0

Farmers Markets in San Luis de Palenque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercafe Express
Sustiabastos Guanapalo

Hotels in San Luis de Palenque

16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finca El Dimante de Nadine
Hato El Diamante
Hato Mata de Palma
Hato Mata de Palma
Hospedaje Casa Residencial
Hospedaje Casa Residencial
Hospedaje Casa Residencial
Hotel Bonaire
Hotel Las Villas de San Luis
Hotel Llano Verde Real
Hotel Palenque Los Cubarros
Hotel Plaza Santiago
Reserva Natural El Boral
Reserva Natural El Boral
Reserva Natural El Boral
Santa Maria Hotel

Restaurants in San Luis de Palenque

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Patrona Cocina Ancestral
Rapipizza
Restaurante La Campechana
Restaurante La Campechana
Restaurante Mercafe

Theatres in San Luis de Palenque

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro del Malecon

Monuments in San Luis de Palenque

6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fuentes del Malecon (N)
Gabán Soldado
Máquina Diesel
Monumento a la cruz
Monumento al Coronel Hugo Gamboa
Vírgen de Manare

Bus Stations in San Luis de Palenque

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre

Gas Stations in San Luis de Palenque

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS - Camino Real

Banks in San Luis de Palenque

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Airports Near San Luis de Palenque

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Paz de Ariporo AirportPZAMedium Airport
Altamira Airport-Small Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Banco Airport-Small Airport
Bizerta Airport-Small Airport
Buena Vista Airport-Small Airport
Caño Garza Airport-Small Airport
Caño Grande Airport-Small Airport
Casanare Airport-Small Airport
Chaparrito Airport-Small Airport
El Boral Airport-Small Airport
El Caimán Airport-Small Airport
El Cairo Airport-Small Airport
El Deshecho Airport-Small Airport
El Medano Airport-Small Airport
El Moriche Airport-Small Airport
El Rodeo Airport-Small Airport
El Viejo Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Zamuro Airport-Small Airport
Elf Trinidad Airport-Small Airport
Estero Airport-Small Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Guanapalo Airport-Small Airport
Guarilaque Airport-Small Airport
Hato Corozal AirportHTZSmall Airport
Hato La Aurora Airport-Small Airport
Jamaica Airport-Small Airport
La Barquereña Airport-Small Airport
La Bramadora Airport-Small Airport
La Candelaria Airport-Small Airport
La Ceiba Airport-Small Airport
La Chapa Airport-Small Airport
La Colonia Airport-Small Airport
La Culebra Airport-Small Airport
La Flora Airport-Small Airport
La Gloria Airport-Small Airport
La Nevera Airport-Small Airport
La Pista Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Las Delicias Airport-Small Airport
Lasguabin Airport-Small Airport
Los Cabros Airport-Small Airport
Los Milagros Airport-Small Airport
Los Toros Airport-Small Airport
Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Mararey Airport-Small Airport
Maríaangélica Airport-Small Airport
Matenovillos Airport-Small Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Luis de Palenque

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Luis de Palenque

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Movimiento Misionero Mundial
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
155 m (509 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 San Luis de Palenque

What is the population of San Luis de Palenque?

San Luis de Palenque has a population of 2,032 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,741.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Luis de Palenque?

San Luis de Palenque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.1 inches.

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