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Sucre, Colombia
Sucre Department · Colombia
Sucre is a small city in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 23,210. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sucre
Sucre, officially La Ilustre y Heroica Sucre is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2,790 m (9,150 ft), making it the second-highest capital city in the world after Quito. This relatively high altitude gives the city a subtropical highland climate with cool temperatures year-round. Over the centuries, the city has received various names, including La Plata, Charcas, and Chuquisaca. Today, the region is of predominantly Quechua background, with some Aymara communities and influences.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,210 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8114°, -74.7208° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Sucre Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.5 inches (2,451 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sucre
Sucre is a small city in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 23,210. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Sucre
Sucre has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.2°C), the coldest is Oct (27.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1136 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 495.3 sq mi (1,282.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8114°N, 74.7208°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 | — | — | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 15.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in |
Sucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Sucre
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural de Totumal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Coinst de Pampanilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Isla Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Solera Abajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Hato Nuevo Arriba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Los Guamos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Coinst de Macheton | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Huerta Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Santa Teresa de Tomala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva de Tomala Medio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural San Mateo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Agropecuario de Tomala | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Palmarito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Anibal Ojeda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urbano 7 de Marzo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urb Santander | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA DE NIÑAS NTRA SRA DE LAS MERCEDES | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio José de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Eliecer Ulloa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva El Garzal | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Vicente Caviedes Sede Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Nuevo Mamon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Nueva Eseranza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva San Nicolás | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa José María Córdoba | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Mendoza Llamas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Hato Nuevo Abajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Las Caracuchas Dos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural de San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Alto Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Quita Sueno | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA NVA DIVINO NIÑO JESUS | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo de Arboleda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Coinst Naranjal | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo La Ventura | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA RUR CAÑO MUERTO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Isla Dol Coco | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo La Solera Arriba | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sucre
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baracoa Airport | MGN | Medium Airport |
| Las Brujas Airport | CZU | Medium Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | ELB | Medium Airport |
| Ayapel Airport | AYA | Small Airport |
| Cicuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Algarrobo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cebruno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Edén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guamal Airport | GAA | Small Airport |
| La Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patetal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | MMP | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | SRS | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sucre
What is the population of Sucre?
Sucre has a population of 23,210 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 495.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sucre?
Sucre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.5 inches.