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Valparaíso, Colombia

Caquetá · Colombia

Valparaíso is a small city in Caquetá, Colombia with a population of 6,082. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,082 Population 7/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
141.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Valparaíso

Valparaíso

Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.

People

Population6,082
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain141.4 in/yr
Sunny Days104/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Population6,082
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates1.1940°, -75.7075°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCaquetá
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation141.4 inches (3,592 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valparaíso

Valparaíso is a small city in Colombia (Caquetá) with a population of 6,082. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 141.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Valparaíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 141.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Colombia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days104 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area829.7 sq mi (2,148.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates1.1940°N, 75.7075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.4"
272% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on May 5, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 109 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 132 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 148 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 77 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 138 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 75 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 78 km
Feb 2, 2000 Colombia M4.5 134 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 111 km
May 1, 2018 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia M4.5 74 km
May 5, 2024 3 km NNE of Saladoblanco, Colombia M4.4 98 km
Dec 10, 2012 7 km WSW of La Argentina, Colombia M4.3 114 km
Jul 28, 1999 3 km SSW of Altamira, Colombia M4.3 94 km
Sep 6, 1991 11 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.2 149 km
Oct 21, 1991 10 km SSE of Hobo, Colombia M3.8 148 km
Mar 9, 2006 35 km SSE of San Sebastián, Colombia M3.7 111 km
Jul 4, 1990 20 km SE of Guadalupe, Colombia M3.7 80 km
Jan 9, 1991 8 km SE of Algeciras, Colombia M3.7 150 km
Sep 16, 1991 24 km WNW of La Argentina, Colombia M3.6 134 km
Jan 11, 1991 9 km N of Agrado, Colombia M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 147 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.8 in
April 78°F (25°C) 16.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 16.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 16.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 14.7 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in

Valparaíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 141.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (5.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Valparaíso

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Educativo Albania College

Schools in Valparaíso

41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Concentración Tirso Quintero 1
OTRA-SIGLA LA INMACULADA
Escuela San Pedro Bocana
OTRA-SIGLA LA ESPERANZA TROCHA 5
Escuela Nueva Florida
COLEGIO BAS MONSEÑOR GERARDO VALENCIA CANO
Escuela Nueva Liberia
Escuela El Vergel
Escuela Los Andes
Escuela Lusitania
Escuela La Tortuga Estrella
Escuela La Rico
OTRA-SIGLA EL TOPACIO
Escuela La Reforma
OTRA-SIGLA VATICANO
OTRA-SIGLA LAS MERCEDES
Escuela Buenavista
Escuela Rural La Yumal Trocha Seis
Escuela El Venadito
Escuela Nueva La Curbinata
Esc. Lucitania
Escuela Yumal Trocha 6
Escuela Fragua Recreo
Escuela Topacio Bajo
Escuela El Vaticano
Escuela El Aguila
Escuela El Aguila
Escuela El Topacio
Escuela Lucitania
Escuela Yumal
Escuela Yumal Trocha 6
Escuela La Muñoz
Escuela San Pedro Bocana
Escuela La Florida
Escuela La Florida
Escuela Curbinata
Escuela La Rico
Escuela La Esmeralda
Escuela La Liberia
Escuela La Esmeralda Km 24
Institución Tec Cial Omar Gomez Chavez
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Radio Stations near Valparaíso

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Caqueteña 93.1 FM crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Valparaíso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0

Restaurants in Valparaíso

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Cherly

Stadiums & Teams in Valparaíso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valparaíso

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air BaseTQSMedium Airport
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes AirportFLAMedium Airport
Pitalito AirportPTXMedium Airport
Puerto Rico AirportPCCSmall Airport
Solano AirportSQFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valparaíso

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IDMJI
IDMJI
Iglesia
Iglesia Petecostal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
440 m (1,444 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 Valparaíso

What is the population of Valparaíso?

Valparaíso has a population of 6,082 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 829.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valparaíso?

Valparaíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 141.4 inches.

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