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Rionegro

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Updated Saturday, October 17, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Rionegro month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rionegro are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 23–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and November the wettest (about 244 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January21.612.19310.3
February21.812.51299.7
March22.012.62059.3
April22.012.92148.8
May22.212.91968.8
June22.012.411010.0
July22.612.15510.8
August23.212.38810.6
September23.012.612610.1
October21.812.52168.9
November21.412.42448.8
December21.512.51229.9

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1541

    The territory was first mentioned in 1541 by the Spanish Lieutenant Álvaro de Mendoza.

  2. Documented history · 1581

    Don Juan Daza, a Spaniard of illustrious lineage, took possession of the lands sometime later, and on 8 November 1581, in agreement with the rituals of the laws of Indias, nailed his sword in the ground marking it as an inhabited place and began constructing a farm.

  3. Documented history · 1642

    The chapel, Concatedral de San Nicolás el Magno, consecrated to Saint Nicholas was built as early as 1642, another reason why the territory reached a greater degree of independence for religious reasons.

  4. Documented history · 1783

    In 1783, Rionegro had enough population to become like a municipality, resulting in becoming the City of Santiago de Arma de Rionegro in 1786, with administrative powers under certification of King Carlos III, issued in the Palace of San Idelfonso on 25 September 1786.

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People associated with this place

  • Roberto Escobar

    Wikidata records Rionegro as this person's place of birth. Former accountant of the Medellín Cartel.

  • Pablo Escobar

    one of the most powerful drug lords of all time

  • Iván Córdoba

    footballer

Historical figures

  • Pablo Escobar

    Wikidata records Rionegro as this historical figure's place of birth. Colombian politician and drug lord (1949–1993).

Local business and employers

  • Viva Air Colombia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rionegro. Colombian airline.

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01 · Economy

Work and the economy in Rionegro

Rionegro Commerce And Industry

Rionegro serves as the primary trade center in the subregion of Eastern Antioquia, functioning through a strategic location that supports varied commercial operations. Daily economic movement across the municipality relies on widespread manufacturing, including fabric, food, paper, and chemical industries, alongside robust local trade.

Agriculture continues to support the regional economy alongside industrial activity. Key farming practices centered in the municipality include poultry production and floriculture. The ongoing commercial and industrial output positions Rionegro as one of the richest cities in Colombia, providing residents with one of the highest standards of living in the country.

02 · Overview

Rionegro, in brief

Rionegro is a city and municipality situated within the Antioquia Department of Colombia. Officially designated as Ciudad Santiago de Arma de Rionegro, the urban center is positioned in the central mountain range of the Andes in eastern Antioquia.

The settlement was initially mentioned by Spanish Lieutenant Álvaro de Mendoza in 1541, and its territory later saw formal possession claimed by Don Juan Daza on November 8, 1581. During the era of Colombia's struggle for independence, the municipality served as an important center, earning the alternate designation Cuna de la democracia, and it hosted the writing of the 1863 constitution. Administrative powers were formally granted under certification issued by King Carlos III in 1786.

Geographically, the municipality encompasses a total area of 196 square kilometers within the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. The local landscape features an average altitude of 2,125 meters above sea level, with coordinates recorded at 6°9′18″N 75°22′48″W. The Negro River traverses the municipality, which shares boundaries with Guarne and San Vicente to the north, Marinilla and El Carmen de Viboral to the east, La Ceja to the south, and El Retiro and Medellín to the west.

Demographic assessments indicate a population of 128,153 residents, operating under the America/Bogota time zone and utilizing the Colombian peso currency. The local population consists primarily of Mestizo and White residents, alongside an Afro-Colombian minority. Governance is structured around a democratic system established by the 1991 political constitution, featuring an executive mayor and a Municipal Council composed of 17 elected politicians.

For further reference, consult the Rionegro documentation and the GeoNames record for Rionegro.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Rionegro located and what are its coordinates?

Rionegro is situated in Colombia at geographic coordinates 6.1551, -75.3737, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Rionegro?

Rionegro has a recorded population of approximately 128,153 and observes the America/Bogota time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Rionegro?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Rionegro include ES-CO, with COP used for local transactions.

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