Location & Surroundings
Ortega is a town in Tolima Department, Colombia with 6,871 inhabitants, at 393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saldana, 23 km to the east. The national capital Bogota is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Chaparral Airport, 37 km away.
Overview
Ortega is human settlement in Colombia.
It is located in Ortega, Colombia.
The elevation is around 393 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Colombia
- Located in Ortega
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 56' 10" N, 75° 13' 18" W
- Elevation DEM: 393 m
- Timezone America/Bogota
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 6,871
- Pop. Density 11,733 p/km²
- Built-up 24.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (COP)
- Phone Prefix +57
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:47
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Ortega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ortega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 776 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
4.72 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.6 | 1.8 | 281 | 87 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 180 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 3.95 / 3.95 | 100 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.2 | 2.2 | 109 | 48 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 73 | 775.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.6 | 304 | 70 | 1,008.0 | 1.06 / 1.66 | 100 | 402.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.5 | 302 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 3.07 / 4.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 192 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 6.35 / 11.07 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 188 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 3.69 | 100 | 138.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.2 | 354 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 61.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 0.5 | 304 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 206 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 2.4 | 75 | 53 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 749.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 345 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 58 | 336.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.4 | 240 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ortega?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 776 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ortega today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Ortega?
Local time is 08:47. Time zone: America/Bogota (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Ortega?
Ortega is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ortega?
Population about 6,871.
What is the elevation of Ortega?
DEM 393 m.
Where is Ortega located?
It is at 3.93610, -75.22169 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ortega in?
It is in Colombia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry