Reservoir · Antioquia · Colombia · XM
Hidroituango
52.5% full
Capacity
63.25 GWh
Energy stored
33 GWh
River
Cauca
Coordinates
6.910°N, 75.830°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
52.5%vs 7 days ago
+0.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-52.5%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: XM — Operador del Mercado de Energía — daily useful-energy storage (VoluUtilDiarEner) and useful capacity (CapaUtilDiarEner). Colombia is a hydropower system, so storage is reported as energy (GWh), not water volume; fill % is useful energy ÷ useful capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Hidroituango
As of July 28, 2026, Hidroituango is filled to 52.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 33 GWh of water out of a maximum 63 GWh. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.6 pts), and it is 52.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Hidroituango — 1001 data points between November 1, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 16.8% (August 7, 2025) to a high of 105.0% (April 11, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by XM primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Cauca basin at 6.910°N, 75.830°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 52.5%
- Water stored
- 33 GWh
- Total capacity
- 63 GWh
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 52.5 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Cauca
- River basin
- Cauca
- Operator
- XM
- Coordinates
- 6.910°N, 75.830°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (GWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 52.5% | 33 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 51.9% | 33 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 51.5% | 33 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 52.5% | 33 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 51.6% | 33 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 45.8% | 29 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 27 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 39.4% | 25 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 38.2% | 24 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 22 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 35.5% | 22 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 37.1% | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hidroituango?
As of July 28, 2026, Hidroituango is at 52.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 33 GWh of water, according to XM — Operador del Mercado de Energía data.
Is Hidroituango reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Hidroituango is within its normal operating range at 52.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Hidroituango rising or falling?
The level at Hidroituango has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.6 points).
How much water can Hidroituango hold?
Hidroituango has a total capacity of 63 GWh.
Where is Hidroituango reservoir located?
Hidroituango is located in Antioquia, Colombia, within the Cauca basin (coordinates 6.910°N, 75.830°W).
What is Hidroituango used for?
Hidroituango is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by XM.