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Aguadas, Colombia
Caldas Department · Colombia
Aguadas is a small city in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 20,712. Elevation: 7,041 ft (2,146 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aguadas
Aguadas is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Caldas. It is bordered to the north by Abejorral, to the east by Sonsón, to the southeast by Salamina, to the south by Pacora, to the west by Caramanta and Valparaiso, and to the northwest by La Pintada. The municipality of Aguadas, located in the northern part of the department, was founded in 1808 by José Narciso Estrada. In addition to the fame of Aguadeño hats, which are very similar to palm-straw Panama hats. Aguadas offers visitors its historic center, which was declared a national monument in 1982. It has a temperate climate thanks to the variety of climates ranging from warm to moor.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,712 |
| Population Density | 73 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,041 ft (2,146 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6116°, -75.4562° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Caldas Department |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.8 inches (2,332 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aguadas
Aguadas is a small city in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 20,712. The city sits at an elevation of 7,041 feet (2,146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Aguadas
Aguadas has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (18.6°C), the coldest is Nov (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1993 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,041 ft (2,146 m) |
| Area | 284.5 sq mi (736.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6116°N, 75.4562°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 61 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 89 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 9.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in |
Aguadas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (4.3").
Schools in Aguadas
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Monteredondo | - | - | - | - |
| Nudillales | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Tigre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Arenillal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Manuel Canuto Restrepo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Marino Gómez Estrada | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aguadas
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amor Stereo | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) | culture, full service | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM | - | MP3 | |
| Tropicanal 98.9 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| RENCORDRADIO | música latina, salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM | baladas en español, crossover | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM | campesino, identidad | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm | baladas en español, crossover | AAC | |
| Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) | culture, live sports | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM | crossover, local radio | AAC |
Museums in Aguadas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Sombrero |
Libraries in Aguadas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca María Elena Duque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Caramanta | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aguadas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galería |
Hotels in Aguadas
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aguadas
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aguadas
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aguadas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Aguadas
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | Large Airport |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | EOH | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Airport Hacienda Nápoles | - | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urrao Airport | URR | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aguadas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 Aguadas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aguadas
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Antonio de Arma | |
| Parroquia San Antonio de Arma | |
| Templo de la Inmaculado Concepción |
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What is the population of Aguadas?
Aguadas has a population of 20,712 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 284.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aguadas?
Aguadas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.8 inches.