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Aldana, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Aldana is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 6,085. Elevation: 9,895 ft (3,016 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,085 Population 217/sq mi density
9,895 ft Elevation 3,016 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Aldana

Aldana

Aldana är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i kommunen Aldana i departementet Nariño, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 600 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Aldana ligger 3 016 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 956.

People

Population6,085
Density217/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation9,895 ft (3,016 m)
Population6,085
Population Density217 / sq mi
Elevation9,895 ft (3,016 m)
Coordinates0.8828°, -77.7010°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aldana

Aldana is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 6,085. The city sits at an elevation of 9,895 feet (3,016 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Aldana

Aldana has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Mar (11.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 877 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 8.1° / 14.8° 69.6
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.2° 80.0
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.4° / 14.8° 93.1
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 8.3° / 14.9° 100.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.4° 85.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.5° / 13.3° 52.7
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 7.2° / 13.2° 43.8
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.6° 30.0
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 6.9° / 13.8° 40.2
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.8° 75.6
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 106.9
Dec 11.5°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.5° 99.3
Aldana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,895 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Colombia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,895 ft (3,016 m)
Area28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates0.8828°N, 77.7010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 44 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 27 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 134 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 121 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 66 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 72 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 122 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 70 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 91 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 102 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 51 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 52 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 127 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 46 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 23 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 47 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 29 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 33 km
Aug 16, 2014 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador M4.7 136 km
Sep 5, 2016 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador M4.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 20 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 27 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 53 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 80 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 88 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 98 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 100 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 105 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 107 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 127 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 153 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 154 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 158 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 159 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Aldana has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 49°F in July to 51°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Aldana

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Chautala - - - -
Colegio Gimnasio Campestre Moderno - - - -
Colegio Cial San Luis - - - -
Centro Educativo Alto Muesas - - - -
Centro Educativo Guespud - - - -
Centro Educativo Caupueran - - - -
Centro Educativo El Chorillo - - - -
Escuela Mix San Luis - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Mix Muesas - - - -
Centro Educativo Puente Tierra - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Fco Montenegro - - - -
Centro Educativo Macas - - - -
Centro Educativo Tepud - - - -
Centro Educativo Quitiaquez - - - -
Centro Educativo Espino Alto - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora del Pilar - - - -
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Museums in Aldana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agencia de matriculación vehicular
Antena
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi
La Tulpa
Museo Arqueológico
Museo Arqueológico de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Germán Bastidas Vaca
Museo Arqueológico Manaquer
Museo Santuario se Las Lajas
Registro Civil

Libraries in Aldana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Julio Andrade Mega Infocentre0.0

Farmers Markets in Aldana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Popular
GALERIA CENTRAL
Mercado Central
Mercado central
Mercado de Ganado
Mercado de Papas
Mercado Ganadero
Mercado Municipal San Miguel
Mercado Santa Clara
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado 20 de Julio
Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos

Monuments in Aldana

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Pilar
PARQUE ANTONIO NARIÑO

Bus Stations in Aldana

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Expresó San Juan de pasto Aldana, ipiales
Taxis la frontera Aldana Ipiales

Gas Stations in Aldana

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1086718670
Eds Esso San Luis

Stadiums & Teams in Aldana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aldana

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,077 m (10,096 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 Aldana

What is the population of Aldana?

Aldana has a population of 6,085 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aldana?

Aldana has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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