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Alvarado, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Alvarado is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 8,796. Elevation: 1,362 ft (415 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Alvarado
Alvarado is a city and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 7,589 as of the 1993 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,796 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.5683°, -74.9523° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.2 inches (2,011 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alvarado
Alvarado is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 8,796. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet (415 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Alvarado
Alvarado has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Nov (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1658 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 168.4 sq mi (436.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.5683°N, 74.9523°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 43 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 54 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 55 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Alvarado has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (2.9").
Radio Stations near Alvarado
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Principales Colombia | pop, reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cristiano Bíblico | bible, cristiana | MP3 | |
| Aro Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ | bible, pentecostalism | MP3 | |
| Ecos del Combeima (HJNC, 790 kHz AM, Ibagué, Tolima) | full service, local news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Alvarado
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrica de Tabaco | ||||
| Museo del Arado |
Libraries in Alvarado
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nicanor Velazquez Ortíz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública Alberto Santofimio Caicedo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual | 0.0 | |||||
| Library University of Ibague | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alvarado
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeria del Pueblo | |||||
| La Placita Campesina | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza El Jardín | |||||
| Plaza El Salado | |||||
| Vivir a Mil |
Hotels in Alvarado
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Alvarado
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Alvarado
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alvarado
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Alvarado
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alvarado
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Santiago Vila Airport | GIR | Medium Airport |
| Aerosport Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aniversario Estra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calicanto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chicoral - Estra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cruz Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aceituno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Escobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espinal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Recuerdo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Facón Saldaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guamo - Asta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jabalcón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bastilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Los Feria Girón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Mangos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva York Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrerito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jerónimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | SQB | Small Airport |
| Teucali Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tolemaida Air Base | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Alvarado?
Alvarado has a population of 8,796 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 168.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alvarado?
Alvarado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches.