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Ambalema, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Ambalema is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 6,683. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ambalema
Ambalema is a municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of Ambalema was 7,277 as of the 1993 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,683 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.7841°, -74.7627° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.4 inches (2,068 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ambalema
Ambalema is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 6,683. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 116.5 sq mi (301.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7841°N, 74.7627°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 63 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 64 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 67 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 68 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in |
Ambalema has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and July the driest (3.0").
Schools in Ambalema
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Infantil San Pedro Claver | - | - | - | - |
| Maria Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| La Chácara | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ambalema
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cristiano Bíblico | bible, cristiana | MP3 | |
| Radio Power | - | MP3 | |
| Emisora nueva época | salsa, tropical | 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 Ambalema
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Memorial De Armero | ||||
| Cementerio central | ||||
| Fabrica de Tabaco | ||||
| Museo De Armero | ||||
| Museo de Armero | ||||
| Museo del Arado |
Libraries in Ambalema
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Armero Guayabal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ambalema
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza De Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Ambalema
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ambalema
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ambalema
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ambalema
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| 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 |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bastilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Los Feria Girón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva York Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrerito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande 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 |
| Ventaquemada Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ambalema
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CEDINESAG |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambalema
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Santa Lucía |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ambalema
What is the population of Ambalema?
Ambalema has a population of 6,683 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 116.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ambalema?
Ambalema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.4 inches.