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Andes, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Andes is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 16,419. Elevation: 4,206 ft (1,282 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,419 Population 80/sq mi density
4,206 ft Elevation 1,282 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
93.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Andes

Andes

The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is 8,900 kilometres (5,500 mi) long and 200 to 700 kilometres wide and has an average height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 ft). The Andes extend from south to north through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.

People

Population16,419
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain93.3 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation4,206 ft (1,282 m)
Population16,419
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation4,206 ft (1,282 m)
Coordinates5.6561°, -75.8788°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation93.3 inches (2,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Andes

Andes is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 16,419. The city sits at an elevation of 4,206 feet (1,282 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Andes

Andes 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 12.2° / 24.5° 98.8
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 13.3° / 25.2° 125.7
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 25.2° 163.3
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 13.7° / 25.1° 214.5
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.8° / 24.8° 224.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 24.1° 199.5
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.3° 167.9
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.7° 137.1
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 12.8° / 25.5° 139.6
Oct 18°C / 64°F 13.1° / 24.9° 206.6
Nov 17.7°C / 64°F 13.5° / 24° 185.8
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 23.8° 129.9
Andes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,206 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Colombia avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,206 ft (1,282 m)
Area204.4 sq mi (529.3 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates5.6561°N, 75.8788°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.3"
145% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 67 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 128 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 111 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 134 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 68 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 139 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 96 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 102 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 149 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 145 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 84 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 104 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 74 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 4 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 115 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 11 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 97 km
Mar 10, 1991 6 km SW of Sipí, Colombia M5.0 146 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 90 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 105 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 109 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in
February 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 9.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 10.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 7.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in
August 60°F (16°C) 7.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 8.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 11.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 9.2 in
December 60°F (16°C) 6.6 in

Andes has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in October to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (5.2").

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Schools in Andes

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur La Soledad
Centro Educativo Rur San Miguel
Centro Educativo Rur El Libanon
Centro Educativo Rur Palestina
Institucion Educativa Felipe Henao Jaramillo
Centro Educativo Rur Mons Efren Montoya
Centro Educativo Rur Pbro Adan Gonzalez
Institucion Educativa Sta Rita
Institucion Educativa Taparto
Centro Educativo Rur Pbro Ricardo Mejia Arias
Centro Educativo Rur Alfredo Gonzalez
Centro Educativo Rur Julio Jimenez
Centro Educativo Rur Lino Acevedo
Centro Educativo Rur El Cardal
Centro Educativo Rur La Piedra
Institucion Educativa La Carbonera
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Barbara
Centro Educativo Rur La Libertadora
Centro Educativo Rural Las Flores
Institucion Educativa Rur La Italia
Institucion Educativa Rur Cajones
Institucion Educativa Maria Auxiliadora
Liceo Juan De Dios Uribe
Institucion Educativa Marco Fidel Suarez
Institucion Educativa San Juan De Los Andes
Centro Educativo Rur San Perucho
Centro Educativo Rur Indig Maria Josefa Calderon
Centro Educativo Rur Fabricio Escobar
Institucion Ier Felipe Henao Jaramillo Sede Ii
Otra sigla Carbonerasede Ii
Institucion Educativa San Peruchito
Centro Educativo Rur Gabriel Alvarez Restrepo
Centro Educativo Rur La Aguada
Centro Educativo Rur Monte Verde
Centro Educativo Rur Pbro Gonzalo Ospina Arias
Centro Educativo Rur Gabriela Echeverry
Centro Educativo Rur El Tapao
Institución La Carbonera
Centro Educativo Cent Rur Media Luna
Centro Educativo Rur San Fernando
Centro Educativo Rur El Libano
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Elena
Centro Educativo Rur Bajo Cañaveral
Centro Educativo Rur Risaralda
Centro Educativo Rur Valle Umbria
Centro Educativo Rur San Pedro Sta Rita
Centro Educativo Rur San Agustin
Centro Educativo Rur San Carlos Borromeo
Centro Educativo Rur San Martin De Porres
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Radio Stations near Andes

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM entretenimiento, latino AAC 125 kbps
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
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
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC

Museums in Andes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MAJA Museum Anthropologia y Arte
MAJA Museum Casa de la Musica
MAJA Museum Casa Jose Tomas Urobe Abad
Museo de Arte Religioso
Museo de las Plantas

Libraries in Andes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escuela Normal Superior0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Caramanta0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ciudad Bolívar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gabriel Peláez Montoya0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Library0.0
Martin Fierro bookstore0.0

Hotels in Andes

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Colonia
Hotel San Juan

Cafes in Andes

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delos Andes Cafe
Finca Chorros Blancos

Bus Stations in Andes

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #3195062063
CO #3397013825

Gas Stations in Andes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #1093989205

Stadiums & Teams in Andes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Andes

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
Pensilvania AirportSmall Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Andes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
4-72 Andes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Andes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia San Pedro Claver

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,282 m (4,206 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 Andes

What is the population of Andes?

Andes has a population of 16,419 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 204.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Andes?

Andes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.3 inches.

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