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Apía, Colombia
Risaralda Department · Colombia
Apía is a small city in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 6,940. Elevation: 5,318 ft (1,621 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Apía
Apía is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. It is located at an elevation of 1,630 metres, about 60 km away from district capital Pereira in the valley of the Apia river. For 2023 it has approximately 12,613 inhabitants. The town has excellent views over Cerro Tatamá, which is part of Tatamá National Natural Park.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,940 |
| Population Density | 65 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,318 ft (1,621 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.1066°, -75.9424° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Risaralda Department |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.6 inches (2,224 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Apía
Apía is a small city in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 6,940. The city sits at an elevation of 5,318 feet (1,621 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,318 ft (1,621 m) |
| Area | 106.0 sq mi (274.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1066°N, 75.9424°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 72 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 72 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in |
Apía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in October to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (4.8").
Schools in Apía
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela la maria vda | — | — | — | — |
| El Encanto | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Apía
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Salsa Dura | bomba, fania | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Lounge | chill, chillout | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Urbana | hip hop, metadata | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte | classic, musica tradicional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 | cultural, hip-hop | AAC | |
| Celestial stereo pereira | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo link alterno | cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Apía
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| house the culture |
Libraries in Apía
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Apía
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeria Municipal | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Hotels in Apía
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Apía
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Apía
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Apía
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Apía
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Apía
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Caraño Airport | UIB | Medium Airport |
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | COG | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Apía
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 Apía |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Apía
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Apía
What is the population of Apía?
Apía has a population of 6,940 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 106.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Apía?
Apía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.