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Argelia, Colombia
Antioquia · Colombia
Argelia is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 3,474. Elevation: 5,768 ft (1,758 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Argelia
Argelia is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. The population was 8,911 in 2005.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,474 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,768 ft (1,758 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7313°, -75.1426° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Antioquia |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.7 inches (2,761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Argelia
Argelia is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 3,474. The city sits at an elevation of 5,768 feet (1,758 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 108.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,768 ft (1,758 m) |
| Area | 1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7313°N, 75.1426°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 73 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 105 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in |
Argelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (5.8").
Schools in Argelia
78+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Rur San Julian | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Carlos Arcila Vasquez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Concepcion Cardona | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Reina | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Plata | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Heliodoro Zuluaga Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur San Andres | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Pbro Marco A Duque | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur Mesones | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Pbro Mario Angel | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Buenavista | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Plan | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Pital | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Guadual | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Mauricio Botero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Bosque | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arenillal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tabanales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Cabuyo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Plan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Plata | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Quiebra | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Marco Fidel Suárez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Manuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Escuela Normal Superior Presbitero Jose Gomez Isaza | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Guillermo Valencia Tisnez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Ezequiel Narvaez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Sta Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Arboleda | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Diamante | - | - | - | - |
| El Bujio | - | - | - | - |
| El Dragal | - | - | - | - |
| La Manuela | - | - | - | - |
| La Reina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Estrella | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Mina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Tesoro | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Ines | - | - | - | - |
| Buena Vista | - | - | - | - |
| Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Divino Niño | - | - | - | - |
| El Bosque | - | - | - | - |
| Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Diamante | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villeta Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arboleda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Plan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Guadual | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Tomas Carrasquilla | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Tabanales | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Cabuyo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Maria Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Enrique Alzate Perez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Tesoro | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Sta Ines | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Bugio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Cafe | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Peru | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Murringo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Capilla | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Caunzal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Soledad | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Sta Marta | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Montañita | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Bosque | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Quiebra Rionegrito | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Argelia
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amor Stereo | - | MP3 | |
| WRadio Colombia | baladas, clasicos | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) | culture, full service | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM | - | MP3 | |
| Tropicanal 98.9 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) | culture, live sports | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM | crossover, local radio | AAC |
Libraries in Argelia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aula Múltiple | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in Argelia
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Argelia
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Argelia
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Argelia
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Argelia
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Argelia
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | Large Airport |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | EOH | Medium Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Airport Hacienda Nápoles | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Berrio Airport | PBE | Small Airport |
| Puerto Nare Airport | NAR | Small Airport |
| Puerto Perales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Argelia
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Julián | |
| Virgen |
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What is the population of Argelia?
Argelia has a population of 3,474 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,111.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Argelia?
Argelia 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 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.7 inches.