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Argelia, Colombia
Cauca Department · Colombia
Argelia is a small town in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 4,262. Elevation: 4,121 ft (1,256 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Argelia
Argelia is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia. Founded by Order No. 02 on November 3, 1967, the municipality covers an area of 713 km2 and has a population of around 20,000. The population is primarily engaged in agriculture.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,262 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,121 ft (1,256 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.2556°, -77.2488° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.6 inches (2,327 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Argelia
Argelia is a small town in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 4,262. The city sits at an elevation of 4,121 feet (1,256 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 91.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,121 ft (1,256 m) |
| Area | 305.7 sq mi (791.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.2556°N, 77.2488°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 95 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 116 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 161 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 12.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 10.6 in |
Argelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in November to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in Argelia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sede Colegio Miguel Zapata | College | - | , |
Schools in Argelia
65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Cumbre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Primavera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Crucero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix José María Córdoba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Las Perlas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Mirolindo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Diviso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Juan de la Guadua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Guinea | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Juan del Cucho | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Botafogo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Corazon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Betania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Teresa de Bolivia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Mina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Lucitania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Altamira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Grecia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Puente Tierra | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bas Marco Fidel Narvaez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Agricola Argelia | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB DE NIÑAS ARGELIA | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Educ Gabriel Garcia Marquez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan de la Guadua | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA AGRICOLA DE ARGELIA | - | - | - | - |
| IE AGRICOLA ARGELIA SEDE GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio José María Córdoba | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA EL MESON ALTO | - | - | - | - |
| PUENTE TIERRA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA LA PRIMAVERA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA LA CABAÑA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA LA MINA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA LA DELGADITA | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa La Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Marco Fidel Narvaerz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Botafogo | - | - | - | - |
| Mirolindo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Arboleda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Altamira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Crucero | - | - | - | - |
| Escjuela El Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Marqueza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Bello | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuevo Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan del Cucho | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Meson Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Corazon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Cucho | - | - | - | - |
| Centro educativo La Primavera | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educativa San Antonio Medio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Floresta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Dificil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Arboleda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Campo Bello | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Bello Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Meson Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Paraiso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Marqueza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Pepinal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Campoalegre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Diamante | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc La Laguna | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Antonio del Vergel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Argelia
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Stereo 88.4 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM | crossover, government | MP3 | |
| La mezcla FM 89.4 | crossover, cumbia | MP3 |
Farmers Markets in Argelia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Argelia
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Argelia
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Argelia
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Argelia
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Argelia
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Argelia
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Argelia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Argelia
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guapi Airport | GPI | Medium Airport |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez de Micay Airport | LMX | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | ISD | Small Airport |
| Timbiqui Airport | TBD | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Argelia
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aliaza Crisitiana | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| SANTUARIO DE LA VIRGEN DE LAS PERLAS |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Argelia?
Argelia has a population of 4,262 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 305.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Argelia?
Argelia 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 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.6 inches.