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Argelia, Colombia

Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia

Argelia is a small town in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 3,418. Elevation: 5,325 ft (1,623 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,418 Population 42/sq mi density
5,325 ft Elevation 1,623 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
79.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Argelia

Argelia

Argelia is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The main means of income for this region is coffee.

People

Population3,418
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain79.6 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation5,325 ft (1,623 m)
Population3,418
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation5,325 ft (1,623 m)
Coordinates4.7234°, -76.1191°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceValle del Cauca Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation79.6 inches (2,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Argelia

Argelia is a small town in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 3,418. The city sits at an elevation of 5,325 feet (1,623 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Argelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,325 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Colombia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,325 ft (1,623 m)
Area81.6 sq mi (211.4 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates4.7234°N, 76.1191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.6"
110% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

431 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 148 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 106 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 76 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 89 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 96 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 22 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 60 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 53 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 96 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 71 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 45 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 93 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 30 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 62 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 61 km
Jul 2, 2002 8 km NNW of Pizarro, Colombia M5.4 146 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 73 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 84 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 88 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 90 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
March 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 9.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (20°C) 9.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in

Argelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (4.3").

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Radio Stations near Argelia

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio El Mundo Del Rock 70s, 80s MP3
Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte classic, musica tradicional AAC+ 128 kbps
la super estación latina 104.1 armenia 2000s, 70s 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
juventud Stereo 101.9 FM crossover, local radio MP3
Pereira Stereo crossover, cumbia MP3
Angular Stereo 97.2 FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Argelia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Virrey
Museo de la Uva y el Vino

Libraries in Argelia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agustín Antonio Sarria0.0
Biblioteca pública municipal El Cairo0.0
Libreria Naranjo0.0

Farmers Markets in Argelia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
El tio
Merca plaza
Olimpica
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado El Cairo

Stadiums & Teams in Argelia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Argelia

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
Heriberto Gíl Martínez AirportULQMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
El Cedrito AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Elvira AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Risaralda AirportSmall Airport
La Macarena AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirportSmall Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
Las Gaviotas AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportCOGSmall Airport
Portugalito AirportSmall Airport
Praga AirportSmall Airport
Rio Paila AirportSmall Airport
San Marino AirportSmall Airport
San Pablo AirportSmall Airport
Tierra Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argelia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Argelia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,623 m (5,325 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 Argelia

What is the population of Argelia?

Argelia has a population of 3,418 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 81.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Argelia?

Argelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.6 inches.

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