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Armero-Guyabal, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Armero-Guyabal is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 11,720. Elevation: 1,119 ft (341 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,720 Population 46/sq mi density
1,119 ft Elevation 341 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
86.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Armero-Guyabal

Armero-Guyabal

Armero is a municipality in the Tolima Department, Colombia. According to the National Department of Statistics of Colombia, 12,852 lived in the town in 2005. Its median temperature is 27 °C. It was founded in 1895, but was not officially recognized as the seat of the region until 29 September 1908, by President Rafael Reyes. The town was originally named San Lorenzo. In 1930, the name was changed to Armero in memory of José León Armero, a national martyr.

People

Population11,720
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain86.1 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Population11,720
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Coordinates4.9670°, -74.9029°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation86.1 inches (2,186 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Armero-Guyabal

Armero-Guyabal is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 11,720. The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet (341 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Armero-Guyabal

Armero-Guyabal has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (20.7°C), the coldest is Jun (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27.2° 97.2
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 27.7° 128.6
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.2° / 27.1° 162.7
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.9° 220.0
May 20.3°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.3° 208.9
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 13.8° / 25.2° 186.9
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 13.4° / 25.4° 133.0
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.9° 107.2
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.3° 113.6
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 14.6° / 27.1° 190.2
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 14.7° / 25.9° 180.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.6° / 26.2° 124.4
Armero-Guyabal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Colombia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area253.2 sq mi (655.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates4.9670°N, 74.9029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.1"
126% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 77 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 107 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 80 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 80 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 145 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 140 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 108 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 109 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 75 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 140 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 117 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 132 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 98 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 133 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 131 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 124 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 123 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 45 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 47 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 54 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
February 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in

Armero-Guyabal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Armero-Guyabal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
escuela - - - -
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Radio Stations near Armero-Guyabal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Armero-Guyabal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa cultural y museo Alfonso López Pumarejo
Casa de la Segunda Expedición Botánica
Casa Museo Memorial De Armero
Cementerio central
Fabrica de Tabaco
Museo De Armero
Museo de Armero
río Magdalena

Libraries in Armero-Guyabal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Armero Guayabal0.0

Farmers Markets in Armero-Guyabal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos
Galeria del Pueblo
Plaza
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza De Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Restaurants in Armero-Guyabal

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

la Y de armero

Monuments in Armero-Guyabal

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Cruz de Armero
Monumento conmemorativo (DEFENSA CIVIL)

Bus Stations in Armero-Guyabal

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cruce de Armero.

Gas Stations in Armero-Guyabal

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #10795172420
CO #4230558036

Banks in Armero-Guyabal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruinas del Banco de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in Armero-Guyabal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Armero-Guyabal

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Verde Airport-Small Airport
El Aceituno Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Escobal Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
El Recuerdo Airport-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Guadalaja Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
Hato De Opia Airport-Small Airport
La Carmelita Airport-Small Airport
La Opia Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Leticia Airport-Small Airport
Los Feria Girón Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Pajonales Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Potrerito Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande Airport-Small Airport
San Javier Airport-Small Airport
San Jerónimo Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Teucali Airport-Small Airport
Tolemaida Air Base-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport
Ventaquemada Airport-Small Airport
Waterloo Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Armero-Guyabal

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEDINESAG

Churches & Religious Organizations in Armero-Guyabal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia El Carmen
Memorial de Omaira

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Postal Code
732060

🇨🇴 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 Armero-Guyabal

What is the population of Armero-Guyabal?

Armero-Guyabal has a population of 11,720 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 253.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Armero-Guyabal?

Armero-Guyabal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.1 inches.

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