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Balboa, Colombia
Cauca Department · Colombia
Balboa is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 18,910. Elevation: 5,302 ft (1,616 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Balboa
Balboa is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,910 |
| Population Density | 97 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,302 ft (1,616 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.0418°, -77.2165° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.1 inches (2,086 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balboa
Balboa is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 18,910. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet (1,616 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Balboa
Balboa has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.6°C), the coldest is Dec (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1154 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,302 ft (1,616 m) |
| Area | 195.9 sq mi (507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0418°N, 77.2165°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 93 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 96 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 142 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 9.7 in |
Balboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 62°F in November to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in Balboa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San Juan de la Guadua | College | - | , |
Schools in Balboa
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Capitanes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Monares | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bas La Planada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Rinconada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Lomita | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL MIXTA LA CABAÑA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Guadualito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Barmeja Baja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cabuyo Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Campo Bello Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Campo Bello Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pureto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Buenavista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Bermeja Alta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pedro Antonio Garcia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Sanabria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Integ Olaya | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Estudiantil Galania | - | - | - | - |
| JARDIN INFANTIL MI PEQUEÑO MUNDO | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB DE NIÑAS | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb de Varones de Balboa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Credo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Barca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Zarzal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Palo Verde | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Guaduales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Primavera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Limonar | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RUR MIX CAÑAVERAL | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Pradera | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc La Marqueza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Diviso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Tuya Es Colombia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Andes Altos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc El Naranjal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Mirador | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cresta de Gallo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Caspicaracho | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Turbio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cabuyo Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Parnazo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Papayal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Balboa
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 |
Libraries in Balboa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balboa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in Balboa
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balboa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balboa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balboa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Guapi Airport | GPI | Medium Airport |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Timbiqui Airport | TBD | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balboa
What is the population of Balboa?
Balboa has a population of 18,910 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 195.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balboa?
Balboa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.1 inches.