All Countries
Barbacoas, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
Barbacoas is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 7,633. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Barbacoas, Colombia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Barbacoas
Barbacoas is a town and municipality in Nariño Department, Colombia. The urban centre of Barbacoas is located at an altitude of 36 metres (118 ft) and the municipality borders Magüí Payán in the north, Magüí Payán, Cumbitara, Los Andes, La Llanada, Samaniego and Ricaurte in the east, Ricaurte and Ecuador in the south and Tumaco and Roberto Payán in the west.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,633 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.6715°, -78.1398° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 194.7 inches (4,944 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barbacoas
Barbacoas is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 7,633. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 194.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 60 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 897.3 sq mi (2,324.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6715°N, 78.1398°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 86 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 98 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 99 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 135 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 154 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 157 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 183 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 17.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 18.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 25.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 13.6 in |
Barbacoas has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 194.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (25.3") and August the driest (12.7").
Colleges & Universities in Barbacoas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| La humildad | College | - | , |
Schools in Barbacoas
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCUELA NIÑO JESUS DE PRAGA | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA ECENT EDUC RUR MONGON | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural El Viudo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Playa Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural El Bombon | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural El Placer | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural La Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural de Quendan | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Coscorron Telembi | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Teraimbe | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Edu Rural Chalchal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Casa de la Cultura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Anex Al Normal Superior Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escuela Oapec | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA ENRIQUE MUÑOZ | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ciudad de Barbacoas | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA NIÑO JESUS DE PRAGA | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Marco Fidel Suarez Numero 1 | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA NORMAL SUP LA INMACULADA | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacinalizado Mixto Irizar Salazar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural de Mingoya | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural de Cumainde La Bocana | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Guelmambi | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo El Guadual | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural El Almorzadero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cumainde El Paso | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural de la Seca | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Barro Blanco | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Culbi | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Cartagena | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA BTO ACAD DPTAL NOCT LICEO BARBACOAS | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO RUR LAS PEÑAS | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural La Vega | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural La Soledad | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural El Arenal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural de Pimbi | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Cumainde | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural San Lorenzo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cucarachera | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Cargazon | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Barbacoas
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Florida Airport | TCO | Medium Airport |
| Bocas De Satinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maguí Payán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palpailón | - | Small Airport |
| Payán Airport | PYN | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barbacoas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Santa María |
Quick Facts
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Barbacoas.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Barbacoas
What is the population of Barbacoas?
Barbacoas has a population of 7,633 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 897.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barbacoas?
Barbacoas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 194.7 inches.