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Belalcázar, Colombia

Cauca Department · Colombia

Belalcázar is a mid-size city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 36,977. Elevation: 4,728 ft (1,441 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

36,977 Population 38/sq mi density
4,728 ft Elevation 1,441 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
62.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Belalcázar

Belalcázar

Belalcazar är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Cauca, i den centrala delen av landet, 300 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Belalcazar ligger 2 156 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 31 800.

People

Population36,977
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain62.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation4,728 ft (1,441 m)
Population36,977
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation4,728 ft (1,441 m)
Coordinates2.6464°, -75.9727°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCauca Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation62.8 inches (1,595 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belalcázar

Belalcázar is a mid-size city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 36,977. The city sits at an elevation of 4,728 feet (1,441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Belalcázar

Belalcázar has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Feb (15.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1210 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 9° / 22.3° 86.3
Feb 15.5°C / 60°F 9.6° / 22.2° 87.3
Mar 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 22° 134.3
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 9.8° / 21.7° 155.9
May 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 21.6° 112.2
Jun 14.2°C / 57°F 8.7° / 20.5° 98.6
Jul 14°C / 57°F 8.3° / 20.3° 57.1
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 8.1° / 21.8° 27.5
Sep 15.3°C / 59°F 9° / 23.1° 60.5
Oct 15.3°C / 60°F 9.5° / 22.8° 117.5
Nov 15.3°C / 59°F 10.3° / 22.4° 138.7
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 10.2° / 21.8° 134.6
Belalcázar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,728 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,728 ft (1,441 m)
Area976.1 sq mi (2,528.0 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates2.6464°N, 75.9727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.8"
65% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 91 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 136 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 32 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 144 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 136 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 50 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 61 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 59 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 86 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 19 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 53 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 101 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 81 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 39 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 59 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 108 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 114 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 138 km
Apr 29, 2017 14 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 60 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
February 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 7.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in

Belalcázar has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (2.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Belalcázar

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio Tecnico Agropecuario College - ,
Institución Educativa Luis Carlos Trujillo Polanco College - ,
Instituto educativa normal superior ' enrique vallejo ' College - ,
Kwee zi´Luucxwesx Yat Wula College - ,
Liceo Moderno Plateño College - ,
Sede Pedro María College - ,
Universidad Sur Colombiana University - ,

Schools in Belalcázar

41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mix de Togoima - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Riochiquito - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de Avirama - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Caloto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Coquiyo - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc La Cruz de Togoima - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Antonio de Gueiquite - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Canelo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Villa Rodriguez - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Muralla - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Chicaquiu - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Rodeo - - - -
Escuela El Carmen del Salado - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Guapio - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Talaga - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Luis - - - -
Escuela La Florida - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Cohetando - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Antonio del Salado - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA ES NAL URB MIX DE BELALCAZAR - - - -
Escuela Normal Sup de Tierradentro Enrique Valle - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Recuerdo - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA SEMIN INDIG PAEZ - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Mesa de Belalcazar - - - -
Sede Educativa La Palmera - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Etnoeduc La Union Salado - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Union - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Vicente de Togoima - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Las Delicias Caloto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Mesa de Talaga - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Ramo - - - -
Gaitán Fxiw - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Quebrada Arriba - - - -
Escuela Potrero del Barro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Vicanenga - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Guaquiyo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Mesa de Togoima - - - -
Escuela La Palma - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La María - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Mesa de Cohetando - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Agua Bendita - - - -
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Radio Stations near Belalcázar

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM crossover, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM La Plata, Huila - AAC 64 kbps
Global Estéreo 96.8 FM La Plata, Huila - MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Stereo 88.1 FM african music, crossover AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Belalcázar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico
Museo Etnográfico

Farmers Markets in Belalcázar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El cafetero
Galería
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Municipal de Belalcázar
Plaza de mercadounicipal

Hotels in Belalcázar

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shalon
Talaga

Restaurants in Belalcázar

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edith
Pollo broaster

Airports Near Belalcázar

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Guillermo León Valencia AirportPPNMedium Airport
Campo Alegre Airport-Small Airport
Castilla Central Airport-Small Airport
El Juncal Airport-Small Airport
El Limonar Airport-Small Airport
El Viso Airport-Small Airport
Guamito Airport-Small Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall Airport
Ingenio Incauca Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Mayaguez Airport-Small Airport
La Arrobleda Airport-Small Airport
La Cabaña Airport-Small Airport
La Esmeralda Airport-Small Airport
La Floresta Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua Airport-Small Airport
La Manga Airport-Small Airport
Las Cañas Airport-Small Airport
Planadas AirportPLASmall Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Santana Ramos AirportSROSmall Airport
Tesalia Airport-Small Airport
Udelva Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belalcázar

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla La Planada
Catedral San Antonio
Iglesia doctrinera Togoima
Iglesia Talaga

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,406 m (7,894 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 Belalcázar

What is the population of Belalcázar?

Belalcázar has a population of 36,977 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 976.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belalcázar?

Belalcázar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.8 inches.

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