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Belmira, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Belmira is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 1,388. Elevation: 8,212 ft (2,503 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,388 Population 12/sq mi density
8,212 ft Elevation 2,503 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Belmira

Belmira

Belmira is a town and municipality in the northern subregion of the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is approximately 62 km from the city of Medellin. It lies at an altitude of 2,550 m above sea level.

People

Population1,388
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation8,212 ft (2,503 m)
Population1,388
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation8,212 ft (2,503 m)
Coordinates6.6051°, -75.6662°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belmira

Belmira is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 1,388. The city sits at an elevation of 8,212 feet (2,503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Belmira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,212 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Colombia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,212 ft (2,503 m)
Area112.2 sq mi (290.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates6.6051°N, 75.6662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M7.2 142 km
Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 129 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 122 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 102 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 127 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 130 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 140 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 131 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 131 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 96 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 111 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 116 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 115 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 79 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 134 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 128 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 173 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
February 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 9.3 in Warmest
May 59°F (15°C) 11.8 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 8.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.0 in
August 58°F (15°C) 8.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 10.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 11.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 8.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Coldest

Belmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 57°F in December to 59°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Belmira

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur La Salazar
Colegio Santa Bárbara
Instirución Educativa Pbro. Ricardo Luis Gutiérrez Tobón
Escuela Rur Playas
Centro Educativo Rur Sto Domingo
Centro Educativo Rur Quebraditas
Escuela Rur El Yuyal
Centro Educativo Rur Playitas
Centro Educativo Rur La Miel
Centro Educativo Rur La Playa
Centro Educativo Rur La Candelaria
Centro Educativo Rur Potrerogrande
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Barbara
Colegio Horizontes
Centro Educativo Rur Filo Grande
Centro Educativo Rur Filo Del Medio
Escuela Rur La Isleta
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Radio Stations near Belmira

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
123vallenato AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio MP3 320 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Belmira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Monseñor Miguel Ángel Builes
Museo de arte religioso
Museo Educativo
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Juan del Corral

Libraries in Belmira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de La Cultura Gustavo Vázquez0.0
Casa de la Cultura Norberto Arias Barrientos0.0
Unidad Cultural0.0

Farmers Markets in Belmira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Artesanal 1541
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Stadiums & Teams in Belmira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Belmira

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
Chapinero AirportSmall Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Ae AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango AirportSmall Airport
Sopetran AirportSmall Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belmira

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,251 m (10,667 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 Belmira

What is the population of Belmira?

Belmira has a population of 1,388 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 112.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belmira?

Belmira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

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