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Bolívar, Colombia

Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia

Bolívar is a small town in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 4,165. Elevation: 3,054 ft (931 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,165 Population 12/sq mi density
3,054 ft Elevation 931 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
74.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Bolívar

Bolívar

Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios Ponte y Blanco was a Venezuelan military officer and statesman who led what are currently the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, or the Liberator of America.

People

Population4,165
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Population4,165
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Coordinates4.3387°, -76.1834°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceValle del Cauca Department
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation74.7 inches (1,897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bolívar

Bolívar is a small town in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 4,165. The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet (931 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Bolívar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Colombia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Area352.6 sq mi (913.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates4.3387°N, 76.1834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
97% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 142 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 73 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 112 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 63 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 55 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 79 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 25 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 53 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 107 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 57 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 43 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 124 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 58 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 57 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 56 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 45 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 53 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 101 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 105 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 113 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
February 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
April 67°F (19°C) 8.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
October 65°F (19°C) 9.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 65°F (19°C) 8.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in

Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Bolívar

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte classic, musica tradicional AAC+ 128 kbps
la super estación latina 104.1 armenia 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 cultural, hip-hop AAC
Celestial stereo pereira cristiana, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps
RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC 125 kbps
Celestial stereo link alterno cristiana MP3 128 kbps
juventud Stereo 101.9 FM crossover, local radio MP3
Pereira Stereo crossover, cumbia MP3

Museums in Bolívar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Uva y el Vino
Museo Rayo

Libraries in Bolívar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agustín Antonio Sarria0.0
Biblioteca Comfandi Chiminangos0.0
Biblioteca Comfandi Chiminangos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luis Alfonso Herrera Moreno0.0
Biblioteca Regional Víctor Manuel Patiño Rodríguez0.0

Farmers Markets in Bolívar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Galería en ruinas
Galería Principal
Merca plaza
Olimpica
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Bolívar

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hosteria Murgal
Las Palmeras

Restaurants in Bolívar

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vinos de Onofre

Theatres in Bolívar

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal

Banks in Bolívar

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Bolívar

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Airports Near Bolívar

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
Heriberto Gíl Martínez AirportULQMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Chambimbal Airport-Small Airport
Darien Calima Airport-Small Airport
El Cedrito Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro Airport-Small Airport
General Navas Pardo AirportCPLSmall Airport
Hacienda La Elvira Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Manuelita Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Risaralda Airport-Small Airport
La .Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Base-Fumivalle Airport-Small Airport
La Macarena Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Las Garzas Airport-Small Airport
Las Gaviotas Airport-Small Airport
Mandinga AirportCOGSmall Airport
Portugalito Airport-Small Airport
Praga Airport-Small Airport
Rio Paila Airport-Small Airport
San Gerardo Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
Tierra Blanca Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolívar

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Ana
THE SANTUARY OF THE DIVINE ECCEHOMO

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
931 m (3,055 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 Bolívar

What is the population of Bolívar?

Bolívar has a population of 4,165 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 352.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bolívar?

Bolívar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches.

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