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Buesaco, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
Buesaco is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 19,951. Elevation: 6,417 ft (1,956 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Buesaco
Buesaco is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,951 |
| Population Density | 74 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,417 ft (1,956 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.3836°, -77.1562° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.2 inches (1,681 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buesaco
Buesaco is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 19,951. The city sits at an elevation of 6,417 feet (1,956 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Buesaco
Buesaco has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Dec (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,417 ft (1,956 m) |
| Area | 269.5 sq mi (697.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3836°N, 77.1562°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 30 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 93 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 107 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 134 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 162 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 169 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 177 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 180 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 7.2 in |
Buesaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 62°F in November to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.4").
Colleges & Universities in Buesaco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Ojo de agua | College | - | , |
Schools in Buesaco
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta Corazon de Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Susunga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Villaguayacanes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Alto San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Palazumbo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Medina Orejuela | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Versalles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Tasajera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Las Cochitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Llano Largo | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO DIVINO NIÑO JESUS DE BRUSELAS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Meneses de Hurtado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix San Vicente | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mcpal San Antonio de Padua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb de Varones Pio Xii | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rafael Uribe Uribe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa R.U.U. cede PIO XII | - | - | - | - |
| Inst Educativa R.U.U Sede Maria Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Inst. educativa Rafael Uribe Uribe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Intecysistem Inst Tec de Educación y Sistemas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Jose De Coapitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Coapitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Escuela Ortega Los Corrales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Sacha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Sacha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lagunetas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bermejal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Agropecuaria Veracruz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tec Agrop Jubanguana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Pajajoi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva El Cortijo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Martín Km 50 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix San Ignacio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Integ Camilo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Veracruz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Integ Villamoreno | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Granadillo de Chaves | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buesaco
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latina Stereo | salsa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Buesaco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Ciencia | ||||
| Casa de la Ciencia | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Oro | ||||
| Museo del Oro | ||||
| Museo Taminango | ||||
| Museo Taminango | ||||
| Pinacoteca Departamental | ||||
| Pinacoteca Departamental |
Libraries in Buesaco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Aranda | 0.0 | |||||
| Manuel Agustin Ordoñez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buesaco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de los dos puentes | |||||
| Mercado del tejar | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Unión | |||||
| Plaza de mercado Potrerillo | |||||
| Surtimax |
Hotels in Buesaco
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buesaco
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Buesaco
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buesaco
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Buesaco
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Buesaco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha Heraldo Romero Sanchez | ||
| Estadio Departamental Libertad |
Airports Near Buesaco
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Garzón Airport | VGZ | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Buesaco
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CEHANI | ||
| Centro Ortopédico de Nariño | ||
| Clínica morásurco | ||
| Veterinaria valle de atriz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buesaco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de Buesaco |
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of Buesaco?
Buesaco has a population of 19,951 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buesaco?
Buesaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.2 inches.