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Cajamarca, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Cajamarca is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 9,309. Elevation: 5,965 ft (1,818 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cajamarca
Cajamarca, also known by the Quechua name, Kashamarka, is the capital and largest city of the Cajamarca Region as well as an important cultural and commercial center in the northern Andes. It is located in the northern highlands of Peru at approximately 2,750 m (8,900 ft) above sea level in the valley of the Mashcon river. Cajamarca had an estimated population of about 226,031 inhabitants in 2015, making it the 13th largest city in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,309 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,965 ft (1,818 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.4423°, -75.4287° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.5 inches (1,739 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cajamarca
Cajamarca is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 9,309. The city sits at an elevation of 5,965 feet (1,818 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Cajamarca
Cajamarca has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Nov (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1658 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,965 ft (1,818 m) |
| Area | 260.3 sq mi (674.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.4423°N, 75.4287°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 26 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 42 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in |
Cajamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 58°F in October to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.8").
Schools in Cajamarca
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE Tapias Sede Quebrada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela cañada las Lajas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Toche | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La nueva | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tapias - Sede Toche | — | — | — | — |
| El Amparo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cajamarca
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte | classic, musica tradicional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cristiano Bíblico | bible, cristiana | MP3 | |
| la super estación latina 104.1 armenia | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | OGG 64 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 | |
| Aro Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ | bible, pentecostalism | MP3 | |
| Ecos del Combeima (HJNC, 790 kHz AM, Ibagué, Tolima) | full service, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 |
Museums in Cajamarca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Cipriano Echeverri | ||||
| Casa Museo Musical del Quindío | ||||
| Insectuarium | ||||
| Museo Antropológico | ||||
| Museo Arte y Cultura Universal | ||||
| Museo de Arte del Tolima | ||||
| Museo de Geología y Suelos | ||||
| Museo del Oro Quimbaya | ||||
| Museo Panoptico De ibagué | ||||
| Museo veredal |
Libraries in Cajamarca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfenalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfenalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Darío Echandía | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Antonio Galán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública Alberto Santofimio Caicedo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública Tatiana Cecilia Arias Camacho | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Satélite | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Soledad Rengifo - Secretaría de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual | 0.0 | |||||
| Library University of Ibague | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludoteca Infantil | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cajamarca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bili Bili | |||||
| La Placita Campesina | |||||
| Magro del Quindío | |||||
| Magro del Quindío | |||||
| Minimercado San José | |||||
| Placita Campesina | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La 21 | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La 28 | |||||
| Vivir a Mil |
Hotels in Cajamarca
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cajamarca
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cajamarca
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cajamarca
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cajamarca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC La Bodega |
Stadiums & Teams in Cajamarca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cajamarca
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| Santiago Vila Airport | GIR | Medium Airport |
| Aerosport Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aniversario Estra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calicanto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chicoral - Estra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cruz Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aceituno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Escobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espinal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Recuerdo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Facón Saldaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Navas Pardo Airport | CPL | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guamo - Asta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jabalcón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bastilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Garzas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Feria Girón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Mangos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva York Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cajamarca
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Gómez Arbeláez | ||
| Colsanitas | ||
| Idime | ||
| Medicina Funcional Samsara | ||
| Proenso |
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What is the population of Cajamarca?
Cajamarca has a population of 9,309 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 260.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cajamarca?
Cajamarca 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 58°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.