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Calarcá, Colombia
Quindío Department · Colombia
Calarcá is a mid-size city in Quindío Department, Colombia with a population of 79,569. Elevation: 5,043 ft (1,537 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calarcá
Calarcá is a municipality in the eastern part of the department of Quindío, Colombia. It is located 4 km east of the departmental capital Armenia. Its nickname is La Villa del Cacique in homage of its writers. The city was founded in 1886 by Segundo Henao and Román María Valencia during the time of colonization by people from Antioquia. It is the second most populated city in Quindío, after Armenia.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,569 |
| Population Density | 439 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.5295°, -75.6409° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Quindío Department |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.6 inches (1,971 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calarcá
Calarcá is a mid-size city in Colombia (Quindío Department) with a population of 79,569. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet (1,537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Calarcá
Calarcá has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Nov (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2461 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Area | 181.3 sq mi (469.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.5295°N, 75.6409°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 37 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 44 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 54 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in |
Calarcá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in October to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.1").
Schools in Calarcá
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Paloma | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio Los Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Policarpa Salavarrieta | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jhon Dewey | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Thomas Alva Edison | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Colombia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tigreros | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Calarcá
15 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 | |
| juventud Stereo 101.9 FM | crossover, local radio | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Calarcá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Cipriano Echeverri | ||||
| Casa Museo Musical del Quindío | ||||
| Centro Experimental de la Guadua | ||||
| Hacienda Histórica Cafetera El Cabrero | ||||
| Insectuarium | ||||
| Museo arqueológico | ||||
| Museo Arte y Cultura Universal | ||||
| Museo de Geología y Suelos | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo del Oro Quimbaya |
Libraries in Calarcá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comfenalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfenalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Carmelina Soto Valencia | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludoteca Infantil | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Calarcá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magro del Quindío | |||||
| Magro del Quindío | |||||
| Mercar - Central Mayorista de Armenia | |||||
| Minimercado San José | |||||
| Placita Campesina | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Minorista de Armenia | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Calarcá
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Calarcá
59 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Calarcá
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Calarcá
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Calarcá
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Calarcá
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Calarcá
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Calarcá
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Calarcá
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Calarcá
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calarcá
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Calarcá
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Calarcá
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Calarcá
9 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Calarcá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Calarcá
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | ULQ | 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 |
| Agua Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aniversario Estra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calicanto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chambimbal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chicoral - Estra 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 Milagro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Facón Saldaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamo - Asta 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 Macarena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina 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 |
| Portugalito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrerito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Paila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jerónimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Calarcá
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega | |
| Servientrega | |
| Terminal Calarcá T-30 |
Treatment Centers in Calarcá
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud | ||
| Clínica Gómez Arbeláez | ||
| Colsanitas | ||
| Idime | ||
| Medicina Funcional Samsara | ||
| Proenso |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calarcá
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asambleas de Dios - Las Américas | |
| Capilla Divino Maestro | |
| Casa de Ejercicios Espirituales San Pablo | |
| Casa de las Hermanitas de La Anunciación | |
| Cuasiparroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Cuasiparroquia San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día - Central | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día - Salem | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional | |
| Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional | |
| Iglesia del Nazareno | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Días | |
| Movimiento Misionero Mundial sede Calarcá | |
| Parroquia Cristo Rey | |
| Parroquia Divino Niño | |
| Parroquia San José | |
| Parroquia San Pedro Claver |
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Quick Facts
Around Calarcá
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Calarcá
37 places within 15 km
- • Galería Arco
- • Museo de Arte del Quindío MAQUI
- • Ixupark
- • Alto Calabera
- • Alto Canaán
- • Alto de Corocito
- • Alto de Don Leonidas
- • Alto de La Moneda
- + 14 more
- • Extinto Conjunto Residencial Cooproquin
- • RECUCA, Recorrido de la Cultura Cafetera.
- • 2000 msnm
- • 2500 msnm
- • 3000 msnm
- • 3000 msnm
- • Mirador
- + 7 more
- • Mariposario
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What is the population of Calarcá?
Calarcá has a population of 79,569 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 439 people per square mile, spread across 181.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calarcá?
Calarcá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.6 inches.