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Carmen de Apicalá, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Carmen de Apicalá is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 5,640. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Carmen de Apicalá
Carmen de Apicalá is a town and municipality in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,640 |
| Population Density | 61 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.1473°, -74.7201° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.5 inches (1,866 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Carmen de Apicalá
Carmen de Apicalá is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 5,640. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Carmen de Apicalá
Carmen de Apicalá has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 93.0 sq mi (240.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.1473°N, 74.7201°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 88 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 103 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in |
Carmen de Apicalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in November to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Carmen de Apicalá
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa | - | - | - | - |
| IE. Pedro Pabon Parga | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carmen de Apicalá
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Principales Colombia | pop, reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Emisora Fusaonline | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Power Urbana | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Power | - | MP3 | |
| Emisora nueva época | salsa, tropical | MP3 |
Museums in Carmen de Apicalá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Médico de la Lepra | ||||
| Parque Museo Henry Castillo |
Libraries in Carmen de Apicalá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carmen de Apicalá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 avenida | |||||
| Pabellón de Carnes y Pescado | |||||
| Plaza Concordia | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza Minorista |
Hotels in Carmen de Apicalá
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Carmen de Apicalá
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Carmen de Apicalá
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Carmen de Apicalá
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carmen de Apicalá
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Carmen de Apicalá
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Carmen de Apicalá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Carmen de Apicalá
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| Perales Airport | IBE | 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 |
| Ataco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Berlín 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 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 Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Facón Saldaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Navas Pardo Airport | CPL | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamo - Asta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jabalcón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bastilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Los Feria Girón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Mangos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva York Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrerito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Germán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jerónimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | SQB | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Teucali Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Carmen de Apicalá?
Carmen de Apicalá has a population of 5,640 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 93.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Carmen de Apicalá?
Carmen de Apicalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.5 inches.