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Cartago, Colombia
Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia
Cartago is a large city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 134,972. Elevation: 3,002 ft (915 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 134,972 |
| Population Density | 131,041 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,002 ft (915 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.7464°, -75.9117° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Valle del Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.7 inches (1,896 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cartago
Cartago is a large city in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 134,972. The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet (915 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Cartago
Cartago 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 | 73.6°F |
| 36% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,002 ft (915 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 131,041/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7464°N, 75.9117°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 61 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 65 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in |
Cartago has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in October to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (4.2").
Colleges & Universities in Cartago
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Santa Ana de los caballeros | College | — | — |
Schools in Cartago
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E Ramón Martínez Benítez, sede C.D.V | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Carlos Castro Saavedra | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Comunitario Cerritos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Caldas - Biblioteca Publica | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Cartago | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo | — | — | — | — |
| IE Lázaro de Gardea | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Académico | — | — | — | — |
| Sor María Anastasia | — | — | — | — |
| IE Sor María Juliana sede Rigoberto Orozco Cardona | — | — | — | — |
| Sor María Juliana Sede Lastenia Durán Vernaza | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Sor María Juliana Sede Principal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Industrial Indalecio Penilla | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Tecnico Comercial Dioscesano Santa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Indalecio Penilla | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Diocesana Paulo VI | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de desarrollo Infantil | — | — | — | — |
| CE Puerto Caldas | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Comunitaria Cerritos Sede Sagrado Corazón | — | — | — | — |
| C.E Enrique Millan Rubio | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Gabo | — | — | — | — |
| School Crisol | — | — | — | — |
| The flying cockpits | — | — | — | — |
| School Crisol | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cartago
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Salsa Dura | bomba, fania | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Urbana | hip hop, metadata | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Lounge | chill, chillout | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo link alterno | cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo pereira | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 | cultural, hip-hop | AAC | |
| Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| juventud Stereo 101.9 FM | crossover, local radio | MP3 |
Museums in Cartago
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Virrey | ||||
| Casa Museo Musical del Quindío | ||||
| house the culture | ||||
| Museo arqueológico | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Pereira | ||||
| Museo de la Uva y el Vino | ||||
| Museo del Café |
Libraries in Cartago
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustín Antonio Sarria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfenalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfenalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Carmelina Soto Valencia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa Cultural y Biblioteca Comfamiliar | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Crisol | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Crisol | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Ramón Correa Mejia | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Ramón Correa Mejia | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Ramón Correa Mejia | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Naranjo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cartago
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ara | |||||
| Ara | |||||
| Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa | |||||
| El tio | |||||
| La Placita | |||||
| Magro del Quindío | |||||
| Magro del Quindío | |||||
| Merca plaza | |||||
| Mercar - Central Mayorista de Armenia | |||||
| Olimpica | |||||
| Placita Campesina | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Minorista de Armenia |
Hotels in Cartago
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cartago
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cartago
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cartago
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Cartago
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cartago
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cartago
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cartago
14 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cartago
30 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cartago
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cartago
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cartago
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cartago
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha de Raquetball |
Airports Near Cartago
19 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 |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Paila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cartago
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Envía |
Treatment Centers in Cartago
23 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud | ||
| Cimder | ||
| Clínica de fracturas Ltda | ||
| Clínica de fracturas Ltda | ||
| Clinica Risaralda | ||
| Clinica Risaralda | ||
| Coomeva EPS | ||
| Coomeva EPS | ||
| El Lago | ||
| El Lago | ||
| EPS Sanitas | ||
| EPS Sanitas | ||
| Idime | ||
| Inyectología El Lago | ||
| Inyectología El Lago | ||
| IPS San Sebastian | ||
| IPS San Sebastian | ||
| La Liga | ||
| La Liga | ||
| Proenso | ||
| QUIROX | ||
| Unidad Renal RTS | ||
| Unidad Renal RTS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cartago
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia de San Jeronimo | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida De Colombia | |
| JW - Salon del Reino | |
| Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Parroquia del Divino Niño Jesús | |
| Parroquia del Espíritu Santo | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Pobreza | |
| Parroquia San Jorge | |
| Parroquia San Nicolás de Tolentino | |
| Parroquia San Pedro Claver | |
| Parroquia San Vicente de Paul | |
| Parroquia Santa Barbara | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Torre Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
Around Cartago
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Cartago
4 places within 15 km
- • Alto Cerritos
- • Ansermanuevo
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
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18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cartago
What is the population of Cartago?
Cartago has a population of 134,972 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 131,041 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cartago?
Cartago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches.