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Cartago, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
Cartago is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 1,524. Elevation: 6,804 ft (2,074 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cartago
Cartago is a city in southwestern Colombia, about 301 kilometres (187 mi) west of Bogotá. It is in the extreme northern portion of the Valle del Cauca. It is located very close to the city of Pereira, Risaralda about a 20-minute drive. It is the sixth largest city in Valle after Cali, Palmira, Buenaventura, Tuluá and Jamundí. Per the 2018 Colombian census, Cartago's population was 142,902.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,524 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,804 ft (2,074 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.5515°, -77.1195° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.0 inches (1,753 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cartago
Cartago is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 1,524. The city sits at an elevation of 6,804 feet (2,074 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Cartago
Cartago 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 | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,804 ft (2,074 m) |
| Area | 85.3 sq mi (221.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.5515°N, 77.1195°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 46 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 107 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 117 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 122 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 177 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 186 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 195 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 7.8 in |
Cartago has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in November to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Cartago
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Botanilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Rinconada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Palmas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Palmas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Aurelio Arturo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Integ de Cartago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Jacoba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Chilcal | — | — | — | — |
| Concentración de Desarrollo Rural | — | — | — | — |
| Inst Educativa | — | — | — | — |
| Ins Educativa San Pedro de Cartgao | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cartago
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latina Stereo | salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM | crossover, government | MP3 |
Libraries in Cartago
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Gabriel García Marquéz | 0.0 | |||||
| Manuel Agustin Ordoñez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cartago
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Unión |
Restaurants in Cartago
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cartago
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cartago
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cartago
5 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 |
| Villa Garzón Airport | VGZ | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cartago
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Pedro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cartago?
Cartago has a population of 1,524 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 85.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cartago?
Cartago 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 63°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches.