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Chachagüí, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Chachagüí is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 4,899. Elevation: 6,503 ft (1,982 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,899 Population 66/sq mi density
6,503 ft Elevation 1,982 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chachagüí

Chachagüí

Chachagüí is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia. The municipality is home to Antonio Nariño Airport, the most important in the region and a means of air access to San Juan de Pasto, the department's capital.

People

Population4,899
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation6,503 ft (1,982 m)
Population4,899
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation6,503 ft (1,982 m)
Coordinates1.3594°, -77.2837°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chachagüí

Chachagüí is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 4,899. The city sits at an elevation of 6,503 feet (1,982 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Chachagüí

Chachagüí 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 15.2° / 22.7° 103.9
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 15.3° / 22.5° 90.1
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.5° / 22.5° 130.6
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 15.4° / 22.3° 160.6
May 19.5°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.1° 123.5
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 56.7
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.2° 33.2
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.7° 16.4
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.4° 60.3
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 15.1° / 23.1° 137.3
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 15.1° / 21.7° 176.7
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 15° / 21.6° 127.0
Chachagüí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,503 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,503 ft (1,982 m)
Area74.1 sq mi (192.0 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates1.3594°N, 77.2837°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 120 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 28 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 97 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 149 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 19 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 119 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 127 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 127 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 141 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 145 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 33 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 106 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 115 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 103 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 93 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 104 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 98 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 143 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 123 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 18 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 80 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 95 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 145 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 149 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 158 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 165 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 167 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 168 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 175 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
February 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 8.5 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in Coldest
December 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in

Chachagüí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in November to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chachagüí

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Nal de Chacahgui - - - -
I. E. Chachagüí - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Hatillo Guadalupe - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de Matituy - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Rosa Pamba - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Duarte Alto - - - -
Escuela Nueva Tunja Chiquito - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Duarte Bajo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Pradera - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Josefina - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Juan Alto - - - -
Escuela San Antonio - - - -
Colegio Nal Chachagui Ext El Convento - - - -
Centro Educativo Mataredonda - - - -
Centro Educativo El Condor - - - -
Centro Educativo El Higueron - - - -
Centro Educativo Guayabillos - - - -
Centro Educativo La Cruz - - - -
Centro Educativo San Francisco de Asis - - - -
Centro Educativo La Victoria - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San José del Cidral - - - -
Centro Educativo TalitáKum - - - -
Colegio Nacionalizado de Chachagüi "Conalcha" - - - -
Escuela San Antonio - - - -
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Museums in Chachagüí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Ciencia
Casa de la Ciencia
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Oro
Museo del Oro
Museo Taminango
Museo Taminango
Pinacoteca Departamental
Pinacoteca Departamental

Libraries in Chachagüí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Aranda0.0

Farmers Markets in Chachagüí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de los dos puentes
Mercado del tejar
Nathalia
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado - Consacá
Plaza de Mercado La Unión
Plaza de mercado Potrerillo
Surtimax

Hotels in Chachagüí

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cristal Hotel
Hotel Balneario Mi Señora
Hotel Casa De Las Dos Palmas
Hotel Imperio de la Coba
Hotel La Recta
Hotel Los Nogales
Hotel Oasis
Hotel Oro Negro
Hotel Portal de San Miguel
La Gran Estancia Hotel
Las Cabañas

Restaurants in Chachagüí

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aero Leños
El Hatillo
El Patrón
La Parilla Restaurant
Restaurante Oro Negro
Sazón y Sabor

Clinics in Chachagüí

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Nuestra Señora de Fátima

Veterinaries in Chachagüí

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1107575921

Gas Stations in Chachagüí

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biomax
Biomax
Esso
Esso
Mobil
Terpel
Texaco

Stadiums & Teams in Chachagüí

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha Heraldo Romero Sanchez
Estadio Departamental Libertad

Airports Near Chachagüí

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
El Guayabx Airport-Small Airport
Orito Airport-Small Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chachagüí

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEHANI
Centro Ortopédico de Nariño
Clínica morásurco
Veterinaria valle de atriz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chachagüí

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fátima

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,692 m (5,551 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chachagüí

What is the population of Chachagüí?

Chachagüí has a population of 4,899 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 74.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chachagüí?

Chachagüí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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