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Chinchiná, Colombia
Caldas Department · Colombia
Chinchiná is a mid-size city in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 68,512. Elevation: 4,534 ft (1,382 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chinchiná
Chinchiná is a town and municipality located in the department of Caldas in Colombia, 17 kilometres (11 mi) southwest of Manizales. Founded in 1857 by Antioquian colonists, Chinchiná is settled in a valley surrounded by coffee plantations, called "fincas", in the Central Cordillera of the Andes. Known as Colombia's "coffee heart", the town is home to the Buendía coffee factory and Cenicafé, a coffee research center.
People
Climate
| Population | 68,512 |
| Population Density | 20,513 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,534 ft (1,382 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.9825°, -75.6036° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Caldas Department |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.5 inches (2,171 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chinchiná
Chinchiná is a mid-size city in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 68,512. The city sits at an elevation of 4,534 feet (1,382 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Chinchiná
Chinchiná has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (16.8°C), the coldest is Jun (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1889 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,534 ft (1,382 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9825°N, 75.6036°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 32 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 33 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 37 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 47 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in |
Chinchiná has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 63°F in October to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 85.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.1") and July the driest (4.2").
Schools in Chinchiná
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Julián | - | - | - | - |
| San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Juana de Arco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela ?? San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Charco Hondo | - | - | - | - |
| Los Mangos | - | - | - | - |
| El Manzanillo | - | - | - | - |
| Alto del Naranjo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Bartolome Mitre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Valles | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Agropecuario Fortunato Gaviria Botero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Corozal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chinchiná
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 | |
| Celestial stereo link alterno | cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| la super estación latina 104.1 armenia | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 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 | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Chinchiná
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| house the culture | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Caldas | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Pereira | ||||
| Museo del Café - Hacienda el Sinaí | ||||
| Museo del Oro | ||||
| Museo Interactivo de la Ciencia y el Juego | ||||
| Museo Universidad de Caldas |
Libraries in Chinchiná
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centro Colombo Americano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública El Bosque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública El Caribe | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública El Nevado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Galán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública La Enea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Minitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa Cultural y Biblioteca Comfamiliar | 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 | |||||
| Librería Diana | 0.0 | |||||
| U | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chinchiná
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aladino | |||||
| Almacenes Unidos | |||||
| Ara | |||||
| Casino Lucky Door | |||||
| Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa | |||||
| Deli Sabores | |||||
| Galeria Municipal | |||||
| Galería Municipal de Chinchiná | |||||
| La Placita | |||||
| Molduras y Tablillas | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Los Fundadores | |||||
| Restaurante El Portalon | |||||
| Super Inter | |||||
| Yeimy | |||||
| Yeimy |
Hotels in Chinchiná
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chinchiná
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chinchiná
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Chinchiná
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chinchiná
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chinchiná
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chinchiná
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chinchiná
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chinchiná
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chinchiná
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha de Raquetball |
Airports Near Chinchiná
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calicanto 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 Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita 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 |
| Pensilvania 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 Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jerónimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | SQB | Small Airport |
| Teucali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ventaquemada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waterloo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chinchiná
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 Chinchiná |
Treatment Centers in Chinchiná
21 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CEDER | ||
| 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 | ||
| Inyectología El Lago | ||
| Inyectología El Lago | ||
| IPS San Sebastian | ||
| IPS San Sebastian | ||
| La Liga | ||
| La Liga | ||
| QUIROX | ||
| Unidad Renal RTS | ||
| Unidad Renal RTS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinchiná
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | |
| Parroquia Divino Niño | |
| Parroquia La Santa Cruz | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| x alto La Guerra |
Quick Facts
Around Chinchiná
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chinchiná
44 places within 15 km
- • Piedras talladas
- • Alto Bonito
- • Alto Corozal
- • Alto de la Cruz
- • Alto de Santo Domingo
- • Alto del Chuzo
- + 31 more
- • Parque de las Aguas
- • Casa Amarilla
- • Corredor Polaco
- • Mirador de Chipre
- • Mirador de los colonizadores
- • Mirador Tambo del Privilegio
- + 1 more
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chinchiná
What is the population of Chinchiná?
Chinchiná has a population of 68,512 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 20,513 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinchiná?
Chinchiná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.5 inches.