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Colomba, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Colomba is a mid-size city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 47,544. Elevation: 3,317 ft (1,011 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Colomba
Colomba är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Quetzaltenango, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 130 km väster om huvudstaden Guatemala City. Colomba ligger 1 002 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 19 115.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,544 |
| Population Density | 335 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7073°, -91.7317° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.3 inches (3,461 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Colomba
Colomba is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 47,544. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet (1,011 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Colomba
Colomba has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2863 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Area | 141.9 sq mi (367.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7073°N, 91.7317°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | LAGO DE ATITLAN | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 53 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 82 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 20 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 25 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 62 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 95 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 155 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 14.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 23.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 19.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 24.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 19.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in |
Colomba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in January to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 136.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (24.2") and January the driest (1.2").
Schools in Colomba
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| la escuela de la montana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Colomba
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | - | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Colomba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Colomba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Colomba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Metamercado |
Stadiums & Teams in Colomba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Colomba
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | - | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Colomba?
Colomba has a population of 47,544 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 335 people per square mile, spread across 141.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colomba?
Colomba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.3 inches.