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Cumbal, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Cumbal is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 7,529. Elevation: 10,259 ft (3,127 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,529 Population 19/sq mi density
10,259 ft Elevation 3,127 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Cumbal

Cumbal

Cumbal is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.

People

Population7,529
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation10,259 ft (3,127 m)
Population7,529
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation10,259 ft (3,127 m)
Coordinates0.9088°, -77.7915°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cumbal

Cumbal is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 7,529. The city sits at an elevation of 10,259 feet (3,127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Cumbal

Cumbal has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Mar (11.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 877 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 8.1° / 14.8° 69.6
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.2° 80.0
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.4° / 14.8° 93.1
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 8.3° / 14.9° 100.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.4° 85.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.5° / 13.3° 52.7
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 7.2° / 13.2° 43.8
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.6° 30.0
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 6.9° / 13.8° 40.2
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.8° 75.6
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 106.9
Dec 11.5°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.5° 99.3
Cumbal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,259 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Colombia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,259 ft (3,127 m)
Area389.8 sq mi (1,009.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates0.9088°N, 77.7915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 51 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 26 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 130 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 113 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 75 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 70 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 67 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 119 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 84 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 92 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 60 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 57 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 29 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 40 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 20 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 31 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 119 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 54 km
Sep 5, 2016 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador M4.7 132 km
Aug 16, 2014 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador M4.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 10 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 19 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 58 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 74 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 84 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 92 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 100 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 102 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 111 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 122 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 150 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 152 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 159 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 162 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Cumbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 49°F in July to 51°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Cumbal

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta Panan - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Chilco - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Judas - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Ortiga - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Salado - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Machines - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Espino - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Cuaical - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Nazate - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Tambillo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Guan Centro - - - -
Institución Agroecolog Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Pueblo Viejo - - - -
Centro Educativo Indig Providencia - - - -
Colegio José Antonio Llorente - - - -
Institución Integ Divino Nino Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa Los Andes de Cuaical - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Poma - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Cristo Alto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Comunidad Santa Rosa - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Guan Puente Alto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Guan - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Guapul - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Playas - - - -
Colegio Tec Agrop Etno Pedag Cumbe - - - -
Institución Tec Agrop Indigena Panan - - - -
Escuela La Ortiga - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Jorge Eliecer Gaitan - - - -
COLEGIO DPTAL NTRO SEÑOR DEL RIO - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Bellavista - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San José - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Puscuelan - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Laguna - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Romerillo - - - -
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Museums in Cumbal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agencia de matriculación vehicular
Antena
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi
La Tulpa
Museo Arqueológico de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Germán Bastidas Vaca
Museo Arqueológico Manaquer
Museo Santuario se Las Lajas
Registro Civil

Libraries in Cumbal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Cumbal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Popular
GALERIA CENTRAL
Mercado Central
Mercado de Ganado
Mercado de Mallama
Mercado Municipal San Miguel
Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos

Restaurants in Cumbal

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fishhouse

Bus Stations in Cumbal

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ipiales

Stadiums & Teams in Cumbal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cumbal

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cumbal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,127 m (10,260 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

Volcanoes Near Cumbal

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m 1926

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 Cumbal

What is the population of Cumbal?

Cumbal has a population of 7,529 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 389.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cumbal?

Cumbal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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