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El Bordo, Colombia
Cauca Department · Colombia
El Bordo is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 12,072. Elevation: 3,248 ft (990 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Bordo
El Bordo is a town in Cauca Department in Colombia. It is the administrative centre of Patía municipality. At the most recent count it had 11 679 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,072 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.1170°, -76.9821° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.7 inches (1,923 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Bordo
El Bordo is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 12,072. The city sits at an elevation of 3,248 feet (990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Bordo
El Bordo has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Sep (18.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1275 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Area | 378.8 sq mi (981.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.1170°N, 76.9821°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 69 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 109 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 163 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in |
El Bordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in November to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in El Bordo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agropecuario San miguel | College | - | , |
| Normal superior La Vega | College | - | , |
Schools in El Bordo
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mix Alto Río Sajandi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta de Versalles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Rosa Baja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pan de Azucar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Jardín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Hoyo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Guayabal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Teja | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Mix Enrique Olaya Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Mi Casita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Agricola Integ Camilo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Inmaculada Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| CONCENTRACION ESCOL DE NIÑAS SEGISMANDO ZAPTA RIOS | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Mix Simon Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ofic Bachillerato Patia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb de Varones Fco José de Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco José de Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Comercial | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Hatico | - | - | - | - |
| Simón Bolivar | - | - | - | - |
| Mi Casita | - | - | - | - |
| Simón Bolivar | - | - | - | - |
| Institución de Formación Para Jovenes y Adultos Del | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Floralia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Puerto Rico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Betania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Las Perlas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Alto Bonito | - | - | - | - |
| Segismundo Zapata Rios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pedregal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Belen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Placer Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Guaico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Trebol | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Puerto Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Triunfo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Don Alonso | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Bordo
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Stereo 88.4 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 1040 (1040 AM) | 2000s, 50s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Canela Estereo 99.4 FM | boleros, colombian music | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| POPAYAN FM 105.1 | - | AAC 112 kbps | |
| Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM | crossover, government | MP3 | |
| La mezcla FM 89.4 | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Mi Ruta Mi Musica Retro | dance, dj sets | AAC | |
| Super Estación 88.9 | 80s en español, pop en español e inglés | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tropicana Popayán 106.1 | crossover, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in El Bordo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Bordo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeria Municipal | |||||
| Mercado de Pueblo Nuevo | |||||
| Multitodo | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in El Bordo
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Bordo
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Bordo
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in El Bordo
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Bordo
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Bordo
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Bordo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Bordo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez de Micay Airport | LMX | Small Airport |
| Timbiqui Airport | TBD | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Bordo
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Municipal | |
| Testigos de Jehova | |
| Testigos de Jehova |
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What is the population of El Bordo?
El Bordo has a population of 12,072 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 378.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Bordo?
El Bordo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.7 inches.