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El Cairo, Colombia
Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia
El Cairo is a small town in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 3,268. Elevation: 6,312 ft (1,924 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Cairo
El Cairo is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,268 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,312 ft (1,924 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.7628°, -76.2210° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Valle del Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.7 inches (2,329 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Cairo
El Cairo is a small town in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 3,268. The city sits at an elevation of 6,312 feet (1,924 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,312 ft (1,924 m) |
| Area | 81.6 sq mi (211.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7628°N, 76.2210°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 95 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 99 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in |
El Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in October to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (5.0").
Schools in El Cairo
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E. La Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Gilberto Alzate Avendaño | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Cairo
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| juventud Stereo 101.9 FM | crossover, local radio | MP3 |
Museums in El Cairo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Uva y el Vino |
Libraries in El Cairo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustín Antonio Sarria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública municipal El Cairo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Cairo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ara | |||||
| Merca plaza | |||||
| Olimpica | |||||
| Plaza de mercado El Cairo |
Hotels in El Cairo
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Cairo
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Cairo
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Cairo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Cairo
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Cairo
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Cairo
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | ULQ | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | COG | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Paila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cairo
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla | |
| Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Cairo
What is the population of El Cairo?
El Cairo has a population of 3,268 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 81.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Cairo?
El Cairo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.7 inches.