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El Peñón, Colombia
Cundinamarca · Colombia
El Peñón is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 728. Elevation: 4,738 ft (1,444 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Peñón
El Peñón är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Cundinamarca, i den centrala delen av landet, 80 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. El Peñón ligger 1 444 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 728.
People
Climate
| Population | 728 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,738 ft (1,444 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.2526°, -74.2907° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cundinamarca |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.1 inches (2,059 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Peñón
El Peñón is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 728. The city sits at an elevation of 4,738 feet (1,444 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,738 ft (1,444 m) |
| Area | 209.1 sq mi (541.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2526°N, 74.2907°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 112 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 128 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in |
El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (3.2").
Schools in El Peñón
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan de Azúcar | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Antonio Nariño | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Peñón
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Majuy Stereo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Eco Stereo | latina, popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Toca Stereo 105.3 fm | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Libraries in El Peñón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Arcadio Plazas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal "Japón" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Coper | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Peñón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Hotels in El Peñón
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Peñón
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Peñón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Peñón
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Airport Hacienda Nápoles | - | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Perales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
| Ventaquemada Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Peñón
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Santa Bárbara |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of El Peñón?
El Peñón has a population of 728 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 209.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Peñón?
El Peñón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.1 inches.