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El Rosario, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
El Rosario is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 6,498. Elevation: 5,289 ft (1,612 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Rosario
El Rosario is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,498 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.7440°, -77.3348° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.3 inches (1,886 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Rosario
El Rosario is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 6,498. The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet (1,612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Area | 373.2 sq mi (966.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7440°N, 77.3348°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 58 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 107 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 122 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 123 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 177 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 190 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in |
El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in El Rosario
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo San Martín Perez | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO LA MONTAÑA | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Potrerito | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo El Suspiro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mix Nuestra Señora del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Rosa El Rincon | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo El Vapor | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo El Vado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix Santa Isabel | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo La Claudia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Bado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Cardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Despensa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Integ San Juanito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Alto de Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Concentración Escuela Santo Tomás | — | — | — | — |
| I. E. El Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Iemadrigal San Francisco de Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo La Florida | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Villahermosa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Santa Rosa El Rosal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Agrop El Remolino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Remolino | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Bella Esperanza del Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo La Independencia | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Florida | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo La Recogida | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Nuestra Señora Cumbitara | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Palermo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Mata Redonda | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo El Jardín | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Rosario
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Stereo 88.4 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM | crossover, government | MP3 | |
| La mezcla FM 89.4 | crossover, cumbia | MP3 |
Farmers Markets in El Rosario
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Unión |
Hotels in El Rosario
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Rosario
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Rosario
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Rosario
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Rosario
4 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 |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | ISD | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Rosario
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de El Rosario |
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 Rosario?
El Rosario has a population of 6,498 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 373.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Rosario?
El Rosario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.3 inches.