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El Tablón, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

El Tablón is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 2,373. Elevation: 5,217 ft (1,590 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,373 Population 9/sq mi density
5,217 ft Elevation 1,590 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
66.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About El Tablón

El Tablón

El Tablón is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
It contains "mystical stone statues" from the pre-Columbian era and other archaeological sites. The Aponte Indigenous Reserve is located within the municipality.

People

Population2,373
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain66.2 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation5,217 ft (1,590 m)
Population2,373
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,217 ft (1,590 m)
Coordinates1.4272°, -77.0969°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation66.2 inches (1,681 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tablón

El Tablón is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 2,373. The city sits at an elevation of 5,217 feet (1,590 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in El Tablón

El Tablón has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Dec (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 15.2° / 22.7° 103.9
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 15.3° / 22.5° 90.1
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.5° / 22.5° 130.6
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 15.4° / 22.3° 160.6
May 19.5°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.1° 123.5
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 56.7
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.2° 33.2
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.7° 16.4
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.4° 60.3
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 15.1° / 23.1° 137.3
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 15.1° / 21.7° 176.7
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 15° / 21.6° 127.0
El Tablón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,217 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Colombia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,217 ft (1,590 m)
Area269.5 sq mi (697.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates1.4272°N, 77.0969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 99 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 46 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 117 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 36 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 99 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 143 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 109 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 121 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 45 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 117 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 117 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 113 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 124 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 136 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 123 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 119 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 107 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 146 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 133 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 38 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 101 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 116 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 126 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 170 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 177 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 178 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 184 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 188 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
February 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.3 in Warmest
May 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in
November 62°F (16°C) 8.9 in Coldest, Wettest
December 62°F (16°C) 7.2 in

El Tablón has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 62°F in November to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in El Tablón

64+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta Alto de Las Estrellas - - - -
Institución Educativa Agroindustrial La Victoria - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Páramo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Valencia - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Fatima - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Llano Largo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Pitalito Bajo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Esperanza - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Aponte - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Cueva - - - -
Centro Educativo San Vicente - - - -
Centro Educativo El Empate - - - -
Centro Educativo El Olivo - - - -
Escuela Integ de Rosa Florida - - - -
Centro Educativo San Carlos - - - -
Centro Educativo Buenavista Las Palmas - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Pitalito Alto - - - -
Centro Educativo San Luis - - - -
Centro Educativo El Tambo - - - -
Centro Educativo El Cebadero - - - -
Centro Educativo El Socorro - - - -
Centro Educativo San Bosco - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO VIÑA - - - -
Institución Bachillerato Integ Santa María - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Juan de Dios - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Tambillo - - - -
Colegio Ofic Mix Juan Ignacio Ortiz - - - -
Concentración Escuela Guillermo Vizuette - - - -
INSTITUCION TÉCNICA COMERCIAL PANGÚS - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes - - - -
Colegio Santa Maria - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Tablón - - - -
Escuela Las Moras - - - -
Escuela Hatillo Guadalupe - - - -
Escuela Hatillo Buenos Aires - - - -
Escuela Hatillo Guadalupe - - - -
Escuela Juanambu - - - -
Escuela Viña - - - -
Escuela Buenavista - - - -
Escuela El Socorro - - - -
Escuela Pitalito Alto - - - -
Escuela Pitalito Alto - - - -
Escuela Pitalito Bajo - - - -
Escuela Escuela Tambo Alto - - - -
Escuela Tambo Bajo - - - -
Escuela Granadillo - - - -
Escuela Las Moras - - - -
Escuela Granadillo - - - -
Escuela San Bosco - - - -
Escuela El Socorro - - - -
Centro Educativo Granadillo de Lunas - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Felipe de Higuerones - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Juan Bosco - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Palmar - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Villa Esperanza - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Las Moras - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Loma Larga - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Los Yungas - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Porvenir - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Puerto Nuevo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Alpes - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Loma - - - -
Institución Agrop Indig Aponte - - - -
Institución de Bachillerato Integ Las Mesas - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Tablón

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Latina Stereo salsa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Tablón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Ciencia
Casa de la Ciencia
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Oro
Museo del Oro
Museo Taminango
Museo Taminango
Pinacoteca Departamental
Pinacoteca Departamental

Libraries in El Tablón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gabriel García Marquéz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Aranda0.0
Manuel Agustin Ordoñez0.0

Farmers Markets in El Tablón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de los dos puentes
Mercado del tejar
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado La Unión
Plaza de mercado Potrerillo

Banks in El Tablón

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in El Tablón

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha Heraldo Romero Sanchez
Estadio Departamental Libertad

Airports Near El Tablón

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
El Guayabx Airport-Small Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Tablón

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEHANI
Centro Ortopédico de Nariño
Clínica morásurco
Veterinaria valle de atriz

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Tablón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,599 m (11,808 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

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 El Tablón

What is the population of El Tablón?

El Tablón has a population of 2,373 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tablón?

El Tablón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.2 inches.

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