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El Tambo, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
El Tambo is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 12,457. Elevation: 7,146 ft (2,178 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Tambo
El Tambo is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,457 |
| Population Density | 99 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,146 ft (2,178 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.4079°, -77.3922° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.7 inches (1,617 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Tambo
El Tambo is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 12,457. The city sits at an elevation of 7,146 feet (2,178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Tambo
El Tambo 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,146 ft (2,178 m) |
| Area | 125.5 sq mi (324.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4079°N, 77.3922°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 21 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 74 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 89 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 144 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 150 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 155 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 163 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 167 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in |
El Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in El Tambo
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta de Aminda | - | - | - | - |
| I. E. Agropecuaria Jesús Nazareno | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Agrop Jesus Nazareno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuestra Señora de la Natividad | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Yunguilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pucara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Choupiloma | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Chuza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Capuli Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Ovejera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Tanguana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Bello Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Yunguilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Capuli de Minas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Ricaurte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Tambillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Trojayaco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix de Azogue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Cidral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Placer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Mexico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Las Palmas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Sultana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Alto San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
Museums in El Tambo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Tambo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cocuyos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Aranda | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública Senderos del Saber | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Tambo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de los dos puentes | |||||
| Mercado del tejar | |||||
| Nathalia | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado - Consacá | |||||
| Plaza de mercado Potrerillo | |||||
| Surtimax |
Banks in El Tambo
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Tambo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha Heraldo Romero Sanchez | ||
| Estadio Departamental Libertad |
Airports Near El Tambo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orito Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Tambo
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CEHANI | ||
| Centro Ortopédico de Nariño | ||
| Clínica morásurco | ||
| Veterinaria valle de atriz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Tambo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Santuario de Jesús Nazareno |
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What is the population of El Tambo?
El Tambo has a population of 12,457 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 125.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Tambo?
El Tambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.