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Florencia, Colombia

Cauca Department · Colombia

Florencia is a small town in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 1,467. Elevation: 5,285 ft (1,611 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,467 Population 28/sq mi density
5,285 ft Elevation 1,611 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
68.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Florencia

Florencia

Florencia is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.

People

Population1,467
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain68.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation5,285 ft (1,611 m)
Population1,467
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation5,285 ft (1,611 m)
Coordinates1.6832°, -77.0733°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCauca Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation68.0 inches (1,726 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Florencia

Florencia is a small town in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 1,467. The city sits at an elevation of 5,285 feet (1,611 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Florencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,285 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,285 ft (1,611 m)
Area53.4 sq mi (138.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates1.6832°N, 77.0733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.0"
79% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 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 84 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 71 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 140 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 133 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 78 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 45 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 146 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 84 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 72 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 148 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 146 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 136 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 141 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 144 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 102 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 137 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 139 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 122 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 95 km
May 12, 2023 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 61 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 103 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 120 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 136 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 9.7 in
November 69°F (20°C) 10.0 in Coldest, Wettest
December 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in

Florencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Florencia

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Planes - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Alpes - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Progreso - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Florida - - - -
Colegio Agrop Israel María Narvaez - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Guasayaco - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Placer - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Tablones Altos - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Hato Viejo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Betania - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Los Arboles - - - -
Escuela Urb Antonia Santos - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Joaquin - - - -
ESCUELA URB DE NIÑOS FLORENCIA - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Mojinta - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Cruces - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Sombrerillos - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Alto - - - -
Escuela Cimarronas - - - -
Escuela Loma Del Ganado - - - -
Escuela Loma De Ortiz - - - -
Escuela Alto Llano - - - -
Escuela Antonia Santos - - - -
Escuela Varones Florencia. - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Lindero - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Alto Llano - - - -
Escuela La Plata - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de Santander - - - -
Escuela Nueva Simarrones - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Lajas - - - -
Escuela Rural Integ Villanueva - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Buesaco - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Alto de Villanueva - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Plata - - - -
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Radio Stations near Florencia

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

Libraries in Florencia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gabriel García Marquéz0.0
Casa de la cultura0.0
Manuel Agustin Ordoñez0.0

Farmers Markets in Florencia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galeria Municipal
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado La Unión

Banks in Florencia

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancolombia

Gyms in Florencia

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cancha Luis Ortega

Stadiums & Teams in Florencia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Florencia

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
El Guayabx Airport-Small Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Florencia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora se los Dolores

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,611 m (5,286 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 Florencia

What is the population of Florencia?

Florencia has a population of 1,467 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 53.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Florencia?

Florencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.0 inches.

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