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Frontino, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Frontino is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 20,156. Elevation: 4,557 ft (1,389 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,156 Population 30/sq mi density
4,557 ft Elevation 1,389 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
92.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Frontino

Frontino

Frontino is a municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. The population was 20,156 at the 2018 census.

People

Population20,156
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain92.5 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Population20,156
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Coordinates6.7713°, -76.1332°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation92.5 inches (2,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Frontino

Frontino is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 20,156. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet (1,389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Frontino

Frontino has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.8°C), the coldest is Nov (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 15.9° / 28.7° 108.7
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 16.2° / 29.1° 96.7
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 16.8° / 28.9° 203.7
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 28.1° 277.5
May 21.7°C / 71°F 17.8° / 28.2° 362.0
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.3° / 27.5° 267.3
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 17.7° / 28.3° 270.6
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 17.2° / 27.7° 264.8
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 17.2° / 27.3° 280.9
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 17.2° / 26.7° 309.7
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 16.6° / 27° 225.8
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 16.5° / 27.5° 185.6
Frontino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Area666.3 sq mi (1,725.6 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates6.7713°N, 76.1332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.5"
143% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M7.2 87 km
Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 75 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 68 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 67 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 73 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 75 km
Oct 23, 1992 33 km WNW of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia M5.5 118 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 91 km
May 13, 1996 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 103 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 77 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 85 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 102 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 42 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 56 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 61 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 60 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 88 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 81 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
March 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 11.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 10.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 9.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 10.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 12.2 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 8.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in

Frontino has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Frontino

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Normal Superior Miguel Ángel Álvarez College - Visit →

Schools in Frontino

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur Noboga - - - -
Otra sigla Aguas Claras - - - -
Otra sigla Adan - - - -
Otra sigla Guavina - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Cabaña - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Azules - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Piedras Blancas Parte Baja - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Chuscal De Muri - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Lucia - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Chuscal - - - -
Escuela Rur Nore - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Cabritas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Musinguita - - - -
Otra sigla Lano - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Herradura - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Cerro - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Cabras - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sincerin - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Cruces - - - -
Institucion Educativa Nobogacita - - - -
Institucion Educativa Pedro Antonio Elejalde - - - -
Institucion Educativa Las Mercedes - - - -
Institucion Educativa Manuel Antonio Toro - - - -
INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA RURAL BERNARDO SIERRA - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA RURAL BERNARDO SIERRA - - - -
Escuela Rur Chontaduro - - - -
Centro Educativo Los Madrigales - - - -
Escuela Rur Piedras Blancas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Honda - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Lazaro - - - -
Escuela Urb Ponton - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Alto De La Aldea - - - -
Escuela Rur Botija Abajo - - - -
Colegio Bernardo Sierra - - - -
Escuela Rur Bellavista - - - -
Escuela Rur Cumbarra - - - -
Colegio Rubicon - - - -
Colegio Corpade - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Guayabal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Moroto - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Nancui - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Timotea - - - -
Otra sigla Llano Rio Verde - - - -
Otra sigla Julio Chiquito - - - -
Otra sigla Pradera - - - -
Otra sigla Salado Chontaduro - - - -
Otra sigla San Mateo Bajo - - - -
Otra sigla Quiparado Alto - - - -
Otra sigla Curbata - - - -
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Libraries in Frontino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centro Cultural Gabriela White de Vélez0.0

Cafes in Frontino

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Jardín - Cafetería y Panaderia
Heladería La Frontineña

Banks in Frontino

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Bogotá

Airports Near Frontino

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Buenos Aires Airport-Small Airport
Chapinero Airport-Small Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa Airport-Small Airport
Jurado Airport-Small Airport
La Gabriela Airport-Small Airport
La Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Murindo Airport-Small Airport
Mutata Airport-Small Airport
Pavorrandocito North Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,152 m (3,780 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 Frontino

What is the population of Frontino?

Frontino has a population of 20,156 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 666.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Frontino?

Frontino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.5 inches.

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