Gachancipá, Colombia

Full City Profile

11,252 Population 677/sq mi density
8,415 ft Elevation 2,565 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Gachancipá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation8,415 ft (2,565 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates4.9911°N, 73.8715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 106 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 100 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 77 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 75 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 72 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 101 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 90 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 147 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 63 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 110 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 141 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 135 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 82 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 136 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 70 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 87 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 158 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 161 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 166 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in

Gachancipá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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