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Gaitania, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Gaitania is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 11,000. Elevation: 8,589 ft (2,618 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gaitania
Gaitania es un corregimiento del municipio colombiano de Planadas en el departamento de Tolima.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,000 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,589 ft (2,618 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.1500°, -75.8167° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gaitania
Gaitania is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 11,000. The city sits at an elevation of 8,589 feet (2,618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Gaitania
Gaitania has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (21.3°C), the coldest is Jun (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 1316 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,589 ft (2,618 m) |
| Area | 756.1 sq mi (1,958.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1500°N, 75.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 113 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 176 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in |
Gaitania has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 58°F in July to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (3.5").
Schools in Gaitania
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Campo Hermoso | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gaitania
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conectando Estéreo 91.5 FM | crossover | MP3 128 kbps |
Airports Near Gaitania
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | Large Airport |
| Benito Salas Airport | NVA | Medium Airport |
| Ataco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Berlín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Castilla Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cavasa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Juncal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Limonar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Milagro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Viso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Navas Pardo Airport | CPL | Small Airport |
| Guamito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herrera Airport | HRR | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Incauca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Manuelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Mayaguez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Providencia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La .Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Arrobleda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Base-Fumivalle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Floresta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Manga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cañas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Garzas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Planadas Airport | PLA | Small Airport |
| Polonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Diego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gerardo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Germán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Luis Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tesalia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Udelva Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Gaitania?
Gaitania has a population of 11,000 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 756.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gaitania?
Gaitania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.1 inches.