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Gómez Plata, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Gómez Plata is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 8,235. Elevation: 5,955 ft (1,815 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,235 Population 52/sq mi density
5,955 ft Elevation 1,815 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
107.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Gómez Plata

Gómez Plata

Gómez Plata is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the subregion of Northern Antioquia. The population was 8,235 at the 2018 census.

People

Population8,235
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain107.9 in/yr
Sunny Days143/yr
Elevation5,955 ft (1,815 m)
Population8,235
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation5,955 ft (1,815 m)
Coordinates6.6818°, -75.2191°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation107.9 inches (2,741 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gómez Plata

Gómez Plata is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 8,235. The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet (1,815 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Gómez Plata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days143 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,955 ft (1,815 m)
Area157.8 sq mi (408.6 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates6.6818°N, 75.2191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"
184% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 130 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 140 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 126 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 139 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 131 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 101 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 82 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Sep 14, 2016 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.9 127 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 109 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 83 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 126 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 84 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 70 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 137 km
Sep 14, 2016 28 km NE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.8 137 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 118 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 117 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 139 km
May 13, 2009 10 km WSW of Dabeiba, Colombia M4.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 177 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
April 69°F (20°C) 10.2 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 13.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 11.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 12.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 13.5 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 9.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Coldest

Gómez Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Gómez Plata

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur El Indio - - - -
Institucion Educativa Gomez Plata - - - -
Parque educativo - - - -
Institucion Educativa Gómez Plata - - - -
Liceo De Gomez Plata - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Ernestina Palacio - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Hondura - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Cerro - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Clara - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Primavera - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Garzon - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Angostura - - - -
Institucion Educativa Gòmez Plata - - - -
Centro Educativo La Estrella - - - -
Escuela Rur Puente Porce - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Balsas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Nicolas Ruiz - - - -
Escuela Urb San Pablo - - - -
Liceo Porfirio Barba Jacob - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Buenos Aires - - - -
Escuela Rur La Lomita - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Villanueva - - - -
Centro Educativo Franciscano - - - -
Escuela La Clara - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gómez Plata

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia - AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Briceño Stereo 105.4 FM champeta, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
Anorí Estéreo 105.4 FM crossover, cumbia AAC
123vallenato - AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio - MP3 320 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital - MP3 128 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Gómez Plata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Monseñor Miguel Ángel Builes
Museo cementerio san pablo
Museo Educativo
Museo Etnográfico

Libraries in Gómez Plata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Virgilio Alvarez Restrepo0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Luis Lòpez de Mesa0.0
Unidad Cultural0.0

Farmers Markets in Gómez Plata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Alto De Cisneros La Quiebra
MINIMERCADO LA MANO DE DIOS
Plaza de Mercado Abelardo Valencia

Hotels in Gómez Plata

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La molienda

Restaurants in Gómez Plata

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurante y Hospedaje Rancho El Paso
Restaurante $ Pizzería Cada Blanca
Restaurante y Asadero Pochocho

Cafes in Gómez Plata

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Donde Rúa
Heladería Tropical
Kiosko

Gas Stations in Gómez Plata

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zeuss Gómez Plata

Airports Near Gómez Plata

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
La Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Otu AirportOTUSmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Remedios C Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gómez Plata

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,753 m (5,752 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 Gómez Plata

What is the population of Gómez Plata?

Gómez Plata has a population of 8,235 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 157.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gómez Plata?

Gómez Plata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.9 inches.

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