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Granada, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Granada is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 9,204. Elevation: 6,827 ft (2,081 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,204 Population 84/sq mi density
6,827 ft Elevation 2,081 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
103.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Granada

Granada

Granada is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro. Ascribed to the Vega de Granada comarca, the city sits at an average elevation of 738 m (2,421 ft) above sea level, yet is only one hour by car from the Mediterranean coast, the Costa Tropical. With a population of 233,532 as of 2024, it is the 20th-largest city in Spain.

People

Population9,204
Density84/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain103.5 in/yr
Sunny Days148/yr
Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Population9,204
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Coordinates6.1435°, -75.1853°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation103.5 inches (2,629 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Granada

Granada is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 9,204. The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet (2,081 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Granada

Granada has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (17.4°C), the coldest is Nov (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2045 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.8° 66.7
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 13.6° / 20.1° 92.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 13.8° / 20.3° 147.3
Apr 17°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20° 215.7
May 17.4°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.4° 259.5
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 20° 177.8
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.3° 164.7
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 13.9° / 20.8° 174.5
Sep 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.2° 201.0
Oct 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.9° 228.8
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.6° 197.3
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 13.6° / 19.7° 119.0
Granada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Colombia avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days148 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Area109.4 sq mi (283.4 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates6.1435°N, 75.1853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 120 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 124 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 114 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 138 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 118 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 97 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 86 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 145 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 147 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 103 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 143 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 141 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 140 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 88 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 105 km
May 12, 2023 16 km W of Peque, Colombia M4.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 118 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 140 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 149 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 6.0 in
February 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 7.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 9.7 in Warmest
May 63°F (17°C) 11.7 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 9.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 11.5 in
November 62°F (16°C) 9.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in Coldest

Granada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in December to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (5.8").

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Schools in Granada

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur Tafetanes
Centro Educativo Rur El Concilio
Centro Educativo Rur San Jose La Quiebra
Escuela Rur San Esteban
Escuela Rur El Roble
Centro Educativo Rur La Honda
Centro Educativo Jesus Maria Arias
Centro Educativo Rur Reyes
Centro Educativo Rur San Matias Arriba
Centro Educativo Rur La Milagrosa
Centro Educativo Rur La Honda Central
Centro Educativo Rur Gabriel Gomez A
Centro Educativo Rur La Trinidad
Colegio Granada
Escuela El Morro
Escuela Jesús María Yapes
Escuela Tiberio de J. Salazar y Herrera
Centro Educativo Rural Santa Bárbara
Centro Educativo Rur La Meseta
Centro Educativo Rur Valle De Luna
Centro Educativo Rur San Matias
Centro Educativo Rur El Socorro
Centro Educativo Rur Guadualito
Centro Educativo Rur La Paz
Centro Educativo Rur Chiquinquira
Centro Educativo Rur El Chilco
Centro Educativo Rur Guamito
Esc. El Morro
Centro Educativo Rur Bonilla
Centro Educativo Rur La Sonadora
Centro Educativo Rur El Vergel
Centro Educativo Rur La Cascada
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Barbara
Centro Educativo Rur Juan Francisco Duque
Centro Educativo Rur Minitas
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Radio Stations near Granada

21 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
WRadio Colombia baladas, clasicos AAC+ 32 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
123vallenato AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 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
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Granada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla Museo Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá
Casa de la Cultura y Museo de la Cerámica Sixto Arango Gallo
Museo Arte Religioso
Museo de Artes de Rionegro
Museo de Crucifijos
Museo de Ramón Hoyos Vallejo
Museo Histórico
Museo Histórico Casa de la Convención
Old House-Museum Peñol

Libraries in Granada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Berenice Gómez Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Centro de Bienestar Comfama0.0
Biblioteca El Paraíso0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gregorio Gutiérrez González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Jesus Antonio Arango Gallo0.0
Bloque EDC0.0
Casa de la cultura Sigifredo Guzmán Henao0.0

Farmers Markets in Granada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D1
El Tambo
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado José María Córdova

Gas Stations in Granada

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EDS Terpel Granada
Zeuss

Stadiums & Teams in Granada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Granada

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda NápolesSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Ae AirportSmall Airport
Sopetran AirportSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Granada

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santa Bárbara
Parroquia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,045 m (6,710 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 Granada

What is the population of Granada?

Granada has a population of 9,204 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 109.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Granada?

Granada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.5 inches.

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