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Guachavés, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Guachavés is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,556 ft (2,608 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,556 ft Elevation 2,608 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
59.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Guachavés

Guachavés

Santacruz is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain59.7 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation8,556 ft (2,608 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,556 ft (2,608 m)
Coordinates1.2224°, -77.6777°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.7 inches (1,516 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guachavés

Guachavés is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,556 feet (2,608 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Guachavés enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,556 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Colombia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,556 ft (2,608 m)
Area439.8 sq mi (1,139.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates1.2224°N, 77.6777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 33 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 63 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 143 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 104 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 40 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 104 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 116 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 100 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 48 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 87 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 74 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 66 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 83 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 67 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 147 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 57 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 74 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 69 km
Jul 17, 2009 8 km SE of Valdez, Ecuador M4.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 34 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 37 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 54 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 108 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 121 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 127 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 137 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 138 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 145 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 158 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 186 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 187 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 189 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 196 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in Warmest
May 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in Wettest
December 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in

Guachavés has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in January to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Guachavés

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta El Pedregal - - - -
Centro Educativo El Hato - - - -
Centro Educativo Chipacued - - - -
Escuela Nueva de Chapuesquer - - - -
Centro Educativo El Diamante - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Eduic Pipala - - - -
Escuela Nueva Guamanchag - - - -
Centro Educativo Pisiltes - - - -
Escuela Municipal Cualchag - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Guarango - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Nuestra Señora de Lourdes - - - -
Escuela Nueva Taquelan - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Piaramag - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Manchag - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Martín - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Arrayan - - - -
Centro Educativo Chaguez - - - -
Escuela Nueva Candagan - - - -
Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 2 Domingo Savio - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Guasi - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Villa Nueva - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Guanguezan - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Pescadillo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Acequia - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Cecilia Panamal - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Minas - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Buenavista - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Taindes - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Cuetampe - - - -
Jardín Infantil Gotitas de Gente - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Rancho Grande - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Pueranquer - - - -
Escuela Integ Yascual Numero 1 - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Quebrada Oscura - - - -
Centro Educativo La Tola - - - -
Centro Educativo Los Pastos - - - -
Colegio Bas Marino Pinto - - - -
Centro Educativo San José - - - -
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Libraries in Guachavés

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cocuyos0.0

Farmers Markets in Guachavés

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Ganado
Mercado de Mallama
Nathalia
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado - Consacá

Clinics in Guachavés

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Guachavés

Stadiums & Teams in Guachavés

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guachavés

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
Maguí Payán Airport-Small Airport
Payán AirportPYNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guachavés

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Caotolica
Iglesia de La Santa Cruz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,489 m (8,166 ft)
Area
560.0 km² (216.2 mi²)
Founded
1611
Website
santacruz-narino.gov.co

🇨🇴 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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What is the weather like in Guachavés?

Guachavés enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches.

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