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Guachené, Colombia

Cauca Department · Colombia

Guachené is a small town in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,271 ft (997 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,271 ft Elevation 997 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
229.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Guachené

Guachené

Guachené is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia. The city was officially founded on December 16, 2006.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain229.7 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation3,271 ft (997 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,271 ft (997 m)
Coordinates3.1333°, -76.3927°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCauca Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation229.7 inches (5,835 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guachené

Guachené is a small town in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,271 feet (997 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 229.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Guachené has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 229.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,271 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Colombia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,271 ft (997 m)
Area145.6 sq mi (377.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates3.1333°N, 76.3927°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 229.7"
505% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

282 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 134 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 107 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 44 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 111 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 111 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 95 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 74 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 83 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 46 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 118 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 46 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 83 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 20 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 64 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 25 km
May 12, 2022 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia M5.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in

Guachené has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Guachené

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Concentración de Desa Rural La Arrobleda - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Palestina - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Arrobleda - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Tamboral - - - -
Escuela Bilingue El Porvenir - - - -
Escuela Bilingue Ekate Lopez Adentro - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Guabal - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Varones Quintero - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Alfredo Navia - - - -
Instituto Educativo Jorge Eliecer Gaitan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guachené

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olímpica Stéreo 104.5 Cali crossover, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
Tropicana Cali 93.1 fm salsa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tiempo Cali 89.5 FM - AAC+ 64 kbps
ZonaSalsa guaguanco, latin jazz AAC+ 96 kbps
LA X 96.5 Cali rock MP3 128 kbps
Capital Salsa latin salsa, salsa MP3 128 kbps
La Máxima 89.1 FM latino, music AAC+ 48 kbps
Candela Cali 102.5 FM entretenimiento, latino FLV
Blu Radio Cali 91.5 FM debate, deportes AAC+ 128 kbps
Musical Stereo 60s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
yumbo estereo crossover prog MP3 48 kbps
Durisima Radio Online guagunco, latin MP3 128 kbps
RADIO EXPRESO LATINO crossover, cumbia MP3
Animecol Radio anime, music MP3
ZonaSalsa Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
boom fm 99.1 cali crossover, deportes AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX Cali 102.5 FM - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Auténtica Cali 660 AM bible, cristiana MP3 64 kbps
sasagordaradio jazz, salsa MP3
Edward Ortega Radio - Mas + Popular boleros, hits MP3 128 kbps
King latin pop MP3
Pingüino Estéreo community radio MP3 128 kbps
Refrigerio para el Alma christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3

Libraries in Guachené

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abel Eli Gurrero0.0
Biblioteca - Icesi0.0
Biblioteca de Jamundi0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ana Victoria Dominguez0.0
Biblioteca pública La Castellana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Miranda Cauca0.0
Casa de la cultura0.0
Centro Cultural Comuna 180.0
Centro Cultural Comuna 180.0
Jorge Eliecer Gaitán0.0
Universidad Antonio Nariño0.0

Farmers Markets in Guachené

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D1
Galeria Central
Mandiva
Mercado municipal
Mercado municipal
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Guachené

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #231873861
CO #600485200
Estación de Servicio Terpel

Stadiums & Teams in Guachené

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guachené

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International AirportCLOLarge Airport
Gerardo Tobar López AirportBUNMedium Airport
Guillermo León Valencia AirportPPNMedium Airport
Castilla Central Airport-Small Airport
Cavasa Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro Airport-Small Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall 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
Las Cañas Airport-Small Airport
Las Garzas Airport-Small Airport
Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base-Small Airport
San Gerardo Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Udelva Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Guachené

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
IPS Sura Aventura Plaza

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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 Guachené?

Guachené has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 229.7 inches.

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