Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia
Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia
Guadalajara de Buga is a large city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 114,316. Elevation: 3,212 ft (979 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guadalajara de Buga
Buga, formally Guadalajara de Buga, is a city and municipality in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia. It is famous for its Basilica del Señor de los Milagros, which houses an image of Christ called el Señor de los Milagros.
People
Climate
| Population | 114,316 |
| Population Density | 242 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,212 ft (979 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.9009°, -76.2978° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Valle del Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.0 inches (1,600 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guadalajara de Buga
Guadalajara de Buga is a large city in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 114,316. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet (979 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Guadalajara de Buga
Guadalajara de Buga has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (19.1°C), the coldest is Nov (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,212 ft (979 m) |
| Area | 471.7 sq mi (1,221.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.9009°N, 76.2978°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 136 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 145 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 173 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in |
Guadalajara de Buga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in November to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (3.0").
Schools in Guadalajara de Buga
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Antonio Nariño | - | - | - | - |
| University of the Valley, Buga | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Academico | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tulio Enrique Tascón | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Vicente de Paúl | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mayor Ciudad de Buga | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Técnico Agrícola | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Manuel Antonio Sanclemente | - | - | - | - |
| IE Narciso Cabal Salcedo | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guadalajara de Buga
24 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 | |
| Blu Radio Cali 91.5 FM | debate, deportes | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Candela Cali 102.5 FM | entretenimiento, latino | FLV | |
| La Máxima 89.1 FM | latino, music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| RADIO EXPRESO LATINO | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Durisima Radio Online | guagunco, latin | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Animecol Radio | anime, music | MP3 | |
| yumbo estereo | crossover prog | MP3 48 kbps | |
| ZonaSalsa Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| boom fm 99.1 cali | crossover, deportes | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Musical Stereo | 60s, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO PALMIRA 1050 AM | entretenimiento, general | MP3 | |
| juventud Stereo 101.9 FM | crossover, local radio | MP3 | |
| Edward Ortega Radio - Mas + Popular | boleros, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| sasagordaradio | jazz, salsa | MP3 | |
| MIX Cali 102.5 FM | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Auténtica Cali 660 AM | bible, cristiana | MP3 64 kbps | |
| King | latin pop | MP3 | |
| Pingüino Estéreo | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Guadalajara de Buga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia de Historia Leonardo Tascón | ||||
| Casa Museo Chimbilaco | ||||
| Museo arqueológico Calima | ||||
| Museo del Milagroso | ||||
| Museo Montañitas |
Libraries in Guadalajara de Buga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comfandi Alfonso Potes Roldán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfandi Chiminangos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfandi Chiminangos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Juan María Céspedes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Juan María Céspedes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Rafael García Herreros | 0.0 | |||||
| Néstor Grajales López | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guadalajara de Buga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galería de Tuluá | |||||
| Galeria El Cerrito | |||||
| Galería Municipal de Ginebra | |||||
| Galería Satélite | |||||
| Market Colombina | |||||
| Market Colombina |
Hotels in Guadalajara de Buga
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guadalajara de Buga
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guadalajara de Buga
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Guadalajara de Buga
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Guadalajara de Buga
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Guadalajara de Buga
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Guadalajara de Buga
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Guadalajara de Buga
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Guadalajara de Buga
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guadalajara de Buga
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guadalajara de Buga
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guadalajara de Buga
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Guadalajara de Buga
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Guadalajara de Buga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bbc | ||||
| Bbc |
Stadiums & Teams in Guadalajara de Buga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guadalajara de Buga
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | Large Airport |
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport | BUN | Medium Airport |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | ULQ | Medium Airport |
| Castilla Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cavasa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chambimbal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Darien Calima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Milagro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira 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 Base-Fumivalle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Macarena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cañas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Garzas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Planadas Airport | PLA | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Paila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gerardo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Udelva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guadalajara de Buga
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Menor del Señor de los Milagros | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora del Pilar | |
| Catedral de San Pedro | |
| Iglesia Mita Aarón | |
| La Merced Church | |
| Parroquia La Sagrada Familia | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | |
| Parroquia San Vicente de Paúl | |
| Parroquia Santa Bárbara | |
| Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzmán | |
| San Francisco Chapel | |
| Seminario Mayor Los Doce Apóstoles |
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Around Guadalajara de Buga
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Guadalajara de Buga
9 places within 15 km
- • Alto de Guacas
- • Alto De La Julia
- • Loma Bellavista
- • Loma Chimbilaco
- • Loma Gorda
- + 4 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Guadalajara de Buga
What is the population of Guadalajara de Buga?
Guadalajara de Buga has a population of 114,316 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 242 people per square mile, spread across 471.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guadalajara de Buga?
Guadalajara de Buga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.0 inches.
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