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Guaduas, Colombia
Cundinamarca · Colombia
Guaduas is a mid-size city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 41,838. Elevation: 3,258 ft (993 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guaduas
Guaduas is a municipality and town in Colombia, in the Lower Magdalena Province department of Cundinamarca, about 117 km from Bogotá. It is an agricultural and tourist center of some importance with a population of about 33,000 in the municipality. Its name refers to a type of bamboo cane. It is one of the cities on the Bogotá-Medellín highway. Its main plaza is featured on the Colombian ten-thousand pesos bill, and is one of the seats of the Roman Catholic Diocese of La Dorada–Guaduas
People
Climate
| Population | 41,838 |
| Population Density | 22,137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.0669°, -74.5950° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cundinamarca |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.1 inches (2,264 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guaduas
Guaduas is a mid-size city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 41,838. The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet (993 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Guaduas
Guaduas has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (21.2°C), the coldest is Nov (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1560 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0669°N, 74.5950°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 77 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 90 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 93 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in |
Guaduas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and July the driest (3.5").
Schools in Guaduas
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esc. Ceniceros | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guaduas
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champeta online | latina | MP3 | |
| Majuy Stereo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Eco Stereo | latina, popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Toca Stereo 105.3 fm | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Guaduas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cultural y museo Alfonso López Pumarejo | ||||
| Casa de Policarpa Salavarrieta | ||||
| Casa de Policarpa Salavarrieta | ||||
| La Torre del Vigia- Betel | ||||
| río Magdalena |
Libraries in Guaduas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Arcadio Plazas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Alberto Hincapié Espinosa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guaduas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Guaduas
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guaduas
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guaduas
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Guaduas
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guaduas
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guaduas
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guaduas
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guaduas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guaduas
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calicanto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cruz Verde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aceituno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Escobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrerito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jerónimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | SQB | Small Airport |
| Teucali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ventaquemada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waterloo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Guaduas?
Guaduas has a population of 41,838 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 22,137 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guaduas?
Guaduas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.1 inches.