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Gualmatán, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Gualmatán is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 2,510. Elevation: 9,573 ft (2,918 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,510 Population 44/sq mi density
9,573 ft Elevation 2,918 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Gualmatán

Gualmatán

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

People

Population2,510
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation9,573 ft (2,918 m)
Population2,510
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation9,573 ft (2,918 m)
Coordinates0.9199°, -77.5674°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,100 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gualmatán

Gualmatán is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 2,510. The city sits at an elevation of 9,573 feet (2,918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Gualmatán

Gualmatán has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Mar (11.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 877 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 8.1° / 14.8° 69.6
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.2° 80.0
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.4° / 14.8° 93.1
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 8.3° / 14.9° 100.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.4° 85.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.5° / 13.3° 52.7
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 7.2° / 13.2° 43.8
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.6° 30.0
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 6.9° / 13.8° 40.2
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.8° 75.6
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 106.9
Dec 11.5°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.5° 99.3
Gualmatán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,573 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Colombia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,573 ft (2,918 m)
Area57.1 sq mi (147.8 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates0.9199°N, 77.5674°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 31 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 40 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 147 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 136 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 63 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 71 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 134 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 83 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 115 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 107 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 37 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 53 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 47 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 143 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 40 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 36 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 61 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 49 km
Aug 16, 2014 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador M4.7 147 km
Sep 5, 2016 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 34 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 40 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 43 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 95 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 101 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 110 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 111 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 112 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 118 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 140 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 162 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 163 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 167 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 168 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
February 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
May 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Gualmatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Gualmatán

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo El Gualte - - - -
Concentración Escuela Emilio Burgos Lopez - - - -
Colegio Departamental San José - - - -
Institución de Promoción Social - - - -
Escuela Nueva Mix Camellones - - - -
Centro Educativo Imbula Chico - - - -
Centro Educativo Imbula Grande - - - -
Centro Educativo San Marcos - - - -
Centro Educativo Santa Lucia - - - -
Centro Educativo San Juan Bosco - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Edu El Comun - - - -
Ie San Jose - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Chorrera Negra - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Simon Bolívar - - - -
Escuela Integ Cautis - - - -
Centro Educativo Charandu - - - -
Centro Educativo Los Cedros - - - -
Jardín Infantil Mis Amiguitos - - - -
Centro Educativo Loma del Medio - - - -
Centro Educativo Dos Caminos - - - -
Colegio Santo Tomás - - - -
Centro Educativo El Comun - - - -
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Museums in Gualmatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agencia de matriculación vehicular
Antena
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi
La Tulpa
Museo Arqueológico de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Germán Bastidas Vaca
Museo Santuario se Las Lajas
Registro Civil

Libraries in Gualmatán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Gualmatán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Popular
GALERIA CENTRAL
Mercado Central
Mercado central
Mercado de Ganado
Mercado Municipal San Miguel
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado 20 de Julio
Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos

Stadiums & Teams in Gualmatán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gualmatán

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gualmatán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,521 m (11,552 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 Gualmatán

What is the population of Gualmatán?

Gualmatán has a population of 2,510 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 57.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gualmatán?

Gualmatán has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.

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