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Guayabal, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Guayabal is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 5,339. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guayabal
Armero is a municipality in the Tolima Department, Colombia. According to the National Department of Statistics of Colombia, 12,852 lived in the town in 2005. Its median temperature is 27 °C. It was founded in 1895, but was not officially recognized as the seat of the region until 29 September 1908, by President Rafael Reyes. The town was originally named San Lorenzo. In 1930, the name was changed to Armero in memory of José León Armero, a national martyr.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,339 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.0310°, -74.8868° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.4 inches (2,296 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guayabal
Guayabal is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 5,339. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 253.2 sq mi (655.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0310°N, 74.8868°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 46 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 58 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in |
Guayabal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (3.9").
Schools in Guayabal
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Tecnica Jimenez De Quesada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Instituto Armero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Instituto Armero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Instituto Armero -Sede Dario Echandia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tecnica Jimenez De Quesada - Sede primaria | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guayabal
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toca Stereo 105.3 fm | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Guayabal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cultural y museo Alfonso López Pumarejo | ||||
| Casa de la Segunda Expedición Botánica | ||||
| Casa Museo Memorial De Armero | ||||
| Cementerio central | ||||
| Museo De Armero | ||||
| Museo de Armero | ||||
| río Magdalena |
Libraries in Guayabal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Armero Guayabal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guayabal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Galeria del Pueblo | |||||
| Plaza | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza De Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in Guayabal
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guayabal
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Guayabal
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Guayabal
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guayabal
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guayabal
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guayabal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guayabal
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | 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 |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | 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 |
Treatment Centers in Guayabal
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CEDINESAG |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guayabal
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional |
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What is the population of Guayabal?
Guayabal has a population of 5,339 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 253.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guayabal?
Guayabal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.4 inches.