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Imués, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Imués is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 1,736. Elevation: 8,451 ft (2,576 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,736 Population 37/sq mi density
8,451 ft Elevation 2,576 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
53.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Imués

Imués

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

People

Population1,736
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation8,451 ft (2,576 m)
Population1,736
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation8,451 ft (2,576 m)
Coordinates1.0552°, -77.4967°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Imués

Imués is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 1,736. The city sits at an elevation of 8,451 feet (2,576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Imués

Imués 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
Imués enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,451 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Colombia avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,451 ft (2,576 m)
Area46.7 sq mi (120.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates1.0552°N, 77.4967°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 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 15 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 56 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 150 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 88 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 46 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 100 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 121 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 121 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 25 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 68 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 64 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 52 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 76 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 63 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 57 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 72 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 70 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 73 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 55 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 23 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 43 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 56 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 110 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 117 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 126 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 127 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 127 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 134 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 156 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 178 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 180 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 183 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 185 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
February 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 6.2 in Warmest
May 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in

Imués has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in July to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Imués

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mix Bellavista - - - -
Institución Educativa Jesus del Gran Poder - - - -
Colegio Pedro Leon Torres - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Cuarchud Alto - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Tablon - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Rosa - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Rural Mis Chuarchud Bajo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de Silama - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Carmen - - - -
Inst Educativa - - - -
Colegio Mix Jesus del Gran Poder - - - -
Colegio Municipal Mix Agrop Santa Ana - - - -
Escuela Nueva de Guaracan San Vicente - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Antonio - - - -
Centro Educativo Tacuaya - - - -
Centro Educativo Inantas Alto - - - -
Institución Educativa - - - -
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Museums in Imués

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

Libraries in Imués

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Aranda0.0

Farmers Markets in Imués

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Popular
GALERIA CENTRAL
Mercado Central
Mercado central
Mercado de Ganado
Mercado de los dos puentes
Mercado del tejar
Mercado Municipal San Miguel
Nathalia
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado - Consacá
Plaza de Mercado 20 de Julio
Plaza de mercado Potrerillo
Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos
Surtimax

Hotels in Imués

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Don Julio
Hotel Esmeralda
Hotel Moros
Hotel y Restaurante Casa Blanca
Hotel Zafiro
Sueño del Rey

Restaurants in Imués

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante La Cabaña
Restaurante y Cafeteria Greis
Restaurante y Cafeteria Las Acasias

Gas Stations in Imués

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092441087
E.D.S
EDS Santa Rosa

Stadiums & Teams in Imués

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha Heraldo Romero Sanchez
Estadio Departamental Libertad

Airports Near Imués

6 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Imués

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEHANI
Centro Ortopédico de Nariño
Clínica morásurco
Veterinaria valle de atriz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Imués

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Parroquia de Imues
Parroquia del Pedregal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,648 m (8,688 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 Imués

What is the population of Imués?

Imués has a population of 1,736 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 46.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Imués?

Imués enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

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