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Íquira, Colombia

Huila Department · Colombia

Íquira is a small city in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 9,064. Elevation: 3,629 ft (1,106 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,064 Population 44/sq mi density
3,629 ft Elevation 1,106 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
61.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Íquira

Íquira

Íquira är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Huila, i den centrala delen av landet, 280 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Íquira ligger 1 106 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 942.

People

Population9,064
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain61.4 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation3,629 ft (1,106 m)
Population9,064
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation3,629 ft (1,106 m)
Coordinates2.6487°, -75.6346°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceHuila Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation61.4 inches (1,559 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Íquira

Íquira is a small city in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 9,064. The city sits at an elevation of 3,629 feet (1,106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Íquira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,629 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Colombia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,629 ft (1,106 m)
Area206.5 sq mi (534.8 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates2.6487°N, 75.6346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 114 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 134 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 56 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 143 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 141 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 44 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 139 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 48 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 97 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 115 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 115 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 80 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 117 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 48 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 43 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 94 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 104 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 111 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Warmest
April 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in Coldest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in Wettest
December 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in

Íquira has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 74°F in June to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Íquira

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Villamaria - - - -
Escuela El Recreo - - - -
Escuela San Francisco - - - -
Escuela Jaho - - - -
Escuela Quebradon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Íquira

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM crossover, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM La Plata, Huila - AAC 64 kbps
Global Estéreo 96.8 FM La Plata, Huila - MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Stereo 88.1 FM african music, crossover AAC+ 96 kbps
HuilaGeek Radio heavy metal, rock MP3
HJ Doble K Neiva 840AM - MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Íquira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería

Cafes in Íquira

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hay Carbon

Airports Near Íquira

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Campo Alegre Airport-Small Airport
Castilla Central Airport-Small Airport
El Juncal Airport-Small Airport
El Limonar Airport-Small Airport
El Viso Airport-Small Airport
Guacamayas AirportGCASmall Airport
Guamito Airport-Small Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall Airport
Ingenio Incauca Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Mayaguez Airport-Small Airport
La Floresta Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua Airport-Small Airport
La Manga Airport-Small Airport
Las Cañas Airport-Small Airport
Planadas AirportPLASmall Airport
Polonia Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Rico AirportPCCSmall Airport
San Diego Airport-Small Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Santana Ramos AirportSROSmall Airport
Sinai Airport-Small Airport
Tesalia Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Íquira

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,024 m (6,641 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 Íquira

What is the population of Íquira?

Íquira has a population of 9,064 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 206.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Íquira?

Íquira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.4 inches.

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