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Jambaló, Colombia
Cauca Department · Colombia
Jambaló is a small town in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 1,972. Elevation: 7,605 ft (2,318 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jambaló
Jambaló is a municipality and, at the same time, an indigenous reservation of Colombia. It is located in the northeastern department of Cauca, 80 kilometers north of the city of Popayán. It borders on the north with the municipalities of Caloto and Toribío, on the east with the municipality of Páez, on the south with the municipality of Silvia and on the west with the municipalities of Caldono and Santander de Quilichao. The municipal head is the most populous urban center of the territory and is also called "Jambaló", is located in the extreme south, on the limits with the municipality of Silvia; However, in the rural area it is where the majority of the population lives (94%). Being Jambaló also indigenous guard, the majority of its inhabitants are of the nasa and misak ethnic groups.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,972 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,605 ft (2,318 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.7776°, -76.3244° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.6 inches (1,564 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jambaló
Jambaló is a small town in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 1,972. The city sits at an elevation of 7,605 feet (2,318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,605 ft (2,318 m) |
| Area | 270.7 sq mi (701.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7776°N, 76.3244°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 52 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Jambaló has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 48°F in July to 50°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Jambaló
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Epiro | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Pitayo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Quichaya | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Asnega | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENTRO DE FORMACION INTEGRAL COMUNITARIO IPXKWET CXÃŽ´TH´ CXà | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Los Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix San Juanito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Pioya | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Marqueza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Loma Gorda | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Guayope | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix La Ovejera | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Loma Larga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Comuni T Altamira Bateas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Ipicueto | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Barondillo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Zumbico | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Escuela La Odisea | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Paleton | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc La Laguna | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix La Mina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc El Maco | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Urb Mix Jambalo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Cabuyal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa integrada Pitayo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pitayo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro educativo La Ovejera | - | - | - | - |
| Centro educativo Asnenga | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Barondillo | - | - | - | - |
| Loma gorda | - | - | - | - |
| Nazareth | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela la mina | - | - | - | - |
| Amoladero | - | - | - | - |
| Asnenga | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Biling Gargantillas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenavista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Ulquinto | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix La Palma | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Páramo Amoladero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Integ de Servicios Cis | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Altamira Quichaya | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Caparrosa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Toguengo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Palmar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Biling La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Nazareth | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix La Estrella | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jambaló
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM | crossover, noticias | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio 1040 (1040 AM) | 2000s, 50s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Canela Estereo 99.4 FM | boleros, colombian music | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| POPAYAN FM 105.1 | - | AAC 112 kbps | |
| Mi Ruta Mi Musica Retro | dance, dj sets | AAC | |
| 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 | |
| Super Estación 88.9 | 80s en español, pop en español e inglés | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tropicana Popayán 106.1 | crossover, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Refrigerio para el Alma | christian-gospel, musica cristiana | MP3 |
Museums in Jambaló
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Turistica | ||||
| Casa turística |
Libraries in Jambaló
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| CARLOS ASAEL HURTADO | 0.0 | |||||
| Jorge Eliecer Gaitán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jambaló
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | |||||
| El gigante | |||||
| Galería de mercado | |||||
| Mandiva | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Merca ahorro | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Super tienda Panamericana | |||||
| Tienda y licores | |||||
| Venta de Chirrincho |
Hotels in Jambaló
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jambaló
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jambaló
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jambaló
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jambaló
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| Castilla Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cavasa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herrera Airport | HRR | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Incauca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Mayaguez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Arrobleda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Floresta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Jagua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cañas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Planadas Airport | PLA | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Udelva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jambaló
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia cristiana |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Jambaló
What is the population of Jambaló?
Jambaló has a population of 1,972 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 270.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jambaló?
Jambaló has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.