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Junín, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Junín is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 11,158. Elevation: 4,052 ft (1,235 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,158 Population 62/sq mi density
4,052 ft Elevation 1,235 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
78.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Junín

Junín is a settlement in Barbacoas Municipality, Nariño Department in Colombia.

People

Population11,158
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain78.4 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Population11,158
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Coordinates4.7833°, -75.0167°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation78.4 inches (1,991 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Junín

Junín is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 11,158. The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet (1,235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Junín

Junín has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (20.7°C), the coldest is Jun (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27.2° 97.2
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 27.7° 128.6
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.2° / 27.1° 162.7
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.9° 220.0
May 20.3°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.3° 208.9
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 13.8° / 25.2° 186.9
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 13.4° / 25.4° 133.0
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.9° 107.2
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.3° 113.6
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 14.6° / 27.1° 190.2
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 14.7° / 25.9° 180.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.6° / 26.2° 124.4
Junín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Colombia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Area179.1 sq mi (463.8 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates4.7833°N, 75.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"
106% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 132 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 74 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 128 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 62 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 86 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 136 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 146 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 148 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 75 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 92 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 87 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 74 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 135 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 141 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 135 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 96 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 115 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 129 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 36 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 37 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 39 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 46 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
February 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in Warmest
April 63°F (17°C) 9.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 8.8 in Coldest
December 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in

Junín has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 62°F in November to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Junín

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Otoniel Guzman
escuela
colegio
IE. Santa Teresa
Zona de recreo
Escuela del Alto
IE Escuela NUeva Santa Teresa (Sede 1)
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Radio Stations near Junín

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Colombia Salsa Dura bomba, fania AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Lounge chill, chillout AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Urbana hip hop, metadata AAC 128 kbps
Radio Cristiano Bíblico bible, cristiana MP3
Aro Radio MP3 128 kbps
LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ bible, pentecostalism MP3
Ecos del Combeima (HJNC, 790 kHz AM, Ibagué, Tolima) full service, local news MP3 128 kbps
Colombia Pop Rock 00s, 80s AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Junín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Memorial De Armero
Cementerio central
Museo De Armero
Museo de Armero
Museo del Arado

Libraries in Junín

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Armero Guayabal0.0
bliblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Junín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos
Galeria del Pueblo
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza De Mercado
Plaza Mercado

Stadiums & Teams in Junín

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Junín

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Aerosport AirportSmall Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Aniversario Estra AirportSmall Airport
Boluca AirportSmall Airport
Calicanto AirportSmall Airport
Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Chicoral - Estra AirportSmall Airport
Colombaima AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Verde AirportSmall Airport
El Aceituno AirportSmall Airport
El Cedrito AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Escobal AirportSmall Airport
El Espinal AirportSmall Airport
El Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
El Recuerdo AirportSmall Airport
El Santuario AirportSmall Airport
El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Ganadería AirportSmall Airport
Guadalaja AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda García AirportSmall Airport
Hato De Opia AirportSmall Airport
La Bastilla AirportSmall Airport
La Carmelita AirportSmall Airport
La Opia AirportSmall Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
Leticia AirportSmall Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air BaseSmall Airport
Los Feria Girón AirportSmall Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air BaseSmall Airport
Nueva York AirportSmall Airport
Pajonales AirportSmall Airport
Pensilvania AirportSmall Airport
Potrerito AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Javier AirportSmall Airport
San Jerónimo AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Teucali AirportSmall Airport
Tolemaida Air BaseSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Junín

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEDINESAG

Churches & Religious Organizations in Junín

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
La Gallera

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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 Junín

What is the population of Junín?

Junín has a population of 11,158 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 179.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Junín?

Junín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.4 inches.

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