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La Dorada, Colombia
Putumayo Department · Colombia
La Dorada is a small city in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 7,185. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,185 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.3431°, -76.9112° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Putumayo Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 129.5 inches (3,289 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Dorada
La Dorada is a small city in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 7,185. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 104 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 183.9 sq mi (476.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3431°N, 76.9112°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 110 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 125 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 126 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 126 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 126 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 142 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 154 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 155 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 162 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 165 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 169 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 176 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 8.8 in |
La Dorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (8.4").
Schools in La Dorada
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Maizal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Las Palmas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Nuevo Vergel | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA AWA MAKNA UNION LA DORADA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Danta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Campo Hermoso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Marcelino | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Manuelita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Sur Oriental | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Yarinal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Pto El Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tec Cial La Dorada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Jordan Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Nuevo Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL MIXTA LA CABAÑA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Espinal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Agua Clara | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Ruperto Benavides | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Bas José Asunción Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural El Rosal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Loro Uno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Tuno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Caribe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Delicias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Andres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Betania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuevo Vergel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Fernando | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Hermoso | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Dorada
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Sucumbíos 105.3 FM (EC) | music, musica | MP3 |
Museums in La Dorada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Energía |
Farmers Markets in La Dorada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Libre Sector Norte | |||||
| Mercado municipal |
Hotels in La Dorada
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Dorada
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Dorada
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Dorada
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Dorada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Dorada
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tarapoa Airport | TPC | Medium Airport |
| Tres De Mayo Airport | PUU | Medium Airport |
| Guarumo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Joya de Los Sachas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limoncocha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Loja Airport | LGQ | Small Airport |
| Orito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Eduardo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shushufindi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Garzón Airport | VGZ | Small Airport |
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What is the population of La Dorada?
La Dorada has a population of 7,185 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 183.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Dorada?
La Dorada 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 75°F in July. The area receives 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.5 inches.