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La Dorada, Colombia
Caldas Department · Colombia
La Dorada is a mid-size city in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 81,950. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Dorada
La Dorada är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Caldas, i den centrala delen av landet, 110 km nordväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. La Dorada ligger 176 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 81 950.
People
Climate
| Population | 81,950 |
| Population Density | 279 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.4478°, -74.6631° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Caldas Department |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.4 inches (2,371 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Dorada
La Dorada is a mid-size city in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 81,950. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in La Dorada
La Dorada has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Nov (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1507 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 293.9 sq mi (761.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4478°N, 74.6631°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 80 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 105 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in |
La Dorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in October to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (3.7").
Schools in La Dorada
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Sucre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Dorada
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amor Stereo | - | MP3 | |
| WRadio Colombia | baladas, clasicos | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Toca Stereo 105.3 fm | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in La Dorada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cultural y museo Alfonso López Pumarejo | ||||
| Casa de la Segunda Expedición Botánica | ||||
| río Magdalena |
Farmers Markets in La Dorada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in La Dorada
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Dorada
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Dorada
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Dorada
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Dorada
19 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Dorada
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Dorada
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Dorada
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near La Dorada
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Airport Hacienda Nápoles | - | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Perales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Dorada
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 La Dorada |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Dorada
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
Around La Dorada
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near La Dorada
17 places within 15 km
- • Isla Rayadero
- • Cerro Rayero
- • Cerro San Pedro
- • Cuchilla Del Magdalena
- • Cuchilla El Escudero
- • Cuchilla El Pinal
- + 11 more
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Dorada
What is the population of La Dorada?
La Dorada has a population of 81,950 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 279 people per square mile, spread across 293.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Dorada?
La Dorada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.4 inches.