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La Palma, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

La Palma is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,747 ft (1,447 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,747 ft Elevation 1,447 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
148.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain148.6 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation4,747 ft (1,447 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,747 ft (1,447 m)
Coordinates5.3592°, -74.3905°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation148.6 inches (3,773 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Palma

La Palma is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet (1,447 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 148.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

La Palma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 148.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Colombia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,747 ft (1,447 m)
Area232.5 sq mi (602.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates5.3592°N, 74.3905°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 148.6"
291% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 134 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 141 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 150 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 134 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 138 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 69 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 129 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 71 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 102 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 110 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 149 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 104 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 52 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 133 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 148 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 124 km
Mar 25, 2008 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia M4.7 27 km
Sep 19, 2015 37 km WNW of La Belleza, Colombia M4.7 78 km
Jan 23, 1995 1 km WNW of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.7 146 km
Jul 30, 2017 8 km NNE of Junín, Colombia M4.7 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 104 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 116 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 124 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 10.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 9.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
July 71°F (21°C) 5.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 11.7 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in Coldest
December 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in

La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in November to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in La Palma

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Llano De Murca
Escuela Hoya Del Tablon
Escuela Rural La Enfadosa
IED Calixto Gaitán
Escuela Superior "Divina Providencia"
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Radio Stations near La Palma

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla AAC+ 64 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) AAC+ 64 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm AAC+ 96 kbps

Libraries in La Palma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal "Japón"0.0

Farmers Markets in La Palma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado

Gas Stations in La Palma

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092951515
CO #1092958116

Stadiums & Teams in La Palma

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Airports Near La Palma

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda NápolesSmall Airport
Boluca AirportSmall Airport
Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Colombaima AirportSmall Airport
El Santuario AirportSmall Airport
El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
Ganadería AirportSmall Airport
Guaymaral AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda García AirportSmall Airport
La Carmelita AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Libélula AirportSmall Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air BaseSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Pajonales AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Perales AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Palma

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Santa Barbara
Santuario Nuestra Señora de La Asunción

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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What is the weather like in La Palma?

La Palma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 148.6 inches.

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