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La Peña, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

La Peña is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 1,667. Elevation: 4,114 ft (1,254 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,667 Population 7/sq mi density
4,114 ft Elevation 1,254 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About La Peña

La Peña

La Peña is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca. La Peña is located in the west of Cundinamarca, in Gualivá Province, 93 kilometres (58 mi) from Bogotá.

People

Population1,667
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation4,114 ft (1,254 m)
Population1,667
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,114 ft (1,254 m)
Coordinates5.1985°, -74.3937°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,255 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Peña

La Peña is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 1,667. The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet (1,254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

La Peña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above Colombia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,114 ft (1,254 m)
Area232.5 sq mi (602.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates5.1985°N, 74.3937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 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 M6.6 131 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 142 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 128 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 119 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 135 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 79 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 142 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 127 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 78 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 118 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 126 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 137 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 133 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 34 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 126 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 146 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 148 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 142 km
May 14, 2023 Colombia M4.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 100 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 109 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 116 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 10.0 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 9.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 11.7 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 9.4 in Coldest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in

La Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in La Peña

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegion Nacionalizado Republica Corea del Sur
IE Republica de Corea Guayabal
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Radio Stations near La Peña

48 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caracol Radio Colombia (HJGL 100.9 / HJCY 810 AM, Bogotá) [AAC] news, talk radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Caracol Radio (Bogotá) - 100.9 FM / 810 AM - HJGL / HJCY - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 100.9 fm, 810 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W Radio Colombia, Bogotá (HJCZ 690 AM; HJLN 99.9 MHz FM) Caracol Estéreo / Caracol Radio news, news and talk MP3 64 kbps
Radiónica (HJYM 99.1 Bogotá) RTVC electronic, metal AAC+ 48 kbps
Blu Radio Bogotá 89.9 deportes, entretenimiento MP3 256 kbps
Candela Estéreo Bogotá (HJPU 101.9) bogota, latin MP3 96 kbps
W Radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español 2000s, 80s AAC
Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio salsa, tropical MP3 128 kbps
Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 97.9 fm, bogotá AAC+ 64 kbps
Mix Bogota bachata, champeta AAC+ 64 kbps
Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM colombian music, latin music AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio María Colombia aguachica, barranquilla AAC+ 32 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla AAC+ 64 kbps
Balada FM Bogotá amor, baladas MP3
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) AAC+ 64 kbps
Azul Tricolrock alternative, alternative rock AAC 52 kbps
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
El Café del Mundo bossa nova, cuban music MP3 128 kbps
Radioacktiva 97.9 FM alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 48 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro AAC
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Laodicea bible, biblia MP3
mas radio pb cristiana MP3 192 kbps
Eco Stereo latina, popular MP3 128 kbps
Majuy Stereo MP3 128 kbps
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
Ctb stereo MP3
La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) local music, news AAC+ 56 kbps
La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá classic hits, hits AAC 128 kbps
La Radio Estación ZaS Radio 2000s, 60s MP3
Fuego AM MP3 128 kbps
Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes UNKNOWN 133 kbps
Super Clásica 60s, 70s MP3 56 kbps
Su Presencia radio OGG
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
Su Presencia MP3 192 kbps
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps
Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM biblia, cristiana MP3 64 kbps
Aviva2 MP3 128 kbps
La Kalle FM classical, hits MP3 96 kbps
Radio Voltio MP3 192 kbps
Guarida Hip Hop hip hop, latinoamérica MP3

Museums in La Peña

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Policarpa Salavarrieta
Casa de Policarpa Salavarrieta
Museo de la llanta y chatarra

Libraries in La Peña

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Arcadio Plazas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Japón"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alberto Hincapié Espinosa0.0

Farmers Markets in La Peña

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Restaurants in La Peña

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plazoleta de comidas / Mercado campesino

Gas Stations in La Peña

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EDS Mahecha

Stadiums & Teams in La Peña

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Airports Near La Peña

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Airport Hacienda NápolesSmall Airport
Boluca AirportSmall Airport
Calicanto AirportSmall Airport
Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Colombaima AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante 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
La Opia AirportSmall Airport
Leticia AirportSmall Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air BaseSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Pajonales AirportSmall Airport
Pensilvania AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport
Ventaquemada AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Peña

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo San José de La Peña

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,254 m (4,114 ft)

🇨🇴 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 La Peña

What is the population of La Peña?

La Peña has a population of 1,667 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 232.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Peña?

La Peña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches.

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