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Leiva, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Leiva is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 8,201. Elevation: 5,121 ft (1,561 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,201 Population 41/sq mi density
5,121 ft Elevation 1,561 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
67.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Leiva

Leiva

Leiva är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Nariño, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 500 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Leiva ligger 1 464 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 668.

People

Population8,201
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain67.7 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Population8,201
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Coordinates1.9350°, -77.3063°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation67.7 inches (1,719 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Leiva

Leiva is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 8,201. The city sits at an elevation of 5,121 feet (1,561 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Leiva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,121 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Colombia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Area199.2 sq mi (516.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates1.9350°N, 77.3063°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.7"
78% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 105 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 90 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 126 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 54 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 92 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 122 km
Apr 12, 1995 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia M5.1 147 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 87 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 121 km
Aug 22, 2003 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M5.0 147 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 146 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 97 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 146 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 111 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 122 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 146 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 124 km
May 12, 2023 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.5 150 km
May 10, 2020 19 km NNW of Argelia, Colombia M4.5 53 km
Dec 29, 1990 60 km SW of Buenaventura, Colombia M4.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 80 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 109 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 126 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 143 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 9.9 in Coldest, Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in

Leiva has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in November to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Leiva

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Santa Lucia - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Planada - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San José - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Teresita - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Veronica - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Elena - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Consuelo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Cajeto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Las Huertas - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Villa Alta - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Villa Baja - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Puerto Nuevo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Carlos - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Caney - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Honda - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Pilon - - - -
Colegio Departamental El Palmar - - - -
Colegio San Gerardo - - - -
Concentración Escuela Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Leiva - - - -
Colegio de Prom Soc Jaime Pardo Leal - - - -
Escuela Bellavista - - - -
Escuela Las Huertas - - - -
Escuela Los Planes - - - -
Escuela Esperanza - - - -
Escuela Garganta - - - -
Centro Educativo Lom A Pamba - - - -
Centro Educativo Piedra Grande - - - -
Colegio Agrp Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Alto Bonito - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Playa - - - -
Escuela Cajeto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Florida Media - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Teresita - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Nuestra Señora del Carmen - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Florida Alta - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Elena - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Sachamates - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Santa Isabel - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Rosa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leiva

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Balboa Stereo 88.4 FM crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM crossover, government MP3
La mezcla FM 89.4 crossover, cumbia MP3

Farmers Markets in Leiva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Leiva

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Panorama

Stadiums & Teams in Leiva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Leiva

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Guapi AirportGPIMedium Airport
Guillermo León Valencia AirportPPNMedium Airport
El Guayabx Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara AirportISDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leiva

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,978 m (6,490 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 Leiva

What is the population of Leiva?

Leiva has a population of 8,201 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 199.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leiva?

Leiva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.7 inches.

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