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
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 8,201 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,121 ft (1,561 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.9350°, -77.3063° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.7 inches (1,719 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,121 ft (1,561 m) |
| Area | 199.2 sq mi (516.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.9350°N, 77.3063°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in Leiva
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Leiva
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Leiva
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Guapi Airport | GPI | Medium Airport |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | ISD | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Leiva
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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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