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Lejanías, Colombia
Meta Department · Colombia
Lejanías is a small city in Meta Department, Colombia with a population of 10,576. Elevation: 2,260 ft (689 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lejanías
Lejanías is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,576 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.5276°, -74.0234° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Meta Department |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.3 inches (2,192 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lejanías
Lejanías is a small city in Colombia (Meta Department) with a population of 10,576. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet (689 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Lejanías
Lejanías has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2935 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 451.7 sq mi (1,169.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.5276°N, 74.0234°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in |
Lejanías has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.8").
Schools in Lejanías
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Departamental de Bachillerato de Lejanias | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO ALVENTISTA | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Lejanías | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jorge Isaacs | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Jorge Tadeo Lozano Lejanias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lusitania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Angosturas del Guape | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Cristalina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Miravalle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Alto del Tigre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bellavista | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE EDUCATIVA LA CABAÑA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Eden | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educ El Topacio | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Jorge Isaacs | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agua Bonita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Francisco de Paula Santander | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA CAÑO LINDO | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Las Camelias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Paraiso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Naranjal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Laureles | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Convenio | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE CAÑO ROJO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agua Linda | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Educ Nueva Italia | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA EMBERA CHAMI DOQUERA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Barcelona | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Lejanías
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la memoria por la reconciliación y la Paz El Castillo Meta |
Libraries in Lejanías
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca El Dorado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública municipal Alfonso Mene ses | 0.0 |
Hotels in Lejanías
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lejanías
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lejanías
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lejanías
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lejanías
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | API | Medium Airport |
| Vanguardia Airport | VVC | Medium Airport |
| Andalucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caño Blanco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cairo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Convento Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Prado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Progreso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ruby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gaviotas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamitos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanayas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Halcones Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Candela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Colina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Diana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Florida Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Loma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Luna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Realidad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Union Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Brisas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Juanas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Los Sabanales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Majagual Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malvinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matupa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Lleras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebraditas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Luis Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Martín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tolemaida Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Uribe Airport | URI | Small Airport |
| Vista Hermosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yaguarito Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lejanías
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica |
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What is the population of Lejanías?
Lejanías has a population of 10,576 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 451.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lejanías?
Lejanías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.