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Marmato, Colombia

Caldas Department · Colombia

Marmato is a small town in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 1,456. Elevation: 4,354 ft (1,327 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,456 Population 24/sq mi density
4,354 ft Elevation 1,327 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
88.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Marmato

Marmato

Marmato is a 2014 American documentary film written, directed and produced by Mark Grieco. It is the debut feature film of Grieco. The film premiered in competition category of U.S. Documentary Competition program at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014, where it won the Candescent Award.

People

Population1,456
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain88.7 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Population1,456
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Coordinates5.4750°, -75.6004°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCaldas Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.7 inches (2,254 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marmato

Marmato is a small town in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 1,456. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet (1,327 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Marmato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Area62.0 sq mi (160.5 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates5.4750°N, 75.6004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"
134% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 38 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 85 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 123 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 114 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 41 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 142 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 121 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 86 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 123 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 33 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 36 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 110 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 78 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 110 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 28 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 123 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 55 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 72 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 78 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 10.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
August 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 10.7 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Coldest
December 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in

Marmato has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (4.3").

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Radio Stations near Marmato

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Colombia Salsa Dura bomba, fania AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Lounge chill, chillout AAC 128 kbps
Amor Stereo - MP3
Colombia Urbana hip hop, metadata AAC 128 kbps
Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) culture, full service MP3 64 kbps
La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM entretenimiento, latino AAC 125 kbps
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) culture, ipiales MP3 192 kbps
Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM - MP3
Tropicanal 98.9 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
RENCORDRADIO música latina, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Colombia Pop Rock 00s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Crossover bachata, caribe AAC+ 128 kbps
Angular Stereo 97.2 FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto - MP3 128 kbps
Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) culture, live sports MP3 192 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) culture, ipiales MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marmato

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de las Plantas
Museo del Sombrero

Libraries in Marmato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Caramanta0.0
Biblioteca Publica Muncipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gabriel Peláez Montoya0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Martin Fierro bookstore0.0

Farmers Markets in Marmato

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería
Galería de Filadelfia
Galeria Municipal

Restaurants in Marmato

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parador La Gran Parada
Restaurante El Paisa
Restaurante Marmato

Cafes in Marmato

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Carlota
Comedor
Comedor
Instalaciones

Monuments in Marmato

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Virgen María

Gas Stations in Marmato

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #6162532193
EDS Nuevo Marmato

Banks in Marmato

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in Marmato

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Marmato

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Risaralda Airport-Small Airport
La Carmelita Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marmato

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Juan Bautista
Parroquia Santa Bárbara

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,117 m (3,665 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 Marmato

What is the population of Marmato?

Marmato has a population of 1,456 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 62.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marmato?

Marmato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.7 inches.

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