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Mercaderes, Colombia
Cauca Department · Colombia
Mercaderes is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 14,824. Elevation: 3,714 ft (1,132 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mercaderes
Mercaderes är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Cauca, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 500 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Mercaderes ligger 926 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 4 684.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,824 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.8018°, -77.1703° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.1 inches (1,602 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mercaderes
Mercaderes is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 14,824. The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet (1,132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Mercaderes
Mercaderes has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Sep (18.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1275 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 293.9 sq mi (761.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8018°N, 77.1703°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 68 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 103 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 123 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 139 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in |
Mercaderes has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Mercaderes
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Mixta Adorotes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan Xxiii | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb de Varones Ciro Ignacio Quiroga | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Urb Mix Simon Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Nuestra Señora del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Semillitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Mojaras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Tabloncito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Patanguejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Tablones Bajos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Monja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Villa María | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Arboleda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Esmeraldas | - | - | - | - |
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Carbonero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Los Llanos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Los Medios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Potrerito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix El Cocal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Ur Mix Villa Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Playa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cangrejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Villanueva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Curacas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Barbara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario - Semillas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mercaderes
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 |
Libraries in Mercaderes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Gabriel García Marquéz | 0.0 | |||||
| Manuel Agustin Ordoñez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mercaderes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeria Municipal | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Unión |
Hotels in Mercaderes
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mercaderes
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mercaderes
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mercaderes
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mercaderes
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mercaderes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mercaderes
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mercaderes
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Mercaderes?
Mercaderes has a population of 14,824 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 293.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mercaderes?
Mercaderes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.1 inches.