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Morales, Colombia

Cauca Department · Colombia

Morales is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 29,737. Elevation: 5,463 ft (1,665 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,737 Population 103/sq mi density
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
83.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Morales

Morales is a Spanish surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alfonso Morales (journalist) (1949–2020), Mexican sports journalist
Alfredo Morales, American footballer
Alvaro Morales (disambiguation), several people
Amado Morales, Puerto Rican javelin thrower
Bartolomé Morales (1737–?), Spanish officer and Florida colonial official
Campo Elías Delgado Morales (1934–1986), Colombian spree killer
Carlos Adrián Morales, Mexican football (soccer) player
Carlos Luis Morales, Ecuadorian football (soccer) goalkeeper
Carlos Morales, Puerto Rican football (soccer) player
Carlos Morales Santos, Paraguayan football (soccer) player
Carlos Morales Troncoso (1940–2014), Dominican politician, former foreign minister
Christina Morales, American politician
Cristina Morales, Spanish kickboxer
Cristóbal de Morales, Spanish composer
Dan Morales, American politician from Texas
Daniel Morales (footballer), Brazilian footballer
Daniel Morales (swimmer), Spanish former swimmer
David Morales (musician), New York-based American DJ and music producer
David Sánchez Morales (1925–1978), American CIA operative
Dianne Morales, American non-profit executive and political candidate
Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales (1908–1971), President of Honduras
Eduardo Morales Miranda, Chilean physician and founder of Universidad Austral de Chile
Enrique Martín Morales, known as Ricky Martin, Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican pop singer
Erik Morales, Mexican professional boxer
Esai Morales, Puerto Rican actor
Esther Morales (1949–2020), Bolivian grocer, businessperson, and public figure
Evo Morales, former president of Bolivia
Fabio de Jesús Morales Grisales (1934–2025), Colombian Roman Catholic bishop
Fernando Morales (volleyball), Puerto Rican volleyball player
Florencio Morales Ramos (1915–1989), Puerto Rican singer, trovador and composer
Francisco Morales (disambiguation), several people
Franco Morales, Chilean basketball player
Frank Morales, New York City-based American priest and journalist
Franklin E. Morales (1884–1962), American diplomat
Franklin Morales, Venezuelan baseball player
Guillem Morales, Spanish filmmaker
Jacobo Morales, Puerto Rican actor
Javier Morales, Argentine football (soccer) player
Jimmy Morales, President of Guatemala (2016–2020)
José Luis Morales, Spanish football player
José Luis Morales, Spanish football player
José Morales, American baseball player
Juan Bautista Morales, Spanish Dominican missionary
Kendrys Morales, Cuban baseball player
Leonardo Morales (Scouting), Costa Rican Scout leader
Luis Morales (athlete), Puerto Rican track-and-field sprinter
Makisig Morales, Filipino former actor
Manolo Rivera Morales (1934–1996), Puerto Rican sportscaster
Manuel Morales (basketball), Peruvian basketball player
Marco Morales, American football player
María Antonia Morales (1931–2024), Chilean judge and lawyer
Maricel "Marang" Morales, Filipino politician, actress, beauty queen and singer
Mario Morales, Puerto Rican basketball player
Mark Morales (1968–2021), American dance music producer
Memo Morales (1937–2017), Venezuelan singer
Mikoy Morales, Filipino actor
Natalie Morales (actress), American actress
Natalie Morales (journalist), American journalist for NBC
Pablo Morales American Olympic swimmer, Gold and Silver medalist
Pablo Morales Pérez (1905–1969), Venezuelan baseball executive and promoter
Pedro Morales (1942–2019), Puerto Rican professional wrestler
Pedro Morales Flores, Chilean football player
Rags Morales, American comic book artist
Ramón Morales, Mexican professional footballer
Rebecca Jo Morales, American artist
Ricardo Arjona Morales, Guatemalan song writer, music producer, poet, singer
Ricardo Morales (disambiguation), several people
Rodolfo Morales (1925–2001), Mexican artist
Sylvestro "Pedro" Morales (18??–1???), Mexican bandit
Vicky Morales, Filipino broadcast journalist and television presenter
Vina Morales, Filipino singer and actress
Virgilio Morales Díaz, Cuban Boy Scout leader
William Morales, Puerto Rican terrorist.

People

Population29,737
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain83.3 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Population29,737
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Coordinates2.7545°, -76.6279°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCauca Department
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation83.3 inches (2,115 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morales

Morales is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 29,737. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet (1,665 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Morales

Morales has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Sep (21.8°C), the coldest is Nov (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1527 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 16.4° / 30.1° 104.5
Feb 21.5°C / 71°F 16.7° / 29.1° 102.6
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 16.3° / 28.7° 129.3
Apr 21.4°C / 71°F 16.8° / 29.2° 194.7
May 21.8°C / 71°F 17.3° / 29.6° 161.9
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 16.7° / 29.4° 162.2
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 16.5° / 30.1° 99.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 16.5° / 30.6° 64.7
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 17° / 29.9° 81.3
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 17° / 29.1° 152.5
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 17° / 28.1° 143.8
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 16.6° / 28.4° 130.8
Morales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Colombia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Area287.4 sq mi (744.3 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates2.7545°N, 76.6279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.3"
119% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 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 96 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 66 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 144 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 104 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 115 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 14 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 76 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 55 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 55 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 73 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 95 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 91 km
Aug 22, 2003 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 28 km
May 12, 2022 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia M5.0 142 km
Jan 31, 2011 8 km N of Yotoco, Colombia M4.9 134 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 126 km
Feb 19, 2018 Colombia M4.8 149 km
Apr 29, 2017 14 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.8 141 km
May 23, 2025 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 55 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
February 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
March 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 9.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 10.8 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 10.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in

Morales has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 66°F in June to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Morales

98+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Cent Doc El Arenal - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Recuerdo Media Loma - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Paz Matapalo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Catalina - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Jalaya - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Nueva Florida - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA ESR RUR MISAK PALERMO - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Florida - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Santa Barbara - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Pan de Azucar - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Roque - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Estación - - - -
Escuela El Porvenir - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Antonio - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Rafael - - - -
ESCUELA RUR ALTERNADA DE CAÑAVERAL - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Mango - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Rosa Santa Rosa - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Los Cafes - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Socorro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Cristóbal - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Vega - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Danubio - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Maco - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Medellin - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Los Uvales - - - -
Los Pinos - - - -
IE Uvlws - - - -
Caña dulce - - - -
Escuela Urb Integ - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA BTO MIX FRANCISCO ANTONIO RADA - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Inependencia - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Michinchal - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Buenavista - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Marcongo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Camilo Torres - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Mango - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Floresta - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Agrado - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Loma Corta - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc La Union - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Diviso - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Salinas - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Mix El Nuevo Porvenir - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENT DOC RUR MATECAÑA - - - -
Colegio Integ Santa Elena - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Valparaiso - - - -
Colegio Agroindustrial Misak San Pedro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San José del Carmelo - - - -
Escuela El Melcho - - - -
Escuela - - - -
El meson - - - -
Hermes Martínez - - - -
San Francisco - - - -
San Antonio - - - -
Escuela Buena Vista - - - -
Camilo Torres - - - -
Escuela La Estrella - - - -
Escuela Los Cafes - - - -
Escuela La Estacion - - - -
Escuela La Estrella - - - -
Escuela La Estrella - - - -
Escuela Matarredonda - - - -
Escuela Campoalegre - - - -
Escuela rural mixta San Antonio - - - -
Escuela El Arrayan - - - -
Escuela El Agrado - - - -
Escuela El Rosal - - - -
Escuela Guaicoseco - - - -
Escuela El Arenal - - - -
Escuela Santa Barbara - - - -
Escuela San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Rosario - - - -
Escuela El Diamante - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Nueva Esperanza - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Crucero Pan de Azucar - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Union Hatillo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Playon - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Cerro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Estrella - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Piedra del Oso - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Semillero Ninos Paeces - - - -
Colegio Agrop Hermes Martinez - - - -
Colegio Agrop Maximo Gomez - - - -
Institución Departamental Indg Misak Misak Ala Kusreinuk Minga Educativa Intercultural K - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Intgl de Formación E Inv Wampiano - - - -
Escuela Michinchal - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Caimito - - - -
Centro Educativo Centro Docente La Concordia - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Arrayan - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENT DOC CAÑA DULCE - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Lorena - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Melcho - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Miguel - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San José - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Casitas - - - -
Máximo Gomez - - - -
La concordia - - - -
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Radio Stations near Morales

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 1040 (1040 AM) 2000s, 50s AAC+ 48 kbps
Canela Estereo 99.4 FM boleros, colombian music AAC+ 80 kbps
POPAYAN FM 105.1 - AAC 112 kbps
Mi Ruta Mi Musica Retro dance, dj sets AAC
Super Estación 88.9 80s en español, pop en español e inglés MP3 128 kbps
Tropicana Popayán 106.1 crossover, latino MP3 128 kbps
Refrigerio para el Alma christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3

Libraries in Morales

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
CARLOS ASAEL HURTADO0.0

Farmers Markets in Morales

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D1
El gigante
Galería de mercado
Mandiva
Market
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Super tienda Panamericana
Tienda y licores
Venta de Chirrincho

Hotels in Morales

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huevito

Restaurants in Morales

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El buen sabor
Parador y restaurante Donde Rosita
Restaurante enigma

Clinics in Morales

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud
San Francisco

Gas Stations in Morales

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092402363
CO #1092456487
CO #3705043323
CO #6229504935
Hatillo
San Isidro

Banks in Morales

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Morales

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Morales

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guillermo León Valencia AirportPPNMedium Airport
Castilla Central Airport-Small Airport
Cavasa Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabx Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Incauca Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Mayaguez Airport-Small Airport
La Arrobleda Airport-Small Airport
La Cabaña Airport-Small Airport
La Esmeralda Airport-Small Airport
Las Cañas Airport-Small Airport
Lopez de Micay AirportLMXSmall Airport
Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
Udelva Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morales

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Caña dulce
Iglesia
Morales
Niño Jesús

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,677 m (5,502 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 Morales

What is the population of Morales?

Morales has a population of 29,737 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 287.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morales?

Morales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.3 inches.

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