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Mosquera, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
Mosquera is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 10,203. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mosquera
Mosquera is a surname of Galician origin, later spreading to other parts of Spain such as Castile and Extremadura or Latin America. The family crest states (Spanish) Gallego. It derives from the mansion of the family's founder, Ramiro de Mosquera. In the fifth century, it was already linked to Moscoso, one of Galicia's oldest notable families. In Galicia, one of the oldest houses was in Coto de Villar de Payo Muniz, a dos leguas from Ourense. Another existed at villa de Vilariño de Conso.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,203 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.5086°, -78.4511° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 174.0 inches (4,420 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mosquera
Mosquera is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 10,203. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 174.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Mosquera
Mosquera has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Dec (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2413 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 68 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 384.5 sq mi (996.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5086°N, 78.4511°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 185 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 187 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 21.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 18.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Coldest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in |
Mosquera has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 174.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (21.4") and March the driest (9.8").
Schools in Mosquera
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Urb Mix La Porquera | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo del Pacifico Mosquera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Cocal Jimenez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Tierra Firme | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Cartera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Firme Cifuentes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Miel de Abeja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Chapelar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Cantil | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cocal de Los Payanes | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RUR MIX PIÑAL RELLENO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rosal Pampa Chapila | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Tortugo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mixta Rural Pampa Quiñónez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Cocal de Los Payanes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Playa Nueva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Campo Alegre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva de Barrera | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mosquera
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guapi Airport | GPI | Medium Airport |
| La Florida Airport | TCO | Medium Airport |
| Bocas De Satinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Charco Airport | ECR | Small Airport |
| Los Mulatos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mosquera Airport | MQR | Small Airport |
| Payán Airport | PYN | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | ISD | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Mosquera?
Mosquera has a population of 10,203 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 384.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mosquera?
Mosquera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 68 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 174.0 inches.