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Murillo, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Murillo is a small town in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 1,860. Elevation: 9,797 ft (2,986 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,860 Population 16/sq mi density
9,797 ft Elevation 2,986 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Murillo

Murillo

Murillo is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 4,953 as of the 2005 census, 1,569 who lived within the town of Murillo, the remainder in rural areas of the municipality.

People

Population1,860
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation9,797 ft (2,986 m)
Population1,860
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation9,797 ft (2,986 m)
Coordinates4.8739°, -75.1715°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,552 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murillo

Murillo is a small town in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 1,860. The city sits at an elevation of 9,797 feet (2,986 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Murillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,797 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below Colombia avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,797 ft (2,986 m)
Area116.1 sq mi (300.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates4.8739°N, 75.1715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

256 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 131 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 54 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 125 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 122 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 77 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 48 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 55 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 142 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 76 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 80 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 54 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 107 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 114 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 116 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 110 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 100 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 67 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 17 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 22 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 28 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 30 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Warmest
April 46°F (8°C) 7.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 6.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Murillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 45°F in October to 46°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Murillo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santa barbara
Institución Educativa Lepanto Sede La Gloria
Institución Educativa Lepanto Sede Sabana Larga
Institución Educativa Lepanto Sede Las Novillas
Institución Educativa Lepanto Sede Santa Barbara
Institución Educativa Lepanto Sede Canaan
IE. Lepanto
Institucion Educativa El Bosque - Sede Guamal
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Radio Stations near Murillo

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Colombia Salsa Dura bomba, fania AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Lounge chill, chillout AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Urbana hip hop, metadata AAC 128 kbps
Radio Cristiano Bíblico bible, cristiana MP3
Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM crossover, cumbia OGG 64 kbps
Aro Radio MP3 128 kbps
LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ bible, pentecostalism MP3
Ecos del Combeima (HJNC, 790 kHz AM, Ibagué, Tolima) full service, local news MP3 128 kbps
Angular Stereo 97.2 FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Colombia Crossover bachata, caribe AAC+ 128 kbps
Colombia Pop Rock 00s, 80s AAC 128 kbps

Libraries in Murillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Herveo0.0
bliblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Murillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos
Galeria del Pueblo
Plaza
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza Mercado

Restaurants in Murillo

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El tablazo
Et paisita
Montaña de fuego
Pizca de amor
Restaurante central

Cafes in Murillo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salinas

Gas Stations in Murillo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio

Stadiums & Teams in Murillo

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Airports Near Murillo

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Aerosport AirportSmall Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Boluca AirportSmall Airport
Calicanto AirportSmall Airport
Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Chicoral - Estra AirportSmall Airport
Colombaima AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Verde AirportSmall Airport
El Aceituno AirportSmall Airport
El Cedrito AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Escobal AirportSmall Airport
El Espinal AirportSmall Airport
El Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
El Recuerdo AirportSmall Airport
El Santuario AirportSmall Airport
El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Ganadería AirportSmall Airport
Guadalaja AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda García AirportSmall Airport
Hato De Opia AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Risaralda AirportSmall Airport
La Carmelita AirportSmall Airport
La Opia AirportSmall Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
Las Gaviotas AirportSmall Airport
Leticia AirportSmall Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air BaseSmall Airport
Los Feria Girón AirportSmall Airport
Nueva York AirportSmall Airport
Pajonales AirportSmall Airport
Pensilvania AirportSmall Airport
Portugalito AirportSmall Airport
Potrerito AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Javier AirportSmall Airport
San Jerónimo AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Teucali AirportSmall Airport
Tolemaida Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murillo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia La Medalla Milagrosa

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,986 m (9,797 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

Volcanoes Near Murillo

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m 2020
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m 850 BC

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 Murillo

What is the population of Murillo?

Murillo has a population of 1,860 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 116.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murillo?

Murillo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.

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