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Nariño, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Nariño is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 3,186. Elevation: 5,433 ft (1,656 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,186 Population 3/sq mi density
5,433 ft Elevation 1,656 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
98.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Nariño

Nariño

Nariño is a department of Colombia named after independence leader Antonio Nariño. Its capital is Pasto. It is in the west of the country, bordering Ecuador and the Pacific Ocean.

People

Population3,186
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain98.9 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Population3,186
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Coordinates5.6089°, -75.1766°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation98.9 inches (2,512 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nariño

Nariño is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 3,186. The city sits at an elevation of 5,433 feet (1,656 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Nariño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,433 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Colombia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Area1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates5.6089°N, 75.1766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 69 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 110 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 141 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 73 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 149 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 122 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 149 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 62 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 150 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 79 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 67 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 148 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 112 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 87 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 132 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 109 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Feb 14, 1991 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 59 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 81 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 90 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 6.1 in
March 61°F (16°C) 7.7 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 10.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 11.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 7.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in
August 60°F (16°C) 7.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 9.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 9.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 6.5 in Coldest

Nariño has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in December to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 98.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (5.4").

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Schools in Nariño

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
El Bosque - - - -
Venecia - - - -
Venecia - - - -
El Bosque - - - -
La Hermosa - - - -
Nechi - - - -
CarañO - - - -
El Bosque - - - -
El Zafiro - - - -
Media Cuesta - - - -
La Argentina - - - -
El Pedregal - - - -
La Pedrera - - - -
Escuela Argentina - - - -
San Pablo - - - -
San Pablo - - - -
Santa Rosa - - - -
Escuela Balvanera - - - -
Escuela Aguacatal - - - -
Escuela El Guamito - - - -
Escuela Las Mangas - - - -
Escuela Las Mangas - - - -
Escuela Venecia - - - -
Escuela Guadualito - - - -
Escuela El Carmelo - - - -
Escuela El Carmelo - - - -
Escuela Quiebra De San Juan - - - -
Escuela El PiñAl - - - -
Escuela La Balvanera - - - -
Escuela El Llano - - - -
Escuela Limon - - - -
Escuela El Recreo - - - -
Escuela Campo Alegre - - - -
Puente Linda - - - -
Escuela Morro Azul - - - -
Escuela R?o Arriba - - - -
Escuela El Roble - - - -
Escuela La Linda - - - -
Escuela San Pedro Abajo - - - -
Escuela La Linda - - - -
Escuela San Miguel - - - -
Escuela El Condor - - - -
Escuela Quiebra De San Jose - - - -
Escuela San Agustin - - - -
Escuela La Primavera - - - -
Escuela Balsora - - - -
Escuela El Jazmin - - - -
Escuela Guamal - - - -
Escuela El Recreo - - - -
El Verdal - - - -
El Verdal - - - -
Miraflores - - - -
San Pablo - - - -
Escuela San Andrés - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Pablo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Guamito - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Quiebra De San Juan - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Jazmin - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Bosque - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Quiebra De San Jose - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Pedrera - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Berlin - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Limon - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Aguacatal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Llano - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Iguana - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Pedro Arriba - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Balvanera - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Damas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Venecia - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Linda - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Guadualito - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Balsora - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Zafiro - - - -
Institucion Educativa Pto Venus - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Guamal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Caraño - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Mangas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Argentina - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Condor - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Recreo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Piñal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Miguel - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Quiebra Honda - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Palmar - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Requintadero - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Rosa - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Morro Azul - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Carmelo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Media Cuesta - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Joaquin - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Uvital - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Andres - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Rio Arriba - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Recreo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Simeon Lopez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Agustin - - - -
Institucion Educativa Inmaculada Concepcion - - - -
Sede Ana De La Sagrada Familia - - - -
Esc. El Palmar - - - -
Escuela Guaimaral - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nariño

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Amor Stereo - MP3
WRadio Colombia baladas, clasicos AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) culture, full service MP3 64 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
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
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
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC

Libraries in Nariño

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aula Múltiple0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Hotels in Nariño

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Sammy
Hotel Pocitos

Restaurants in Nariño

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Termales Espiritu santo

Gas Stations in Nariño

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1081166389
Zeuss

Airports Near Nariño

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Risaralda Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,388 m (4,554 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 Nariño

What is the population of Nariño?

Nariño has a population of 3,186 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,111.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nariño?

Nariño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.9 inches.

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