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Natagaima, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Natagaima is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 22,455. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,455 Population 59/sq mi density
1,070 ft Elevation 326 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
65.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Natagaima

Natagaima

Natagaima is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia, on the shore of the Magdalena River, at 326 meters (1,070 ft) above sea level. The population of the municipality was 21,324 as of the 1993 census, and its average temperature is 26 °C (79 °F). Natagaima was founded in 1606 by Spanish conqueror Juan de Borja y Armendia.

People

Population22,455
Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain65.9 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population22,455
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Coordinates3.6206°, -75.0942°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation65.9 inches (1,675 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Natagaima

Natagaima is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 22,455. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Natagaima

Natagaima has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.6°C), the coldest is Jun (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1488 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.1° / 34.6° 87.0
Feb 26°C / 79°F 19.3° / 35.3° 101.3
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 19.7° / 34° 161.5
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 19.2° / 32.6° 186.1
May 24.5°C / 76°F 18.6° / 31.8° 164.0
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 17.5° / 31.7° 126.3
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 17.4° / 33.3° 75.6
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 18.2° / 35.7° 53.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.3° / 36.9° 85.7
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 18.9° / 35.4° 148.6
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 19.1° / 32.7° 165.3
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 19.2° / 32.6° 132.7
Natagaima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area380.5 sq mi (985.5 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates3.6206°N, 75.0942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.9"
74% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 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 77 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 133 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 84 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 132 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 117 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 101 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 97 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 106 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 86 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 51 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 62 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 127 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 35 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 123 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 142 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 150 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 130 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 110 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Jan 31, 2011 8 km N of Yotoco, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 118 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 137 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 144 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Coldest
December 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in

Natagaima has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in November to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Natagaima

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Tinajas - - - -
Institución Educativa Anchique - - - -
Escuela Guasimal Guadualeja - - - -
INST. EDU. JUAN LOZANO SÁNCHEZ - COYAIMA - - - -
INST. EDU. COYARCO - COYAIMA - - - -
Institución Educativa Técnica Francisco José de Caldas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Natagaima

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Conectando Estéreo 91.5 FM crossover MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Natagaima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Natagaima
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Gas Stations in Natagaima

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #608031100
EDS San Nicolás
Primax
Terpel

Airports Near Natagaima

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Aerosport Airport-Small Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Aniversario Estra Airport-Small Airport
Ataco Airport-Small Airport
Berlín Airport-Small Airport
Chicoral - Estra Airport-Small Airport
El Aceituno Airport-Small Airport
El Espinal Airport-Small Airport
El Recuerdo Airport-Small Airport
Facón Saldaña Airport-Small Airport
General Navas Pardo AirportCPLSmall Airport
Guadalaja Airport-Small Airport
Guamito Airport-Small Airport
Guamo - Asta Airport-Small Airport
Jabalcón Airport-Small Airport
La Bastilla Airport-Small Airport
La Manga Airport-Small Airport
La María Airport-Small Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base-Small Airport
Los Feria Girón Airport-Small Airport
Los Mangos Airport-Small Airport
Nueva York Airport-Small Airport
Planadas AirportPLASmall Airport
Polonia Airport-Small Airport
Potrerito Airport-Small Airport
San Agustín Airport-Small Airport
San Diego Airport-Small Airport
San Germán Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Sinai Airport-Small Airport
Tamarindo Airport-Small Airport
Tolemaida Air Base-Small Airport
Uribe AirportURISmall Airport
Varsovia Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Natagaima

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Natividad de Nuestra Señora

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
326 m (1,070 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 Natagaima

What is the population of Natagaima?

Natagaima has a population of 22,455 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 380.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Natagaima?

Natagaima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.9 inches.

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