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Obando, Colombia

Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia

Obando is a small city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 10,970. Elevation: 3,058 ft (932 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,970 Population 137/sq mi density
3,058 ft Elevation 932 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Obando

Obando

Obando är en kommunhuvudort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Valle del Cauca, i den centrala delen av landet, 210 km väster om huvudstaden Bogotá. Obando ligger 932 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 7 298.

People

Population10,970
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation3,058 ft (932 m)
Population10,970
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation3,058 ft (932 m)
Coordinates4.5758°, -75.9739°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceValle del Cauca Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Obando

Obando is a small city in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 10,970. The city sits at an elevation of 3,058 feet (932 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Obando

Obando has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is May (22.1°C), the coldest is Nov (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2179 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 16.6° / 29.4° 120.8
Feb 21.9°C / 71°F 17.1° / 29° 163.4
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.6° / 28.7° 179.4
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 16.9° / 28.7° 245.2
May 22.1°C / 72°F 17.6° / 28.9° 238.2
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 16.9° / 28.2° 204.7
Jul 21.9°C / 71°F 16.4° / 28.9° 166.5
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 16.8° / 29.2° 145.3
Sep 21.9°C / 71°F 17.1° / 29° 126.2
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 16.9° / 28.6° 210.8
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 17.1° / 27.4° 210.4
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 17° / 28.1° 168.6
Obando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,058 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Colombia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,058 ft (932 m)
Area80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates4.5758°N, 75.9739°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

421 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 85 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 77 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 75 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 89 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 28 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 47 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 31 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 72 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 78 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 58 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 116 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 23 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 40 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 74 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 76 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 83 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 100 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 113 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 59 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 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 72 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 73 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 80 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 8.8 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in Coldest
December 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in

Obando has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Obando

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Colombia Lounge chill, chillout AAC 128 kbps
Radio El Mundo Del Rock 70s, 80s MP3
Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte classic, musica tradicional AAC+ 128 kbps
la super estación latina 104.1 armenia 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM crossover, cumbia OGG 64 kbps
Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 cultural, hip-hop AAC
Celestial stereo pereira cristiana, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps
RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC 125 kbps
Celestial stereo link alterno cristiana MP3 128 kbps
juventud Stereo 101.9 FM crossover, local radio MP3
Pereira Stereo crossover, cumbia MP3
Angular Stereo 97.2 FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Obando

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Virrey
Hacienda Histórica Cafetera El Cabrero
Museo arqueológico
Museo de la Uva y el Vino
Museo del Café
Museo Rayo

Libraries in Obando

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agustín Antonio Sarria0.0
Biblioteca pública municipal El Cairo0.0
Biblioteca Regional Víctor Manuel Patiño Rodríguez0.0
Casa Cultural y Biblioteca Comfamiliar0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Library Crisol0.0
Library Crisol0.0
Libreria Naranjo0.0

Farmers Markets in Obando

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Ara
Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa
El tio
Galería Principal
Merca plaza
Olimpica
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado El Cairo
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Obando

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apanados La Ricura
Gisela
Restaurante Valu

Theme Parks in Obando

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque Recreacional Obando

Gas Stations in Obando

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EDS Esso Obando
EDS Santa Lucía

Banks in Obando

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Davivienda

Stadiums & Teams in Obando

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Obando

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
Heriberto Gíl Martínez AirportULQMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Chambimbal AirportSmall Airport
Darien Calima AirportSmall Airport
El Cedrito AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Milagro AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Elvira AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Risaralda AirportSmall Airport
La Macarena AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirportSmall Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
Las Gaviotas AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportCOGSmall Airport
Portugalito AirportSmall Airport
Praga AirportSmall Airport
Rio Paila AirportSmall Airport
San Marino AirportSmall Airport
San Pablo AirportSmall Airport
Tierra Blanca AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obando

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia La Santa Cruz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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 Obando

What is the population of Obando?

Obando has a population of 10,970 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 80.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Obando?

Obando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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