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Olaya, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Olaya is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 710. Elevation: 1,604 ft (489 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

710 Population 9/sq mi density
1,604 ft Elevation 489 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
95.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Olaya

Olaya

Olaya är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Antioquía, i den nordvästra delen av landet, 290 km nordväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Olaya ligger 742 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 710.

People

Population710
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain95.9 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Population710
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Coordinates6.6277°, -75.8127°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation95.9 inches (2,436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Olaya

Olaya is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 710. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet (489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Olaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Area80.6 sq mi (208.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates6.6277°N, 75.8127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.9"
152% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M7.2 126 km
Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 112 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 107 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 92 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 111 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 114 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 126 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 115 km
May 13, 1996 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 118 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 81 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 95 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Oct 18, 1992 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 113 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 111 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 120 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 92 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
April 71°F (21°C) 9.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 9.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 9.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 13.5 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 8.9 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in

Olaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 95.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Olaya

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Olaya primaria - - - -
Institución Educativa Secundaria - - - -
Grupo Adulto Mayor Olaya - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Colchona - - - -
Institucion Educativa Llanadas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sucre - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Piñones - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Guayabo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Pencal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Cominal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Ines - - - -
Institución Educativa Llanadas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Olaya

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia - AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
Briceño Stereo 105.4 FM champeta, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
123vallenato - AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio - MP3 320 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital - MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC

Museums in Olaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de arte religioso
Museo Juan del Corral

Libraries in Olaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública San Juan Bosco0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de La Cultura Gustavo Vázquez0.0
Casa de la Cultura Norberto Arias Barrientos0.0

Farmers Markets in Olaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Artesanal 1541
Plaza de Mercado

Stadiums & Teams in Olaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Olaya

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Chapinero Airport-Small Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa Airport-Small Airport
La Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Mutata Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olaya

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesía
Iglesía

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
972 m (3,189 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 Olaya

What is the population of Olaya?

Olaya has a population of 710 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 80.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olaya?

Olaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.9 inches.

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