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Olaya Herrera, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Olaya Herrera is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 9,820. Elevation: 5,466 ft (1,666 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,820 Population 190/sq mi density
5,466 ft Elevation 1,666 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
58.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Olaya Herrera

Olaya Herrera

Olaya Herrera is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia. Named after the former President of Colombia Enrique Olaya Herrera. Its municipal seat is known as Bocas de Satinga.

People

Population9,820
Density190/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain58.9 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation5,466 ft (1,666 m)
Population9,820
Population Density190 / sq mi
Elevation5,466 ft (1,666 m)
Coordinates1.2480°, -77.4909°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.9 inches (1,496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Olaya Herrera

Olaya Herrera is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 9,820. The city sits at an elevation of 5,466 feet (1,666 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Olaya Herrera

Olaya Herrera has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Dec (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 15.2° / 22.7° 103.9
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 15.3° / 22.5° 90.1
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.5° / 22.5° 130.6
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 15.4° / 22.3° 160.6
May 19.5°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.1° 123.5
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 56.7
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.2° 33.2
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.7° 16.4
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.4° 60.3
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 15.1° / 23.1° 137.3
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 15.1° / 21.7° 176.7
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 15° / 21.6° 127.0
Olaya Herrera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,466 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Colombia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,466 ft (1,666 m)
Area51.8 sq mi (134.1 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates1.2480°N, 77.4909°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 147 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 17 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 74 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 109 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 144 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 26 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 117 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 121 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 134 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 90 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 32 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 69 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 76 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 90 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 86 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 79 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 149 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 84 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 14 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 54 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 69 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 124 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 134 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 143 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 146 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 149 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 152 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 170 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 173 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 199 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
February 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 7.0 in Warmest
May 58°F (15°C) 5.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 7.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in

Olaya Herrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 57°F in July to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Olaya Herrera

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rumipamba - - - -
Escuela El Guabo - - - -
Centro Educativo El Rosario - - - -
Centro Educativo El Guadual - - - -
Centro Educativo German - - - -
Centro Educativo El Limonal - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Cruz de Mayo - - - -
Centro Educativo El Chupadero - - - -
Centro Educativo El Campamento - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San José del Salado - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Guabo - - - -
Concentración de Desarrollo Rural - - - -
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Museums in Olaya Herrera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Ciencia
Casa de la Ciencia
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Oro
Museo del Oro
Museo Taminango
Museo Taminango
Pinacoteca Departamental
Pinacoteca Departamental

Libraries in Olaya Herrera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos César Puyana0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cocuyos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Aranda0.0
Bilbioteca Pública Senderos del Saber0.0

Farmers Markets in Olaya Herrera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Ganado
Mercado de los dos puentes
Mercado del tejar
Nathalia
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado - Consacá
Plaza de mercado Potrerillo
Surtimax

Stadiums & Teams in Olaya Herrera

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha Heraldo Romero Sanchez
Estadio Departamental Libertad

Airports Near Olaya Herrera

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
Maguí Payán Airport-Small Airport
Orito Airport-Small Airport
Payán AirportPYNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Olaya Herrera

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEHANI
Centro Ortopédico de Nariño
Clínica morásurco
Veterinaria valle de atriz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,666 m (5,466 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 Herrera

What is the population of Olaya Herrera?

Olaya Herrera has a population of 9,820 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 51.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olaya Herrera?

Olaya Herrera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches.

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