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Ospina, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Ospina is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 2,747. Elevation: 9,390 ft (2,862 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,747 Population 24/sq mi density
9,390 ft Elevation 2,862 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Ospina

Ospina

Ospina is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.

People

Population2,747
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation9,390 ft (2,862 m)
Population2,747
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation9,390 ft (2,862 m)
Coordinates1.0595°, -77.5655°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ospina

Ospina is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 2,747. The city sits at an elevation of 9,390 feet (2,862 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Ospina

Ospina has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Mar (11.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 877 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 8.1° / 14.8° 69.6
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.2° 80.0
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.4° / 14.8° 93.1
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 8.3° / 14.9° 100.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.4° 85.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.5° / 13.3° 52.7
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 7.2° / 13.2° 43.8
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.6° 30.0
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 6.9° / 13.8° 40.2
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.8° 75.6
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 106.9
Dec 11.5°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.5° 99.3
Ospina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,390 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Colombia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,390 ft (2,862 m)
Area112.4 sq mi (291.2 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates1.0595°N, 77.5655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 21 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 52 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 143 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 87 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 149 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 48 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 95 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 146 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 113 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 114 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 33 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 68 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 64 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 53 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 47 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 149 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 70 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 58 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 53 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 28 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 36 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 49 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 104 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 113 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 122 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 124 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 127 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 130 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 151 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 177 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 178 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 179 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 183 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
February 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in

Ospina has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Ospina

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CENTRO EDUCATIVO DIVINO NIÑO JESUS - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA PREESC INQUIETUDES INFANTILES - - - -
Escuela Nueva Santa Ana - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Pedro Alto - - - -
Escuela Rural Integ de Cunchila - - - -
Escuela Rural Integ San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix San Miguel - - - -
Escuela San Pedro - - - -
Escuela Nueva Villa del Sur - - - -
Francisco de Paula Santander - - - -
Centro Educativo de Cunchilla - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Alban - - - -
Centro Educativo La Laguna - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Chalitala - - - -
Colegio Municipal Tec San Isidro - - - -
Agrícola Santana - - - -
Primaria Franpas - - - -
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Museums in Ospina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agencia de matriculación vehicular
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi
La Tulpa
Museo Arqueológico de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Germán Bastidas Vaca
Registro Civil

Libraries in Ospina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Ospina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Popular
GALERIA CENTRAL
Mercado Central
Mercado central
Mercado de Ganado
Mercado Municipal San Miguel
Nathalia
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado - Consacá
Plaza de Mercado 20 de Julio
Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos
Surtimax

Theatres in Ospina

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro municipal

Gas Stations in Ospina

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biomax Ospina
Terpel

Stadiums & Teams in Ospina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ospina

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ospina

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Templo San Miguel Arcángel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,862 m (9,390 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 Ospina

What is the population of Ospina?

Ospina has a population of 2,747 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 112.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ospina?

Ospina has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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