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Palestina, Colombia
Huila Department · Colombia
Palestina is a small city in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 10,454. Elevation: 5,072 ft (1,546 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palestina
Palestina is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,454 |
| Population Density | 102 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.7236°, -76.1340° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Huila Department |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.7 inches (1,974 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palestina
Palestina is a small city in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 10,454. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet (1,546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Palestina
Palestina has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Oct (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1565 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7236°N, 76.1340°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 73 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in |
Palestina has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 66°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (3.9").
Schools in Palestina
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela El Jardin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural Sede Jericó | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural Sede Villas del Macizo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural Sede Sinaí | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural Sede El Tabor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural Sede La Guajira | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural sede Sán Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural: Sede Belen | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa Rural: La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural: El Carmelo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rural: sede Samaría | — | — | — | — |
| Institucion Educativa Rural "Luis Onofre Acosta" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Laureles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cerritos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Porvenir | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palmar De Criollo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guandinosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Normandia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cabecera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Montecristo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Pencil | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palmitos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palestina
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ciento 7 Digital - FM 107.8 | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio opita | — | AAC |
Museums in Palestina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura - Museo Arqueológico Municipal Cuvillos |
Libraries in Palestina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Gustavo Adolfo Vidal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palestina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market | |||||
| Plaza Civica | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Minorista de Pitalito |
Hotels in Palestina
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palestina
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palestina
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palestina
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palestina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palestina
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | FLA | Medium Airport |
| Pitalito Airport | PTX | Medium Airport |
| La Jagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tesalia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Garzón Airport | VGZ | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palestina
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica | |
| Iglesia Movimiento Misionero Mundial | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Palestina
What is the population of Palestina?
Palestina has a population of 10,454 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palestina?
Palestina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches.