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Palocabildo, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Palocabildo is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 9,120. Elevation: 4,760 ft (1,451 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,120 Population 342/sq mi density
4,760 ft Elevation 1,451 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
94.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Palocabildo

Palocabildo

Palocabildo is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia.

People

Population9,120
Density342/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain94.6 in/yr
Sunny Days164/yr
Elevation4,760 ft (1,451 m)
Population9,120
Population Density342 / sq mi
Elevation4,760 ft (1,451 m)
Coordinates5.1171°, -75.0173°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation94.6 inches (2,402 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palocabildo

Palocabildo is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 9,120. The city sits at an elevation of 4,760 feet (1,451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Palocabildo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,760 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,760 ft (1,451 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates5.1171°N, 75.0173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.6"
149% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 62 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 77 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 147 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 107 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 65 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 143 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 101 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 111 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 145 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 59 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 112 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 138 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 104 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 91 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 128 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 129 km
Jan 23, 1991 5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia M4.9 142 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 31 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 42 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 51 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 62 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 10.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 10.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 11.8 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 10.5 in Coldest
December 65°F (18°C) 7.0 in

Palocabildo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (4.8").

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Radio Stations near Palocabildo

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Colombia Salsa Dura bomba, fania AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Lounge chill, chillout AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Urbana hip hop, metadata AAC 128 kbps
Amor Stereo - MP3
Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) culture, full service MP3 64 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) culture, ipiales MP3 192 kbps
Colombia Pop Rock 00s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palocabildo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Segunda Expedición Botánica
Casa Museo Memorial De Armero
Museo De Armero
Museo de Armero

Libraries in Palocabildo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Armero Guayabal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Herveo0.0
bliblioteca0.0
Centro Cultural y de la juventud0.0

Farmers Markets in Palocabildo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos
Plaza
Plaza De Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza Mercado

Cafes in Palocabildo

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caprichos

Gas Stations in Palocabildo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1090341281

Banks in Palocabildo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banagrario

Stadiums & Teams in Palocabildo

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Airports Near Palocabildo

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Verde Airport-Small Airport
El Cedrito Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Escobal Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
Hato De Opia Airport-Small Airport
La Carmelita Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Opia Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Leticia Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Pajonales Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande Airport-Small Airport
San Javier Airport-Small Airport
San Jerónimo Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Teucali Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport
Ventaquemada Airport-Small Airport
Waterloo Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Palocabildo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEDINESAG

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palocabildo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,350 m (4,429 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 Palocabildo

What is the population of Palocabildo?

Palocabildo has a population of 9,120 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palocabildo?

Palocabildo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.6 inches.

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