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Piedras, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Piedras is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 5,662. Elevation: 1,293 ft (394 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,662 Population 23/sq mi density
1,293 ft Elevation 394 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
79.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Piedras

Piedras

Piedras is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 4,421 as of the 1993 census.

People

Population5,662
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain79.2 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Population5,662
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Coordinates4.5426°, -74.8782°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation79.2 inches (2,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piedras

Piedras is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 5,662. The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet (394 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Piedras

Piedras has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Nov (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1658 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.4° 82.5
Feb 24°C / 75°F 20.5° / 27.6° 110.2
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.7° 163.1
Apr 23.4°C / 74°F 20° / 26.9° 233.8
May 23.6°C / 74°F 20.4° / 26.9° 225.8
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 20° / 27.1° 105.3
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 20.5° / 27.9° 72.5
Aug 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 66.2
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 19.8° / 28.6° 124.7
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 20° / 27.3° 182.0
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 19.8° / 25.9° 171.8
Dec 23°C / 73°F 19.6° / 26.5° 119.6
Piedras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area245.8 sq mi (636.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates4.5426°N, 74.8782°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.2"
108% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 124 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 102 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 122 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 149 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 79 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 94 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 141 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 126 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 142 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 103 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 110 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 91 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 124 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 103 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 70 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 129 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 52 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 62 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 63 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 76 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Piedras has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (2.9").

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Radio Stations near Piedras

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
40 Principales Colombia pop, reggaeton MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cristiano Bíblico bible, cristiana MP3
Aro Radio - MP3 128 kbps
LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ bible, pentecostalism MP3
Ecos del Combeima (HJNC, 790 kHz AM, Ibagué, Tolima) full service, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Piedras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fabrica de Tabaco
Museo del Arado
Museo Médico de la Lepra

Libraries in Piedras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Piedras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza Mercado

Airports Near Piedras

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Aerosport Airport-Small Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Aniversario Estra Airport-Small Airport
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Chicoral - Estra Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Verde Airport-Small Airport
El Aceituno Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Escobal Airport-Small Airport
El Espinal Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
El Recuerdo Airport-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Facón Saldaña Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Guadalaja Airport-Small Airport
Guamo - Asta Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
Hato De Opia Airport-Small Airport
Jabalcón Airport-Small Airport
La Bastilla Airport-Small Airport
La Carmelita Airport-Small Airport
La María Airport-Small Airport
La Opia Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Leticia Airport-Small Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base-Small Airport
Los Feria Girón Airport-Small Airport
Los Mangos Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Nueva York Airport-Small Airport
Pajonales Airport-Small Airport
Potrerito Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande Airport-Small Airport
San Agustín 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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
403 m (1,322 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 Piedras

What is the population of Piedras?

Piedras has a population of 5,662 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 245.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piedras?

Piedras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches.

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