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Pijao, Colombia

Quindío Department · Colombia

Pijao is a small city in Quindío Department, Colombia with a population of 5,668. Elevation: 5,404 ft (1,647 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,668 Population 55/sq mi density
5,404 ft Elevation 1,647 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pijao

Pijao

The Pijao are an indigenous people from Colombia.

People

Population5,668
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Population5,668
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Coordinates4.3335°, -75.7046°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceQuindío Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pijao

Pijao is a small city in Colombia (Quindío Department) with a population of 5,668. The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet (1,647 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Pijao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Area103.3 sq mi (267.7 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates4.3335°N, 75.7046°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 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 54 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 91 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 46 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 105 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 63 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 14 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 44 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 59 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 87 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 91 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 48 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 145 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 107 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 5 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 139 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 97 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 97 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 67 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 98 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 55 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 66 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 75 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 9.5 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in Coldest
December 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in

Pijao has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Pijao

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio El Mundo Del Rock 70s, 80s MP3
Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte classic, musica tradicional AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Cristiano Bíblico bible, cristiana MP3
la super estación latina 104.1 armenia 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM crossover, cumbia OGG 64 kbps
Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 cultural, hip-hop AAC
Celestial stereo pereira cristiana, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps
RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC 125 kbps
Celestial stereo link alterno cristiana MP3 128 kbps
juventud Stereo 101.9 FM crossover, local radio 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
Pereira Stereo crossover, cumbia MP3

Museums in Pijao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Musical del Quindío
Centro Experimental de la Guadua
CIEA
Hacienda Histórica Cafetera El Cabrero
Insectuarium
Museo arqueológico
Museo de Geología y Suelos
Museo del Café
Museo del Oro Quimbaya

Libraries in Pijao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comfenalco0.0
Biblioteca Comfenalco0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo0.0
Biblioteca Jesús Duque Restrepo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carmelina Soto Valencia0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Hugo Toro Echeverry0.0
Ludoteca Infantil0.0

Farmers Markets in Pijao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería en ruinas
Magro del Quindío
Magro del Quindío
Mercar - Central Mayorista de Armenia
Minimercado San José
Placita Campesina
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Minorista de Armenia
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Pijao

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal colibri
Tarapaka

Restaurants in Pijao

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bodega Pijao
Café Montañero
El buen gusto de Fabiola
Sonia
Yoli Desayunos y almuerzos

Cafes in Pijao

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Luqman
Cafe the origin of the woods
Coffee Crepes Lounge
Dimonte Café
La Floresta
La tienda de buen vivir
La tienda de buen vivir

Banks in Pijao

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Pijao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pijao

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
Heriberto Gíl Martínez AirportULQMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Chambimbal Airport-Small Airport
Chicoral - Estra Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Verde Airport-Small Airport
El Aceituno Airport-Small Airport
El Cedrito Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Escobal Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
Facón Saldaña Airport-Small Airport
General Navas Pardo AirportCPLSmall Airport
Guadalaja Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Elvira Airport-Small Airport
Hato De Opia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Manuelita Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Risaralda Airport-Small Airport
Jabalcón Airport-Small Airport
La .Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Base-Fumivalle Airport-Small Airport
La Macarena Airport-Small Airport
La María Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airport-Small Airport
La Opia Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Las Garzas Airport-Small Airport
Las Gaviotas Airport-Small Airport
Leticia Airport-Small Airport
Los Feria Girón Airport-Small Airport
Los Mangos Airport-Small Airport
Portugalito Airport-Small Airport
Potrerito Airport-Small Airport
Praga Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande Airport-Small Airport
Rio Paila Airport-Small Airport
San Gerardo Airport-Small Airport
San Germán Airport-Small Airport
San Javier Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Tamarindo Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Pijao

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Gómez Arbeláez
Colsanitas
Idime
Medicina Funcional Samsara
Proenso

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pijao

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Parroquia San José
Salón del Reino

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,612 m (8,570 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 Pijao

What is the population of Pijao?

Pijao has a population of 5,668 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 103.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pijao?

Pijao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

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