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Pital, Colombia

Huila Department · Colombia

Pital is a small city in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 12,246. Elevation: 3,025 ft (922 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,246 Population 109/sq mi density
3,025 ft Elevation 922 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
58.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pital

Pital

Pital är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Huila, i den centrala delen av landet, 300 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Pital ligger 922 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 957.

People

Population12,246
Density109/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain58.1 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation3,025 ft (922 m)
Population12,246
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation3,025 ft (922 m)
Coordinates2.2665°, -75.8044°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceHuila Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation58.1 inches (1,475 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pital

Pital is a small city in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 12,246. The city sits at an elevation of 3,025 feet (922 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Pital

Pital has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Sep (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1322 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 12.9° / 27.2° 89.2
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 13.8° / 27.5° 91.0
Mar 19.7°C / 67°F 14.4° / 27° 161.1
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 13.8° / 26.4° 158.2
May 19°C / 66°F 13.8° / 25.8° 130.3
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.9° 102.8
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 25.1° 58.8
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 11.7° / 27.4° 24.7
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 29.5° 71.1
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 13.5° / 28.7° 140.9
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 14.1° / 26.9° 150.4
Dec 19.3°C / 67°F 14° / 25.7° 143.9
Pital has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,025 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Colombia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,025 ft (922 m)
Area112.1 sq mi (290.3 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates2.2665°N, 75.8044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 72 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 78 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 86 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 93 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 93 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 79 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 147 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 88 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 35 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 79 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 100 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 69 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 145 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 64 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 81 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 113 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 61 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 114 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 66 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in

Pital has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Pital

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela San Antonio - - - -
Escuela Las Minas - - - -
Escuela La Florida - - - -
Escuela Los Olivos - - - -
Escuela El Retiro - - - -
Escuela El Cauchal - - - -
Escuela El Uvital - - - -
Colegio - - - -
escuela - - - -
escuela - - - -
escuela - - - -
Institución Educativa Promoción Social - - - -
Colegio Domingo Savio - - - -
Colegio Infantil Municipal - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pital

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM crossover, noticias AAC 64 kbps
La Ciento 7 Digital - FM 107.8 crossover, entretenimiento AAC 64 kbps
Radio opita - AAC
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM La Plata, Huila - AAC 64 kbps
Global Estéreo 96.8 FM La Plata, Huila - MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Stereo 88.1 FM african music, crossover AAC+ 96 kbps

Libraries in Pital

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jose Maria Rojas Garrido0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Pital

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería
Galería
Palza de Ferias
PLAZA DE MERCADO
Plaza de Mercado

Restaurants in Pital

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Casona

Monuments in Pital

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Virgen del Carmen

Gas Stations in Pital

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #774709796

Banks in Pital

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Pital

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pital

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes AirportFLAMedium Airport
Pitalito AirportPTXMedium Airport
Campo Alegre Airport-Small Airport
El Juncal Airport-Small Airport
El Limonar Airport-Small Airport
El Viso Airport-Small Airport
Guamito Airport-Small Airport
La Floresta Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Rico AirportPCCSmall Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Santana Ramos AirportSROSmall Airport
Tesalia Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pital

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla del Amparo
capilla señor de los milagros
convento
iglesia
Santa Rosa de Lima

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
922 m (3,025 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 Pital

What is the population of Pital?

Pital has a population of 12,246 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 112.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pital?

Pital has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.

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