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Playarrica, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Playarrica is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 5,381. Elevation: 3,442 ft (1,049 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,381 Population 24/sq mi density
3,442 ft Elevation 1,049 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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People

Population5,381
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation3,442 ft (1,049 m)
Population5,381
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation3,442 ft (1,049 m)
Coordinates4.0569°, -75.4103°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,711 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Playarrica

Playarrica is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 5,381. The city sits at an elevation of 3,442 feet (1,049 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Playarrica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,442 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,442 ft (1,049 m)
Area226.4 sq mi (586.4 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates4.0569°N, 75.4103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 146 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 44 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 122 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 44 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 135 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 106 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 57 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 75 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 65 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 119 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 133 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 119 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 90 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 106 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 148 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 111 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 46 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 131 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 127 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 67 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 85 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 93 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
February 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 7.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 9.5 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in Coldest
December 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in

Playarrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in November to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Playarrica

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Inst. Edu. Tec Santo Domingo Savio - - - -
Institución Educativa Pablo VI - - - -
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Radio Stations near Playarrica

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cristiano Bíblico bible, cristiana MP3
la super estación latina 104.1 armenia 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Conectando Estéreo 91.5 FM crossover MP3 128 kbps
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

Farmers Markets in Playarrica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Cafes in Playarrica

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería y Panadería don Juega Juega

Airports Near Playarrica

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Aerosport Airport-Small Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Aniversario Estra Airport-Small Airport
Ataco Airport-Small Airport
Berlín Airport-Small Airport
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Chicoral - Estra Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima 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 Espinal Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
El Recuerdo Airport-Small Airport
Facón Saldaña Airport-Small Airport
General Navas Pardo AirportCPLSmall Airport
Guadalaja Airport-Small Airport
Guamo - Asta Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Elvira Airport-Small Airport
Hato De Opia Airport-Small Airport
Jabalcón Airport-Small Airport
La Bastilla Airport-Small Airport
La María Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airport-Small Airport
La Opia 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
Nueva York Airport-Small Airport
Pajonales 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 Agustín Airport-Small Airport
San Germán Airport-Small Airport
San Javier Airport-Small Airport
San Jerónimo Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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 Playarrica

What is the population of Playarrica?

Playarrica has a population of 5,381 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 226.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Playarrica?

Playarrica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

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