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Puerto Asís, Colombia

Putumayo Department · Colombia

Puerto Asís is a small city in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 29,782. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,782 Population 22/sq mi density
820 ft Elevation 250 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
149.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Puerto Asís

Puerto Asís

Puerto Asís is a Colombian municipality and city in Putumayo Department. It is located on the west bank of the Putumayo River, downstream from the mouth of the Guamués River, 75 km (47 mi) south of (Cardinal) Mocoa. Bordering Ecuador, Puerto Asís municipality is the most populous municipality of the department, with a population of 67,211.

People

Population29,782
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain149.0 in/yr
Sunny Days89/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Population29,782
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Coordinates0.5051°, -76.4957°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvincePutumayo Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation149.0 inches (3,785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Asís

Puerto Asís is a small city in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 29,782. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 149.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Puerto Asís

Puerto Asís has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2135 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 30.5° 129.4
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21.3° / 30.9° 145.0
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.3° 234.6
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 20.6° / 30° 248.3
May 24.6°C / 76°F 20.4° / 29.5° 268.2
Jun 23.9°C / 75°F 19.5° / 28.6° 201.2
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 18.9° / 28.7° 131.3
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30.1° 90.4
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 20.3° / 30.9° 100.5
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.8° 184.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.2° 196.6
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.8° 205.1
Puerto Asís has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 89 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 149.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Colombia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days89 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area1,371.8 sq mi (3,552.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates0.5051°N, 76.4957°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 149.0"
292% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 15.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 28, 2024.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 122 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 150 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 135 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 107 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 120 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 119 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 144 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 133 km
Jun 30, 1996 13 km NNE of Boca Suno, Ecuador M4.5 138 km
Jan 25, 2018 27 km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M4.5 144 km
Mar 4, 1995 5 km E of Nariño, Colombia M4.4 125 km
Jan 26, 2023 Ecuador M4.4 129 km
Mar 9, 2014 35 km E of Pimampiro, Ecuador M4.3 128 km
May 21, 2023 61 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M4.3 115 km
Jan 15, 2023 17 km SE of Córdoba, Colombia M4.3 104 km
Apr 21, 1999 42 km WNW of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador M4.2 124 km
Nov 14, 2000 5 km SW of Ancuya, Colombia M4.2 142 km
May 9, 2005 8 km SSW of Potosí, Colombia M4.2 124 km
May 9, 1996 12 km NE of Boca Suno, Ecuador M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 126 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 144 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 161 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 164 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 171 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 174 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 190 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 14.2 in
April 76°F (25°C) 15.9 in Wettest
May 76°F (24°C) 15.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 15.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 14.2 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in Warmest
December 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in

Puerto Asís has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 149.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (8.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Puerto Asís

Institution Type Founded Website
Autónoma de Nariño University - ,
Escuela Vereda La Rosa College - ,
SENA College - ,

Schools in Puerto Asís

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OTRA-SIGLA PREESC DESPERTAR INFANTIL - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Medellin - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Teresita - - - -
Colegio Santa Teresa Sede San Fernando - - - -
Jardín Infantil Geniecitos - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix San Nicolás - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Danta - - - -
ESCUELA RUR MIX NARIÑO NARIÑO - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Delicias - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Metropolitano - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Playa Hong Kong - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Puerto Vega - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Pto Nuevo - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa María de Las Misiones - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato Acad Santa Teresa - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Ancura - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix San Martín - - - -
Colegio Tec Ind San Fco de Asis - - - -
Colegio Campestre Los Angeles - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Danubio - - - -
Institución Educativa Ciudad de Asís - - - -
Institución Educativa Alvernia - - - -
I.E. INDUSTRIAL - - - -
Escuela San Martin - - - -
Escuela Santo Domingo Savio - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Toaya - - - -
Escuela Las Tres Bocanas - - - -
IE Santa Teresa - - - -
Escuela el Jardín - - - -
IE Santa Teresa sede San Fernando - - - -
Escuela San Nicolas - - - -
I E Santa Teresa Sede El Prado - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Nuevo Amaron - - - -
Colegio Alvernia - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA NUEVO AMANECER - - - -
Escuela Urbano Mix 20 de Julio - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Comuna Ii - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Esperanza - - - -
Escuela Union Cocaya - - - -
JARDIN INFANTIL RETOÑITOS - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Cocaya - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Inmaculada - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix El Palmar - - - -
Institución Nueva Colombia - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Aguila - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix El Jardín - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato Ccial Ciudad de Asis - - - -
Escuela Jorge Eliecer Gaitan - - - -
Escuela Central de Varones Pto Asis - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Comuna 1 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Puerto Asís

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sucumbíos 105.3 FM (EC) music, musica MP3

Libraries in Puerto Asís

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centro de Conviviencia Cuidadano0.0

Farmers Markets in Puerto Asís

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Galería
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Puerto Asís

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chilimaco
Dainer
El Castillo
Hotel
Hotel Dainer
Hotel Vasu
Pakarii
Victoria Regia

Restaurants in Puerto Asís

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Señor Arroz
La Fiore vegetariano
Las Toldas
Pizzarela

Cafes in Puerto Asís

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Saray

Dentists in Puerto Asís

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Odontólogo

Bus Stations in Puerto Asís

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #11992211969
Transipiales

Gas Stations in Puerto Asís

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1090858396
CO #1090858539
CO #1090859488
CO #4949898886
EDS La Cocha
EDS Los Cristales
EDS Romo
Terpel

Banks in Puerto Asís

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco W
Bancolombia
BBVA
Mundo Mujer

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Asís

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Asís

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tarapoa AirportTPCMedium Airport
Tres De Mayo AirportPUUMedium Airport
Guarumo Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Loja AirportLGQSmall Airport
Orito Airport-Small Airport
Putumayo AirportPYOSmall Airport
Shushufindi Airport-Small Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Puerto Asís

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
4-72 Servicios Postales Nacionales

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Asís

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asambleas De Dios Iglesia de los Hechos
Iglesia de los testigos de Jehová
Iglesia guadalupe
Iglesia San Francisco de Asís
IPUC Central
IPUC Quinta
IPUC Septima
IPUC Tercera

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
343 m (1,125 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 Puerto Asís

What is the population of Puerto Asís?

Puerto Asís has a population of 29,782 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 1,371.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Asís?

Puerto Asís has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 89 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 149.0 inches.

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