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Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia
Putumayo Department · Colombia
Puerto Leguízamo is a small city in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 20,045. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Leguízamo
Puerto Leguízamo is a town and municipality located in the Putumayo Department, a southern border region of Colombia. It is on the north bank of the Putumayo River.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,045 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.1934°, -74.7819° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Putumayo Department |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 111.7 inches (2,838 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Leguízamo
Puerto Leguízamo is a small city in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 20,045. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Puerto Leguízamo
Puerto Leguízamo has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.7°C), the coldest is Jul (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2430 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 135 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 9,148.7 sq mi (23,695.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1934°N, 74.7819°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
Puerto Leguízamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 111.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (4.8").
Schools in Puerto Leguízamo
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nal José Ma Hdez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Etnoeducativo Rural Indigena Mona TO+ | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Candido Leguizamo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jose Maria Hernandez | - | - | - | - |
| Internado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Raicita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Naval Jorge Ricardo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Jaime Guzman Salazar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Lagarto Cocha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Tukunare | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Samaritana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Mis Primeras Letras | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Candido Leguizamo | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. indígena Monatow | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Candido Leguizamo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Puerto Leguízamo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in Puerto Leguízamo
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Leguízamo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Leguízamo
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Puerto Leguízamo
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Puerto Leguízamo
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Leguízamo
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Leguízamo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto Leguízamo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Puerto Leguízamo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Puerto Leguízamo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposito CHAMO |
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Leguízamo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Leguízamo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caucaya Airport | LQM | Small Airport |
| Güeppi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leguizamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nuevo Rocafuerte Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tiputini Airport | TPN | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Leguízamo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia San José |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Leguízamo?
Puerto Leguízamo has a population of 20,045 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 9,148.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Leguízamo?
Puerto Leguízamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.7 inches.