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Pupiales, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
Pupiales is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 16,431. Elevation: 9,757 ft (2,974 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pupiales
Pupiales is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,431 |
| Population Density | 288 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,757 ft (2,974 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8714°, -77.6403° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pupiales
Pupiales is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 16,431. The city sits at an elevation of 9,757 feet (2,974 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Pupiales
Pupiales has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Mar (11.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 877 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,757 ft (2,974 m) |
| Area | 57.1 sq mi (147.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8714°N, 77.6403°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 27 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 34 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 49 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 85 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 91 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 101 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 102 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 130 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 154 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 157 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 157 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 160 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Pupiales has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.1").
Schools in Pupiales
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Piacun | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Normal Nal Pio Xii | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB NIÑO JESUS DE PRAGA | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Nal de Ccio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Tusandala | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Laguna de Baca | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Chires Sur | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Fuelamuesquer | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Inchuchala | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Miraflores | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA INST COLOMBIANO DE APRENDIZAJE INCAP | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo San Martín Calputan | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Espino Sur | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cuas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Chires Centro | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Chires Mirador | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Departamental Los Heroes | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Tres Esquinas | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Pupiales
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de matriculación vehicular | ||||
| Antena | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi | ||||
| La Tulpa | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Germán Bastidas Vaca | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Manaquer | ||||
| Museo Santuario se Las Lajas | ||||
| Registro Civil |
Libraries in Pupiales
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Julio Andrade Mega Infocentre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pupiales
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Popular | |||||
| GALERIA CENTRAL | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Ganado | |||||
| Mercado de Papas | |||||
| Mercado Ganadero | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Miguel | |||||
| Mercado Santa Clara | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado 20 de Julio | |||||
| Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos |
Stadiums & Teams in Pupiales
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pupiales
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
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What is the population of Pupiales?
Pupiales has a population of 16,431 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 288 people per square mile, spread across 57.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pupiales?
Pupiales has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.