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Purificación, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
Purificación is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 29,539. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Purificación
Purificación is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,539 |
| Population Density | 109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.8587°, -74.9313° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.9 inches (1,827 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Purificación
Purificación is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 29,539. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Purificación
Purificación has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.8°C), the coldest is Jun (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1665 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 270.5 sq mi (700.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8587°N, 74.9313°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 99 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 117 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in |
Purificación has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in November to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Purificación
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ceres innovar Ut | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL MIXTA "CHECHE ASOLEADOS - PURIFICACIÓN | - | - | - | - |
| Mega Colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora de Nazareth | - | - | - | - |
| escuela Ospina Perez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Purificación
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Principales Colombia | pop, reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Conectando Estéreo 91.5 FM | crossover | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Purificación
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natagaima | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in Purificación
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Purificación
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Purificación
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Purificación
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Santiago Vila Airport | GIR | Medium 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 |
| Calicanto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chicoral - Estra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cruz Verde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aceituno 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 Airport | CPL | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamo - Asta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jabalcón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bastilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Manga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Los Feria Girón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Mangos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva York Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Planadas Airport | PLA | Small Airport |
| Polonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrerito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Germán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jerónimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | SQB | Small Airport |
| Sinai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Teucali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tolemaida Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Uribe Airport | URI | Small Airport |
| Varsovia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ventaquemada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waterloo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Purificación?
Purificación has a population of 29,539 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 270.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Purificación?
Purificación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.