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Quibdó, Colombia

Chocó · Colombia

Quibdó is a large city in Chocó, Colombia with a population of 129,237. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

129,237 Population 430,790/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
267.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Quibdó

Quibdó

Quibdó is the capital city of Chocó Department, in the Pacific Region of Colombia, and is located on the Atrato River. The municipality of Quibdó has an area of 3,507 square kilometres (1,354 sq mi) and a population of 129,237, predominantly Afro Colombian, including Zambo Colombians.

People

Population129,237
Density430,790/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain267.8 in/yr
Sunny Days60/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population129,237
Population Density430,790 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates5.6919°, -76.6584°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceChocó
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation267.8 inches (6,801 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quibdó

Quibdó is a large city in Colombia (Chocó) with a population of 129,237. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 267.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Quibdó

Quibdó has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jul (27°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 8070 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 24.1° / 28.9° 577.7
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 29.1° 496.2
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 24° / 29.5° 515.2
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 24° / 29.5° 640.1
May 26.8°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.9° 792.7
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 23.7° / 29.8° 760.2
Jul 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.1° 829.8
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 23.7° / 29.7° 840.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 24° / 29.2° 704.4
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.1° 581.0
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 23.6° / 28.7° 654.4
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.6° / 28.7° 677.3
Quibdó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 267.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days60 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density430,790/sq mi
Coordinates5.6919°N, 76.6584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 267.8"
605% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 27.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 16.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 28, 2025.

Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 129 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 135 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 135 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 133 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 127 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 39 km
Jan 8, 2003 21 km S of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.7 89 km
May 23, 1996 40 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.7 105 km
Sep 13, 2011 near the west coast of Colombia M5.7 90 km
Aug 25, 1990 27 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.6 94 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 139 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 147 km
Jan 10, 2025 31 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.6 94 km
May 27, 1993 38 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.5 98 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 146 km
Oct 23, 1992 33 km WNW of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia M5.5 123 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 126 km
Jul 2, 2002 8 km NNW of Pizarro, Colombia M5.4 112 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 165 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 172 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 173 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 20.9 in
February 80°F (27°C) 18.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in Warmest, Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 19.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 25.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 21.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 22.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 27.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 22.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 25.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 24.3 in
December 80°F (26°C) 22.4 in Coldest

Quibdó has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in December to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 267.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (27.6") and March the driest (16.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Quibdó

Institution Type Founded Website
IE Agropecuaria Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes College - ,
Mega Colegio MIA College - ,
Universidad Diego Luis Cordoba University - ,
Universidad Nacional Abierta y Distancia University - ,
Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó Diego Luis Córdoba University - ,
Universidad Uniclaretiana College - ,

Schools in Quibdó

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OTRA-SIGLA INST TECNOLOG SISTEMATIZADO INTSA - - - -
Jardín Infantil Popular de Quibdo - - - -
Institución Educativa Nzdo Mix Manuel Agustín Santa Coloma Villa - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Santa Ana - - - -
Escuela Melvin Jones - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix El Porvenir - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent de Integ Popular - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix del B Obrero - - - -
ESCUELA URB MIX NIÑO JESUS - - - -
Escuela Anex Al Inst Carrasquilla Ind - - - -
Liceo Departamental José del Carmen Cuesta - - - -
Jardín Infantil Manitas Creativas - - - -
Escuela Nueva Sto Domingo de Guzman - - - -
Escuela Noct San Vicente de Paul - - - -
Escuela El Paraiso - - - -
Escuela Urb Ernesto Samper - - - -
Escuela Parque La Gloria - - - -
Escuela Mix El Reposo - - - -
Escuela Urb de San Judas Tadeo - - - -
Escuela Mixt La Victoria Numero 2 - - - -
Escuela Mis Esfuerzos - - - -
ESCUELA MIX EL DIVINO NIÑO - - - -
Escuela Luis Gonzalo Perea Caicedo - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Los Angeles - - - -
ESCUELA RUR MIX AV BAHIA SOLANO - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Altagracia - - - -
Instituciòn Educativa Armando Luna Roa - - - -
Institución Educativa Integrado Carrasquilla Industrial - - - -
Institución Educativa Comfachico - - - -
Institución Educativa Antonio María Claret - - - -
Institucion Educativa Femenina de Enseñanza Media y Profesional - - - -
Escuela Mix María Berchmans - - - -
Escuela Nicolás Rojas Mena - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix de Buenos Aires - - - -
Institución Dioc Pedro Grau y Arola - - - -
Escuela Urb La Esmeralda - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix John F Kennedy - - - -
Escuela Lisandro Mosquera Lozano - - - -
Escuela Anex Al Inst Fem Ens Med Profesional - - - -
Escuela Norm Nal Superior - - - -
Escuela Nueva Fco Córdoba Mosquera - - - -
Escuela Mix de Huapango - - - -
Escuela Anex A La Norm Nal Sup de Quibdo - - - -
Colegio Gimn de Educ Media Anexo A La Utch - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Tomás Perez - - - -
Centro Educativo Pacifico Cepa - - - -
Centro Educativo Pasito A Pasito Love - - - -
ESCUELA NORM SUP MANUEL CAÑIZALES ANEX A LA UTC - - - -
Centro Educativo Catalina - - - -
Institución Departamental Sto Domingo Savio - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato Mix Manuel Saturio Valencia - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA KINDER SANTA FAMILIA - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA KINDER DIVINO NIÑO JESUS - - - -
Colegio Bilingue de Quibdo - - - -
Colegio Ramón Lozano Garcés II - - - -
Guarderia y Jard Inf Cielito - - - -
Guarderia y Jardín Infantil Creando Huellas - - - -
Jardín Infantil y Escuela Materna Acuarela - - - -
Jardín Infantil Rayitos de Sol - - - -
Centro Educativo Asambleas de Dios - - - -
Colegio Humanista Alexandre Petion - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA CENTER SEED OF LOVE - - - -
Jardín Infantil Mis Primeros Pasos - - - -
Centro Educativo Miguel Angelo Palacios Rentería - - - -
Fundación Siglo Xxi de Educación Para Adultos - - - -
Jardín Infantil Mi Reino de Colores - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Km 8 - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de Sanceno - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Brisas del Poblado - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Julio Ibarguen M - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix de Monserrate - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Barranco - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de la Comunidad - - - -
Escuela Mix de Guayabal - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Loma de Belen - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Cll Quibdo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta de la Baudata - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de Pacurita - - - -
Normal Superior - - - -
Escuela Nueva Jorge Valencia Lozano - - - -
Escuela Nueva Miguel Antonio Caicedo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Pte de Cabi - - - -
Escuela Nueva Los Estancos - - - -
Escuela Mix El Trapiche - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix de Pto Aluma - - - -
Escuela Rural Indig de Pacurita - - - -
Institución Educativa Tecnica Antonio Ricaurte - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENTRO DE ATENCIÓN ESPECIALIZADA CAE JUAN ANDRÉS PALACIOS ASPR - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO EMPODERANDO PEQUEÑOS GIGANTES - - - -
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Radio Stations near Quibdó

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELEN STEREO 95.3 FM crossover, cumbia AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Quibdó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Arnoldo Palacios Mosquera0.0

Farmers Markets in Quibdó

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Quibdó

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Camino Real
Hotel palermo

Restaurants in Quibdó

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brisas del Atrato
La Paila de mi abuela
La Perla

Monuments in Quibdó

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Convento

Bus Stations in Quibdó

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Transportes de Quibdó

Gas Stations in Quibdó

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #8086703324

Banks in Quibdó

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Republica
Banco W

Shopping Malls in Quibdó

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial El Caraño

Airports Near Quibdó

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Caraño AirportUIBMedium Airport
José Celestino Mutis AirportBSCMedium Airport
Mandinga AirportCOGSmall Airport
Pizarro AirportPZRSmall Airport
Reyes Murillo AirportNQUSmall Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quibdó

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Fátima
Catedral San Francisco de Asís

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)

Around Quibdó

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 77
Hospitals 3
Restaurants 3
Bars 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 2
Parks 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇴 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 Quibdó

What is the population of Quibdó?

Quibdó has a population of 129,237 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 430,790 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quibdó?

Quibdó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 267.8 inches.

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