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Quinchía, Colombia
Risaralda Department · Colombia
Quinchía is a mid-size city in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 34,069. Elevation: 5,961 ft (1,817 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Quinchía
Quinchía, also known as Villa de los Cerros, is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. About 110 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 27,890.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,069 |
| Population Density | 583 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,961 ft (1,817 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.3396°, -75.7302° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Risaralda Department |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.3 inches (2,394 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quinchía
Quinchía is a mid-size city in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 34,069. The city sits at an elevation of 5,961 feet (1,817 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Quinchía
Quinchía has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (18.6°C), the coldest is Nov (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1993 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,961 ft (1,817 m) |
| Area | 58.5 sq mi (151.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3396°N, 75.7302°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 56 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 71 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 6.5 in |
Quinchía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (4.4").
Colleges & Universities in Quinchía
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Enfermería | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Gómez Ochoa | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa La Inmaculada San Antonio del Chamí | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa Técnico Agropecuario Taparcal | College | - | , |
| Politécnico | College | - | , |
Schools in Quinchía
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Florencia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Florencia | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Quinchía
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Salsa Dura | bomba, fania | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Lounge | chill, chillout | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Urbana | hip hop, metadata | AAC 128 kbps | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RENCORDRADIO | música latina, salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps |
Libraries in Quinchía
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Caramanta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Muncipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quinchía
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galería | |||||
| Galería de Filadelfia | |||||
| Galeria Municipal |
Hotels in Quinchía
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quinchía
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quinchía
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quinchía
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quinchía
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quinchía
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quinchía
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| San Andrés Apóstol |
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What is the population of Quinchía?
Quinchía has a population of 34,069 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 583 people per square mile, spread across 58.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quinchía?
Quinchía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.3 inches.