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Riofrío, Colombia

Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia

Riofrío is a small city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 9,236. Elevation: 3,091 ft (942 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,236 Population 60/sq mi density
3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Riofrío

Riofrío

Riofrío är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Valle del Cauca, i den centrala delen av landet, 250 km väster om huvudstaden Bogotá. Riofrío ligger 942 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 9 236.

People

Population9,236
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Population9,236
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Coordinates4.1571°, -76.2885°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceValle del Cauca Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,551 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Riofrío

Riofrío is a small city in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 9,236. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet (942 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Riofrío has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Colombia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Area154.1 sq mi (399.1 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates4.1571°N, 76.2885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 135 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 69 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 140 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 135 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 61 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 38 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 71 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 100 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 45 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 48 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 130 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 51 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 139 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 81 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 139 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 139 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 59 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 71 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 120 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 126 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 135 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
February 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
May 74°F (24°C) 6.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in

Riofrío has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Riofrío

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cancha de fútbol de San Antonio de Piedras - - - -
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Radio Stations near Riofrío

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PALMIRA 1050 AM entretenimiento, general MP3
juventud Stereo 101.9 FM crossover, local radio MP3

Museums in Riofrío

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Chimbilaco
Museo arqueológico Calima

Libraries in Riofrío

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comfandi Alfonso Potes Roldán0.0
Biblioteca Comfandi Chiminangos0.0
Biblioteca Comfandi Chiminangos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Juan María Céspedes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Juan María Céspedes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luis Alfonso Herrera Moreno0.0
Biblioteca Regional Víctor Manuel Patiño Rodríguez0.0
Néstor Grajales López0.0

Farmers Markets in Riofrío

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería de Tuluá
Galería Principal
Galería Satélite
Market Colombina
Market Colombina

Hotels in Riofrío

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aloha

Restaurants in Riofrío

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asadero el Pollo Loco

Bus Stations in Riofrío

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coopetrans Trujillo
Empresa Primavera

Gas Stations in Riofrío

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terpel
Terpel Gas Station

Breweries in Riofrío

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bbc
Bbc

Stadiums & Teams in Riofrío

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Riofrío

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International AirportCLOLarge Airport
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
Gerardo Tobar López AirportBUNMedium Airport
Heriberto Gíl Martínez AirportULQMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Cavasa Airport-Small Airport
Chambimbal Airport-Small Airport
Darien Calima Airport-Small Airport
El Cedrito Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Elvira Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Manuelita Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Risaralda Airport-Small Airport
La .Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Base-Fumivalle Airport-Small Airport
La Macarena Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airport-Small Airport
Las Garzas Airport-Small Airport
Las Gaviotas Airport-Small Airport
Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base-Small Airport
Portugalito Airport-Small Airport
Praga Airport-Small Airport
Rio Paila Airport-Small Airport
San Gerardo Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
Tierra Blanca Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riofrío

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Río Frio
Iglesia el Salto
Salón de los Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
942 m (3,091 ft)

🇨🇴 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 Riofrío

What is the population of Riofrío?

Riofrío has a population of 9,236 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Riofrío?

Riofrío has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.

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