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Rosas, Colombia

Cauca Department · Colombia

Rosas is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 9,336. Elevation: 5,633 ft (1,717 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,336 Population 117/sq mi density
5,633 ft Elevation 1,717 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
81.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Rosas

Rosas

Rosas is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.

People

Population9,336
Density117/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain81.3 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation5,633 ft (1,717 m)
Population9,336
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation5,633 ft (1,717 m)
Coordinates2.2609°, -76.7399°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCauca Department
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation81.3 inches (2,065 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosas

Rosas is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 9,336. The city sits at an elevation of 5,633 feet (1,717 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Rosas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,633 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,633 ft (1,717 m)
Area79.6 sq mi (206.2 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates2.2609°N, 76.7399°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 56 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 145 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 105 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 141 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 59 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 34 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 82 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 104 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 16 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 127 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 80 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 145 km
May 23, 2025 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 145 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 82 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 94 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 120 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 43 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 125 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 38 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 135 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in
February 67°F (20°C) 6.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 11.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 11.8 in Coldest, Wettest
December 67°F (19°C) 9.3 in

Rosas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in November to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Rosas

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mix La Laja
Escuela Rural Mix La Florida
Escuela Rural Mix La Violeta
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Guillermo Valencia
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Alfonso Córdoba
Escuela Rural Mixta El Altillo
Escuela Rural Mixta El Diviso
Escuela Rural Mixta El Retiro
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Guizabalo
Escuela Rural Mixta Gualoto
Escuela Rural Mix La Despensa
Escuela Rural Mixta El Alto de Las Yerbas
Escuela Rural Mixta Lomabajo
Escuela Rural Mixta El Sauce
Escuela Rural Mix El Marquez
Colegio Mix Agrop de Parraga
Escuela Rural Mixta Parraga Vieja
Escuela Rural Mixta Ufugu
Escuela Rural Mix Sapongo
Escuela Rural Mixta Buenos Aires
Colegio Madre Caridad Brader
Escuela Urb Varones
Escuela Rural Mixta 10 de Abril
Berlín
El Retiro
Santa Teresita
Escuela
Escuela Rural Integ La Banda
Escuela Rural Mixta El Porvenir
Escuela Rural Mix Buenos Aires
Centro Educativo El Secadero
Escuela Rural Mixta Marquez Bajo
Escuela Rural Mixta Golondrinas
Escuela Quebrada Azul
Escuela Rural Mixta Loma Larga
Escuela Rural Mixta El Berlin
Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Bellavista
Escuela Rural Mix El Porvenir
Escuela Rural Mix El Libano
Escuela Rural Mixta Vistahermosa
Escuela Rural Mixta Bellavista Jigual
Escuela Rural Mixta Chontaduro
Escuela Rural Mixta Bello Horizonte
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Radio Stations near Rosas

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Balboa Stereo 88.4 FM crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Radio 1040 (1040 AM) 2000s, 50s AAC+ 48 kbps
Canela Estereo 99.4 FM boleros, colombian music AAC+ 80 kbps
POPAYAN FM 105.1 AAC 112 kbps
Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM crossover, government MP3
La mezcla FM 89.4 crossover, cumbia MP3
Mi Ruta Mi Musica Retro dance, dj sets AAC
Super Estación 88.9 80s en español, pop en español e inglés MP3 128 kbps
Tropicana Popayán 106.1 crossover, latino MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rosas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Caldas
Casa Caldas
Casa Museo Mosquera
Casa Museo Mosquera
Casa Museo Negret e Iberoamerica De Arte Moderno, MIAMP
Casa Museo Negret e Iberoamerica De Arte Moderno, MIAMP
Guillermo Léon Valencia
Guillermo Léon Valencia
Museo Arquidiocesano de Arte Religioso
Museo Arquidiocesano de Arte Religioso
Museo de historia natural
Museo de historia natural
Museo Nacional Guillermo Valencia
Museo Nacional Guillermo Valencia

Libraries in Rosas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Rafael Maya" Comfacauca0.0
Biblioteca "Rafael Maya" Comfacauca0.0
Biblioteca Banco de la República0.0
Biblioteca infantil0.0
Biblioteca infantil0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal Coconuci0.0
Biblioteca Municipal José Rómulo Muñoz0.0
Biblioteca municipal Sotará0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Comfacauca0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Ara
Ara
Ara
Bello Horizonte
D'todito
D'todito
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
Dollar city
Dollar city
El vecino
El vecino
Five
Five
Frutería
Frutería
Galeria Alfonso López
Galeria Barrio Bolivar
Galeria Barrio La Esmeralda
Galeria Barrio Las Palmas
La economía
La economía
La Placita campesina
La Placita campesina
La Placita Campesina
La Placita Campesina
La Placita Campesina
La Placita Campesina
La placita campesina
La Placita Campesina
La Placita campesina
La Placita campesina
La playita campesina
La playita campesina
Market y variedades
Market y variedades
Merca express
Merca express
Merca T el líder
Merca T el líder
Mercado de Pueblo Nuevo
Mercado Municipal
Mi Placita campesina
Mi Placita campesina
Multitodo
Palmitas Bolívar
Palmitas Bolívar
Placita campesina
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Super mercagro
Super mercagro
Supertienda Gómez
Supertienda Gómez
Tienda campobello
Tienda campobello

Hotels in Rosas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel el Viajero

Restaurants in Rosas

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donde Canta la Rana
El Deleite
El Zagar
Gualanday
La Esmeralda
Parador Colombia
Parador las Acasias
Restaurante Berlin
Restaurante El Mono Juan
Restaurante La Variante
Restaurante Parador Colombia
Sabor

Cafes in Rosas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Carmelita

Gas Stations in Rosas

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Texaco

Breweries in Rosas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BBC
BBC
BBC
BBC
Pimienta
Pimienta

Stadiums & Teams in Rosas

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Ciro López

Airports Near Rosas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guillermo León Valencia AirportPPNMedium Airport
Pitalito AirportPTXMedium Airport
El Guayabx AirportSmall Airport
Lopez de Micay AirportLMXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rosas

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CENTRO DE PROTECCION REDMAS
CENTRO DE REHABILITACION
Centro de salud
Compulab CIAPE
Diana Bolaños
EPS Sanitas
Ese Popayán - Yanaconas
Integral salud del Cauca
Nueva IPS
Oceania
Odonto integral del sur
Paddy
Palmares
Profamilia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario de la Virgen de Parraga

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,433 m (4,702 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 Rosas

What is the population of Rosas?

Rosas has a population of 9,336 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 79.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosas?

Rosas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.3 inches.

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