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Saldaña, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Saldaña is a small city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 9,237. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,237 Population 82/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
75.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Saldaña

Saldaña

Saldaña är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Tolima, i den centrala delen av landet, 130 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Saldaña ligger 311 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 9 237.

People

Population9,237
Density82/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain75.2 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population9,237
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates3.9292°, -75.0152°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation75.2 inches (1,910 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saldaña

Saldaña is a small city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 9,237. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Saldaña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area113.2 sq mi (293.2 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates3.9292°N, 75.0152°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"
98% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 82 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 148 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 86 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 106 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 98 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 146 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 147 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 106 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 128 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 129 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 66 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 89 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 117 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 73 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 120 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 2 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 143 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 127 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 135 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 88 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 106 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 112 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
February 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in
August 85°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 84°F (29°C) 5.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in Coldest
December 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in

Saldaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in November to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Saldaña

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Palmar Arenosa - - - -
INST. EDU. TEC. GENERAL ROBERTO LEYVA - SALDAÑA - - - -
SEDE EDU. LA ESPERANZA - SALDAÑA - - - -
INS. EDU. TEC PAPAGALA - SALDAÑA - - - -
SEDE EDU. EL LIMONAR - SAN LUIS - - - -
Institución Educativa Cucuana - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saldaña

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 Saldaña

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza Concordia
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Gas Stations in Saldaña

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #909175351
CO #948519811
CO #953996348
EDS Mayolo
EDS Villa María
Terpel
Terpel

Stadiums & Teams in Saldaña

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Airports Near Saldaña

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium 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 Cedrito 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 AirportCPLSmall 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 AirportPLASmall 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 AirportSQBSmall Airport
Sinai Airport-Small Airport
Tamarindo Airport-Small Airport
Teucali Airport-Small Airport
Tolemaida Air Base-Small Airport
Uribe AirportURISmall Airport
Varsovia Airport-Small Airport
Ventaquemada Airport-Small Airport
Waterloo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
308 m (1,011 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 Saldaña

What is the population of Saldaña?

Saldaña has a population of 9,237 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 113.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saldaña?

Saldaña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.2 inches.

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