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San Lorenzo, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

San Lorenzo is a small city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 16,653. Elevation: 6,804 ft (2,074 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,653 Population 153/sq mi density
6,804 ft Elevation 2,074 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
66.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Nariño, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 500 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. San Lorenzo ligger 1 995 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 394.

People

Population16,653
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain66.2 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation6,804 ft (2,074 m)
Population16,653
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation6,804 ft (2,074 m)
Coordinates1.5029°, -77.2154°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNariño
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation66.2 inches (1,681 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is a small city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 16,653. The city sits at an elevation of 6,804 feet (2,074 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Dec (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 15.2° / 22.7° 103.9
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 15.3° / 22.5° 90.1
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.5° / 22.5° 130.6
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 15.4° / 22.3° 160.6
May 19.5°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.1° 123.5
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 56.7
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.2° 33.2
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.7° 16.4
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.4° 60.3
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 15.1° / 23.1° 137.3
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 15.1° / 21.7° 176.7
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 15° / 21.6° 127.0
San Lorenzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,804 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Colombia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,804 ft (2,074 m)
Area108.7 sq mi (281.6 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates1.5029°N, 77.2154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 M7.3 106 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 45 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 115 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 145 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 23 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 103 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 109 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 124 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 49 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 120 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 121 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 116 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 132 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 110 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 127 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 114 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 98 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 126 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 36 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 95 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 111 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 128 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 166 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 175 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 182 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 184 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 185 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
February 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 9.2 in Coldest
December 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in San Lorenzo

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio Toribio Paz College

Schools in San Lorenzo

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nueva Santa Rita
Granja I.E.T.A Santa Cecilia
Colegio Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Concentración Educ San Lorenzo
Escuela Rural Mix Llanos de Juananbu
Escuela Nueva San Fco R P
Escuela Nueva de Armenia
Escuela Nueva La Laguna
Escuela Nueva San Pablo
Escuela Nueva La Pradera
Escuela Rural Mix Santa Martha
Escuela Nueva El Cofre
Escuela Bodegas La Guasca
Escuela Nueva El Yunga
ESCUELA NVA LA CABAÑA
Escuela Rural Mix El Chepe
Escuela Nueva El Pedregal
Escuela Nueva Bellavista
ESCUELA NVA LA CAÑADA
Escuela Nueva El Placer
Institución Tec Agrop San Gerardo
Centro Educativo El Mirador
I.E.T.A Santa Cecilia
Centro Educativo El Chepe
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Libraries in San Lorenzo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gabriel García Marquéz0.0
Manuel Agustin Ordoñez0.0

Farmers Markets in San Lorenzo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado La Unión
Surtimax

Restaurants in San Lorenzo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Empanadas doña Luz Marina
Restaurante La Paisa

Stadiums & Teams in San Lorenzo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Lorenzo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
El Guayabx AirportSmall Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Lorenzo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santa Cecilia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,995 m (6,546 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 San Lorenzo

What is the population of San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo has a population of 16,653 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 108.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.2 inches.

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