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San Sebastián de Mariquita, Colombia
Tolima Department · Colombia
San Sebastián de Mariquita is a mid-size city in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 33,340. Elevation: 1,591 ft (485 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Sebastián de Mariquita
Mariquita är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Tolima, i den centrala delen av landet, 110 km nordväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Mariquita ligger 485 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 23 104.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,340 |
| Population Density | 292 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.1989°, -74.8930° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Tolima Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.1 inches (2,415 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Sebastián de Mariquita
San Sebastián de Mariquita is a mid-size city in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 33,340. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in San Sebastián de Mariquita
San Sebastián de Mariquita has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (20.7°C), the coldest is Jun (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 114.0 sq mi (295.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1989°N, 74.8930°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 46 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 59 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 67 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in |
San Sebastián de Mariquita has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.2") and January the driest (4.2").
Colleges & Universities in San Sebastián de Mariquita
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institución educativa Gonzalo Giménez de Quesada Sede Pueblo Nuevo | College | — | — |
Schools in San Sebastián de Mariquita
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimnasio Campestre Beth Sharón | — | — | — | — |
| IE. Gonzalo Jimenes de Quesada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Ana | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Moreno y Escandón | — | — | — | — |
| escuela San Lorenzo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Sebastián de Mariquita
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amor Stereo | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) | culture, full service | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM | — | MP3 | |
| Tropicanal 98.9 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Toca Stereo 105.3 fm | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) | culture, live sports | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) | culture, ipiales | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Sebastián de Mariquita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cultural y museo Alfonso López Pumarejo | ||||
| Casa de la Segunda Expedición Botánica | ||||
| Casa Museo Memorial De Armero | ||||
| Museo De Armero | ||||
| Museo de Armero | ||||
| río Magdalena |
Libraries in San Sebastián de Mariquita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Armero Guayabal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Sebastián de Mariquita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza | |||||
| Plaza De Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in San Sebastián de Mariquita
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Sebastián de Mariquita
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Sebastián de Mariquita
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Sebastián de Mariquita
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Sebastián de Mariquita
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Sebastián de Mariquita
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Agua Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Airport Hacienda Nápoles | — | Small Airport |
| Boluca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calicanto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Opia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leticia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
| Ventaquemada Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Sebastián de Mariquita
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CEDINESAG |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sebastián de Mariquita
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Convento de Santo Domingo | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | |
| Salón del Reino de los testígos de Jehová |
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What is the population of San Sebastián de Mariquita?
San Sebastián de Mariquita has a population of 33,340 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 292 people per square mile, spread across 114.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Sebastián de Mariquita?
San Sebastián de Mariquita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.1 inches.