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Sibundoy, Colombia

Putumayo Department · Colombia

Sibundoy is a small city in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 9,458. Elevation: 6,909 ft (2,106 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,458 Population 197/sq mi density
6,909 ft Elevation 2,106 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
92.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Sibundoy

Sibundoy

Sibundoy is a town and municipality in the Putumayo Department of the Republic of Colombia.

People

Population9,458
Density197/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain92.9 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Population9,458
Population Density197 / sq mi
Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Coordinates1.2030°, -76.9228°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvincePutumayo Department
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation92.9 inches (2,359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sibundoy

Sibundoy is a small city in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 9,458. The city sits at an elevation of 6,909 feet (2,106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Sibundoy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,909 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Area48.1 sq mi (124.4 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates1.2030°N, 76.9228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.9"
144% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 102 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 53 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 117 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 62 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 133 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 124 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 42 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 111 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 140 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 115 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 114 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 108 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 125 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 132 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 124 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 120 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 136 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 134 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 50 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 109 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 121 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 137 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 164 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 172 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 175 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 176 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 189 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 7.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 8.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 53°F (12°C) 10.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 11.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 8.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 7.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in

Sibundoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (5.2").

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Schools in Sibundoy

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Urb de Varones Sibundoy - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Tamabioy - - - -
Liceo Moderno Ciudad del Valle - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Félix - - - -
Escuela Normal Superior del Putumayo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Biling Las Cochas - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Etnoeduc Biling Inga - - - -
Colegio Semin Misional de Sibundoy - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Juan Xxiii - - - -
Colegio Bil Artesanal Camentsa - - - -
Colegio Champagnat - - - -
Colegio de Educ Bas Alberto Leon Rojas - - - -
Colegio Fray Bartolomé de Igualada - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta An Silvestre - - - -
Escuela Normal Superior de Putumayo - - - -
Primaria Champaña - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sibundoy

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Latina Stereo salsa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Sibundoy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Sibundoy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Sibundoy

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Mirador

Restaurants in Sibundoy

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leña y Carbón
Pan de Cada Día
Restaurante Doña Emma

Clinics in Sibundoy

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Santiago Rengifo - Hospital Pio XII

Bus Stations in Sibundoy

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de transporte

Banks in Sibundoy

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco W

Stadiums & Teams in Sibundoy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sibundoy

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
Tres De Mayo AirportPUUMedium Airport
Orito Airport-Small Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sibundoy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catedral
Iglesia Divino Niño Jesús

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,398 m (7,868 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 Sibundoy

What is the population of Sibundoy?

Sibundoy has a population of 9,458 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 48.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sibundoy?

Sibundoy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.9 inches.

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