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Silvia, Colombia
Cauca Department · Colombia
Silvia is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 7,474. Elevation: 8,307 ft (2,532 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Silvia
Silvia is a female given name of Latin origin, with a male equivalent Silvio and English-language cognate Sylvia. The name originates from the Latin word for forest, Silva, and its meaning is "spirit of the wood"; the mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. Silvia is also a surname.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,474 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,307 ft (2,532 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.6156°, -76.3826° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.2 inches (1,732 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Silvia
Silvia is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 7,474. The city sits at an elevation of 8,307 feet (2,532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,307 ft (2,532 m) |
| Area | 270.7 sq mi (701.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.6156°N, 76.3826°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 33 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in |
Silvia has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 56°F in July to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and August the driest (3.4").
Schools in Silvia
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Las Delicias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Jardín | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Juanambu | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Agrop Guambiano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Chiman | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Chuluambo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Caciquee | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Pueblito | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Salado | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Tengo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix La Campana | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Agoyan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Sagrado Corazon | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Quizgo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Valle Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Camojo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Veinte de Julio Michambe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Tranal | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENT DOC RUR MIX LA PEÑA CHERO | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Agricola | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Francisco José de Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENT DOC URB DE NIÑAS SAN PEDRO | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA BTO EZEQUIEL HURTADO | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENT ESC URB DE VARONES ADRIANO MUÑOZ | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc El Roblar | - | - | - | - |
| Adriano Muñoz | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Cruces. | - | - | - | - |
| Kisgo | - | - | - | - |
| Ezequiel Hurtado | - | - | - | - |
| Misak Universidad - Ala Kusreik Ya | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Botánico Las Delicas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sagrado Corazon, Las 3 Cruces. | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Campana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Basic Integ Cumbre Nueva | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix El Trebol | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Golondrinas | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Jose de Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Comunt Biling La Marqueza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Los Alpes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Media Loma | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Las Dantas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Guambia Nueva | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Bilingue El Manzanal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Mix Juan de Dios | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Piendamo Arriba | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Rural Mix Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Puente Real | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Silvia
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM | crossover, noticias | AAC 64 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 | |
| Mi Ruta Mi Musica Retro | dance, dj sets | AAC | |
| Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM La Plata, Huila | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Global Estéreo 96.8 FM La Plata, Huila | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fiesta Stereo 88.1 FM | african music, crossover | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| 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 Silvia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 | ||||
| Casa Turistica | ||||
| Casa turística | ||||
| 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 Silvia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Rafael Maya" Comfacauca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Rafael Maya" Comfacauca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Banco de la República | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca infantil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca infantil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| CARLOS ASAEL HURTADO | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfacauca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Silvia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Frutería | |||||
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| Galeria Alfonso López | |||||
| Galeria Barrio Bolivar | |||||
| Galeria Barrio La Esmeralda | |||||
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| Merca ahorro | |||||
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| Mi Placita campesina | |||||
| Palmitas Bolívar | |||||
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| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Super mercagro | |||||
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| Super tienda Panamericana | |||||
| Supertienda Gómez | |||||
| Supertienda Gómez | |||||
| Tienda campobello | |||||
| Tienda campobello | |||||
| Tienda y licores | |||||
| Venta de Chirrincho |
Hotels in Silvia
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Silvia
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Silvia
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Silvia
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Silvia
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Silvia
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Silvia
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Silvia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC | ||||
| BBC | ||||
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Stadiums & Teams in Silvia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Ciro López |
Airports Near Silvia
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | PPN | Medium Airport |
| Castilla Central Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabx Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herrera Airport | HRR | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Incauca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Arrobleda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Jagua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cañas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Planadas Airport | PLA | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Udelva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Silvia
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silvia
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Belèn hill | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Valle Nuevo | |
| La Estrella | |
| María Auxiliadora | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Silvia
What is the population of Silvia?
Silvia has a population of 7,474 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 270.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Silvia?
Silvia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches.