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Suárez, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Suárez is a small town in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 1,243. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,243 Population 5/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
73.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Suárez

Suárez

Suárez is a common Spanish surname of Germanic origin, of which Juárez is an alternative form. It is widely spread throughout Latin America as a consequence of colonization. In origin it is a patronymic meaning "son of Suero" or "son of Soeiro". It may be derived from the Latin name Suerius, meaning "swineherd", in turn related to the Visigothic "surhari". The surname originates to the province of Asturias in northwest Spain. This surname is most commonly found in Mexico, Spain, Cuba, and Argentina.

People

Population1,243
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain73.5 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population1,243
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Coordinates4.0491°, -74.8320°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation73.5 inches (1,866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suárez

Suárez is a small town in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 1,243. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Suárez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area255.0 sq mi (660.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates4.0491°N, 74.8320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.5"
93% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 104 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 147 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 107 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 109 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 138 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 110 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 128 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 123 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 146 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 137 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 146 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 140 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 69 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 101 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 96 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 23 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 107 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 130 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 87 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 104 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 108 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
February 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in

Suárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in November to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Suárez

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
40 Principales Colombia pop, reggaeton MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cristiano Bíblico bible, cristiana MP3
Radio Power - MP3
Emisora nueva época salsa, tropical MP3
Aro Radio - MP3 128 kbps
LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ bible, pentecostalism MP3
Ecos del Combeima (HJNC, 790 kHz AM, Ibagué, Tolima) full service, local news MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Suárez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Abelardo Girón Galvis0.0

Farmers Markets in Suárez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
5 avenida
Pabellón de Carnes y Pescado
Plaza Concordia
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza Minorista

Stadiums & Teams in Suárez

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Airports Near Suárez

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
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
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Chicoral - Estra Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Verde Airport-Small Airport
El Aceituno 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 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
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Nueva York Airport-Small Airport
Pajonales 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
Varsovia Airport-Small Airport
Ventaquemada Airport-Small Airport
Waterloo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
292 m (958 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 Suárez

What is the population of Suárez?

Suárez has a population of 1,243 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 255.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suárez?

Suárez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.5 inches.

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