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Taminango, Colombia

Nariño · Colombia

Taminango is a small town in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 2,919. Elevation: 5,046 ft (1,538 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,919 Population 27/sq mi density
5,046 ft Elevation 1,538 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
66.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Taminango

Taminango

Taminango is a town and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia. It was founded in 1704. As of 2015, Taminango had a population of 20,537.

People

Population2,919
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain66.2 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation5,046 ft (1,538 m)
Population2,919
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation5,046 ft (1,538 m)
Coordinates1.5703°, -77.2804°
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 Taminango

Taminango is a small town in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 2,919. The city sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet (1,538 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 Taminango

Taminango 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
Taminango 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 5,046 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

Elevation5,046 ft (1,538 m)
Area108.7 sq mi (281.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates1.5703°N, 77.2804°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

69 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 M7.3 110 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 50 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 117 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 104 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 150 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 19 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 56 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 129 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 132 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 125 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 122 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 118 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 112 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 128 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 126 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 131 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 96 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 40 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 129 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 166 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 177 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 185 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 188 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 189 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 194 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

Taminango 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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Schools in Taminango

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nueva Lasvegas - - - -
Escuela Nueva Charguayaco - - - -
Escuela Nueva de Turbambilla - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Majuando - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Salado - - - -
Centro Educativo Limoncito - - - -
Centro Educativo La Concordia - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO NIÑO JESUS DE PRAGA - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Rosal - - - -
Escuela Nueva Santa Elena - - - -
Escuela Valparaiso Alto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Cristales - - - -
Institución Tec Agrop Salinas - - - -
Escuela Nueva de Curiaco - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Guabo - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA PREESC PERSONITAS DEL MAÑANA - - - -
Colegio Municipal Integ Panamericano - - - -
Colegio Tec Cial José Celestino Mutis - - - -
Escuela Nueva Papayal - - - -
Escuela Nueva Loma Larga - - - -
Centro Educativo Manipia - - - -
Escuela Nueva Guambuyaco - - - -
Centro Educativo Paso Feo - - - -
Colegio Pablo Vi - - - -
Inst Educativa Plablo VI Sede Divino Niño - - - -
Centro Educativo Mexico - - - -
Centro Educativo Guambuyaco - - - -
Escuela Loma Larga - - - -
Escuela Mejico - - - -
Escuela Charguayaco - - - -
Escuela Charguayaco - - - -
IE El PÁRAMO - - - -
Ietp Institución Educativa El Tablon Panamericano - - - -
Inst Educativa Pablo VI - - - -
Institución Educativa - - - -
Colegio Departamental Pedro de Adrada - - - -
Escuela Nueva Guayacanal - - - -
Escuela Nueva Alto de Chapungo - - - -
Escuela Chapungo - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Hueco - - - -
Centro Educativo Viento Libre - - - -
Escuela Nueva Lecheral - - - -
Escuela Nueva San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Nueva Palobobo - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Pantano - - - -
Centro Educativo Bellavista - - - -
Centro Educativo Alto Don Diego - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Cocha - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Manzano - - - -
Escuela Villaluz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Taminango

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM crossover, government MP3

Libraries in Taminango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Taminango

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

Hotels in Taminango

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel David
Hotel La Cabaña
Hotel Orence
Hotel Primavera
Hotel Restaurante Nazareth
Hotel y Restaurante La Roca
Julio Cesar

Restaurants in Taminango

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Tio Palomino
Niko
Parador del Camino
Restaurant
Restaurante Niko

Gas Stations in Taminango

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092931539
CO #1093818092

Stadiums & Teams in Taminango

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taminango

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
El Guayabx Airport-Small Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taminango

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia El Tablon Panamericano
Iglesia San juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,059 m (3,475 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 Taminango

What is the population of Taminango?

Taminango has a population of 2,919 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 108.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taminango?

Taminango 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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