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Timbiquí, Colombia

Cauca Department · Colombia

Timbiquí is a small city in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 21,618. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,618 Population 21/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
225.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Timbiquí

Timbiquí

Timbiquí is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia. It is located on the Pacific Coast of Colombia on the estuary of the Timbiquí River.
An earthquake affected its inhabitants on the first of October, 2012.

People

Population21,618
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain225.7 in/yr
Sunny Days60/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population21,618
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates2.7717°, -77.6654°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCauca Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation225.7 inches (5,733 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Timbiquí

Timbiquí is a small city in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 21,618. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 225.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Timbiquí

Timbiquí has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (25.9°C), the coldest is Nov (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 3434 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 22.4° / 29.9° 302.0
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 22.7° / 29.6° 257.7
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.6° 307.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 22.8° / 29.8° 460.5
May 25.9°C / 79°F 23.4° / 29.9° 393.3
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 23.1° / 30° 337.0
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 23° / 30.6° 187.7
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.7° 135.7
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 23° / 30.1° 175.8
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 23° / 29.6° 312.7
Nov 25°C / 77°F 22.8° / 29.1° 266.8
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 22.6° / 28.9° 296.4
Timbiquí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 225.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Colombia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days60 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,042.3 sq mi (2,699.4 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates2.7717°N, 77.6654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 225.7"
494% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 24.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 12.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jun 3, 1994 118 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia M5.8 149 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 129 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Nov 13, 1991 71 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Apr 12, 1995 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia M5.1 76 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 132 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 42 km
Aug 22, 2003 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M5.0 46 km
Aug 3, 2014 77 km W of Buenaventura, Colombia M5.0 91 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 138 km
Jul 19, 2015 56 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia M4.9 137 km
Apr 5, 1993 60 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia M4.9 138 km
Nov 24, 1991 57 km W of Mosquera, Colombia M4.9 147 km
May 23, 2025 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 63 km
Jan 6, 2018 102 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 103 km
Apr 6, 1999 87 km WSW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M4.8 132 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 138 km
Oct 10, 2016 53 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia M4.7 103 km
Feb 23, 2009 81 km SW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M4.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 149 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 16.9 in
February 80°F (26°C) 13.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in Warmest, Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 15.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 24.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 18.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 23.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 23.3 in Coldest
November 79°F (26°C) 18.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 18.8 in

Timbiquí has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 225.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (24.6") and March the driest (12.8").

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Schools in Timbiquí

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta Francia - - - -
Escuela Rural El Charco - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix La Magdalena - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Puerto Luz - - - -
Colegio Tec Cial Santa Clara de Asis - - - -
Escuela Mix Urb Bellavista - - - -
Institución Tec Agric Justiniano Ocoro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Bubuey - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Angostura - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Brazo Corto - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Cuerval - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Chacon - - - -
Institución Agricola Justiniano Ocoro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Calle del Pueblo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Corozal - - - -
Escuela Buenos Aires - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Isidro de Infi - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Brazos - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Charco - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Isidro Bubuey - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Almorzadero Bubuey - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta La Union Francia - - - -
Institución Etno Educ Pto Saija - - - -
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Libraries in Timbiquí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banco de la republica0.0

Farmers Markets in Timbiquí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Chompi
La Abundancia
La esquina
La gran esquina
Variedades don Tolo

Hotels in Timbiquí

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Faro
Hotel de Río Timbiqui
Hotel del Río Guapi
Río Timbiqui

Restaurants in Timbiquí

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Queru
Mr Express
Sabor
Sabor costeño

Veterinaries in Timbiquí

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Su finca

Gas Stations in Timbiquí

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #843539346

Banks in Timbiquí

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco agrario de Colombia

Airports Near Timbiquí

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guapi AirportGPIMedium Airport
Bocas De Satinga Airport-Small Airport
El Charco AirportECRSmall Airport
El Guayabx Airport-Small Airport
Lopez de Micay AirportLMXSmall Airport
Los Mulatos Airport-Small Airport
Mosquera AirportMQRSmall Airport
Santa Bárbara AirportISDSmall Airport
Timbiqui AirportTBDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
70 m (230 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 Timbiquí

What is the population of Timbiquí?

Timbiquí has a population of 21,618 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 1,042.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Timbiquí?

Timbiquí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 225.7 inches.

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