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Tumaco, Colombia
Nariño · Colombia
Tumaco is a mid-size city in Nariño, Colombia with a population of 86,713. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tumaco
Tumaco is a port city and municipality in the Nariño Department, Colombia, by the Pacific Ocean. It is located on the southwestern corner of Colombia, near the border with Ecuador, and experiences a hot tropical climate. Tumaco is inhabited mainly by Afro-descendants and some indigenous people.
People
Climate
| Population | 86,713 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.7911°, -78.7928° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Nariño |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.1 inches (2,670 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tumaco
Tumaco is a mid-size city in Colombia (Nariño) with a population of 86,713. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 105.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Tumaco
Tumaco has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Dec (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1203 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2,968.5 sq mi (7,688.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7911°N, 78.7928°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 60 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 113 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 112 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | - | 115 | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 139 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 144 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 158 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 170 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 172 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 184 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in |
Tumaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 105.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.6") and November the driest (4.1").
Colleges & Universities in Tumaco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Técnico Industrial Nacional | College | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional - Sede Tumaco | University | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional de Colombia | University | - | , |
Schools in Tumaco
60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sede Numero 1 Inst Tec Industrial Nacional | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Bajito Vaqueria | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 La Cordialidad | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE N. 3 UNIÓN VICTORIA | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE N. 1 INSTITUTO TÉCNICO POPULAR DE LA COSTA | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Ciudadela Mixta Colombia | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 4 Olaya Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 El Obrero | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 La Florida | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Ciudadela Educativa Tumac | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 General Santander | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE N. 1 NUESTRA SEÑORA DE FATIMA | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 3 Humberto Manzi | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 La Nueva Union | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 3 El Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 3 San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Misional Santa Teresita | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 Tres Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Iberia | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE N. 1 INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Robert Mario Bischoff | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 Luis Irizar Salazar | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Liceo Nacional Max Seidel | - | - | - | - |
| I.e Iberia | - | - | - | - |
| Robert M. Bischoff | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. General Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Robert Mario Bischoff | - | - | - | - |
| I.E IBERIA | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Naval | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Marco Fidel Suares | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Planeta Verde Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pedagogico Paulo Freire Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pedagogico Jorge Isaacs Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tumapaez Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Integrada Juan Pablo Ii | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Euroamericano Sas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Carita de Angel | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA COSPACIFICO | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Gabriel Garcia Marquez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Vigotsky | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 4 Jugando Aprendo | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Pillines | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Iberia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Los Amigos de la Ciencia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rafael Pombo | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 1 Santa Teresita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Manuel Elkin Patarroyo | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA CRISTO REY | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 4 Colombia Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 7 El Naranjo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Papayal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 4 San Ignacio | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 4 Sanvicente | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 3 Exporcol | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 7 Agua Clara | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 4 Guadual La Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Numero 2 Morrito | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Tumaco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Hotels in Tumaco
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tumaco
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tumaco
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tumaco
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tumaco
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tumaco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tumaco
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Florida Airport | TCO | Medium Airport |
| Bocas De Satinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Charco Airport | ECR | Small Airport |
| Guinulero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maguí Payán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palpailón | - | Small Airport |
| Payán Airport | PYN | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tapatla Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tumaco
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral San Andrés | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Merced | |
| La Resurrección | |
| Parroquia Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Tumaco
6 places within 15 km
- • Playa del Morro
- • Playa del Morro
- • Mareas Bajamar
- • Faro de Tumaco
- • Alto Aguaclara
- • El Morro
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tumaco
What is the population of Tumaco?
Tumaco has a population of 86,713 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 2,968.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tumaco?
Tumaco 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 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.1 inches.