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Valle del Guamuez, Colombia

Putumayo Department · Colombia

Valle del Guamuez is a small city in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 9,969. Elevation: 1,102 ft (336 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,969 Population 25/sq mi density
1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
129.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Valle del Guamuez

Valle del Guamuez

Valle del Guamuez is a town and municipality located in the Putumayo Department, in the Republic of Colombia.

People

Population9,969
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain129.5 in/yr
Sunny Days104/yr
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Population9,969
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Coordinates0.4525°, -76.9192°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvincePutumayo Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation129.5 inches (3,289 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valle del Guamuez

Valle del Guamuez is a small city in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 9,969. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet (336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Valle del Guamuez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Colombia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days104 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area403.6 sq mi (1,045.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates0.4525°N, 76.9192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.5"
241% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 13.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 8.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 92 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 104 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 125 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 87 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 130 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 146 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 73 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 79 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 130 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 106 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 72 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 98 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 114 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 134 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 122 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 138 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 123 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 126 km
Jan 25, 2018 27 km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M4.5 97 km
Mar 20, 2011 47 km SSE of Cayambe, Ecuador M4.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 99 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 101 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 119 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 120 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 128 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 135 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 142 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 152 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 154 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 162 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 162 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 171 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 174 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 178 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 13.5 in Wettest
May 76°F (24°C) 13.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 13.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.0 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in Warmest
December 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in

Valle del Guamuez has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (8.4").

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Schools in Valle del Guamuez

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mix Horizonte - - - -
Centro Educativo Nueva Bengala - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Villa Duarte - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Los Guaduales - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Varadero - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Miravalle - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Angeles - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Arauca - - - -
Escuela Nueva Mix La Esmeralda - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Rosa del Guamuez - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Vegas - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Oasis - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix La Isla - - - -
Escuela Rural Mix Los Laureles - - - -
Escuela Nueva Rural Mix Alto Palmira - - - -
Escuela Laureles - - - -
Escuela Los Angeles - - - -
Escuela Los Rios - - - -
Escuela Los Rios - - - -
Escuela Las Vegas - - - -
Escuela Las Vegas - - - -
Escuela Los Guaduales - - - -
Escuela La Isla - - - -
Escuela Alto Palmira - - - -
Escuela Miravalle - - - -
Escuela El Zarzal - - - -
Escuela San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Los Angeles - - - -
Escuela La Esmeralda - - - -
Escuela Los Angeles - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valle del Guamuez

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sucumbíos 105.3 FM (EC) music, musica MP3

Museums in Valle del Guamuez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Memoria

Farmers Markets in Valle del Guamuez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Valle del Guamuez

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valle del Guamuez

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tarapoa AirportTPCMedium Airport
Tres De Mayo AirportPUUMedium Airport
Guarumo Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Loja AirportLGQSmall Airport
Orito Airport-Small Airport
Shushufindi Airport-Small Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
512 m (1,680 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 Valle del Guamuez

What is the population of Valle del Guamuez?

Valle del Guamuez has a population of 9,969 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 403.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valle del Guamuez?

Valle del Guamuez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.5 inches.

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