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Valparaíso, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Valparaíso is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 3,626. Elevation: 4,432 ft (1,351 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,626 Population 28/sq mi density
4,432 ft Elevation 1,351 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
89.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Valparaíso

Valparaíso

Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.

People

Population3,626
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain89.0 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Population3,626
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Coordinates5.6150°, -75.6242°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation89.0 inches (2,261 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valparaíso

Valparaíso is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 3,626. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet (1,351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Valparaíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Area129.8 sq mi (336.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates5.6150°N, 75.6242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.0"
134% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 53 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 129 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 101 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 135 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 56 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 121 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 100 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 139 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 49 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 98 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 122 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 96 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 30 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 123 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 93 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 138 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 18 km
Sep 1, 2023 2 km NNE of Istmina, Colombia M4.9 126 km
Jan 23, 1991 5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 69 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 87 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 93 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 10.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 7.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 11.6 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Coldest
December 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in

Valparaíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 89.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Valparaíso

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio San Pablo
Centro Educativo Rur El Naranjal
Centro Educativo Rur Manuel Escobar Arango
Centro Educativo Rur Libardo Parra Toro
Centro Educativo Rur Mallarino
Centro Educativo Rur San Miguel
Centro Educativo Rur El Bosque
Centro Educativo Rur Juan De La Cruz Valencia
Colegio Rafael Uribe Uribe
Escuela Urb Modelo Guillermo Valencia
Institución Educativa Rafael Uribe Uribe
Institución Educativa Rafael Uribe Uribe Sección Primaria
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Radio Stations near Valparaíso

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Amor Stereo MP3
Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) culture, full service MP3 64 kbps
La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM entretenimiento, latino AAC 125 kbps
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) culture, ipiales MP3 192 kbps
Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM MP3
Tropicanal 98.9 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
RENCORDRADIO música latina, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto MP3 128 kbps
Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) culture, live sports MP3 192 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) culture, ipiales MP3 128 kbps
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC

Museums in Valparaíso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MAJA Museum Anthropologia y Arte
MAJA Museum Casa de la Musica
MAJA Museum Casa Jose Tomas Urobe Abad
Museo de Arte Religioso
Museo de las Plantas
Museo del Sombrero

Libraries in Valparaíso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escuela Normal Superior0.0
Biblioteca María Elena Duque0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Caramanta0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gabriel Peláez Montoya0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Martin Fierro bookstore0.0

Farmers Markets in Valparaíso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería

Hotels in Valparaíso

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Ceiba
Hotel La Ceiba
Hotel Pipinta

Cafes in Valparaíso

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tejiendo Café

Clinics in Valparaíso

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #6792718387

Stadiums & Teams in Valparaíso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valparaíso

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Ingenio Risaralda AirportSmall Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
Pensilvania AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
918 m (3,012 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 Valparaíso

What is the population of Valparaíso?

Valparaíso has a population of 3,626 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 129.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valparaíso?

Valparaíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.0 inches.

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