Most Educated in Nariño

Top 31 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Nariño

1 Olaya Herrera 26.7%

2 Cumbitara 26.7%

3 La Tola 26.7%

4 Ancuya 26.7%

5 Aldana 26.7%

6 Guaitarilla 26.7%

7 El Rosario 26.7%

8 San Pablo 26.7%

9 Salahonda 26.7%

10 Cumbal 26.7%

11 Barbacoas 26.7%

12 Policarpa 26.7%

13 Leiva 26.7%

14 Sotomayor 26.7%

15 La Cruz 26.7%

16 Linares 26.7%

17 Pasto 26.7%

18 Potosí 26.7%

19 Mosquera 26.7%

20 Sandoná 26.7%

21 Yacuanquer 26.7%

22 El Tambo 26.7%

23 La Unión 26.7%

24 Pupiales 26.7%

25 San Lorenzo 26.7%

26 Buesaco 26.7%

27 El Charco 26.7%

28 Túquerres 26.7%

29 Samaniego 26.7%

30 Ipiales 26.7%

31 Tumaco 26.7%

The most educated cities in Nariño have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Olaya Herrera leads with 26.7% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Olaya Herrera, 26.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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