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Colón
City in Nariño, Colombia
Overview
Colón is a small and welcoming town set in the Nariño highlands of southern Colombia. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, scenic mountain views, and lively local culture, it's ideal for travelers seeking authentic rural experiences. Life here is slow-paced, with friendly locals and picturesque surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Nariño
Population
9,658
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
1.63°, -77.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$538
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
16.3°C
Record High
26.4°C
Record Low
7.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1183 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSO
Distance
39 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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