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El Tambo

City in Nariño, Colombia

Overview

El Tambo is a small, peaceful town in Nariño, Colombia, surrounded by lush countryside and known for its friendly community. The town offers traditional Colombian charm, local cuisine, and spectacular views of the nearby hills. While amenities are modest, visitors enjoy authenticity and a relaxed pace of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Nariño
Population
12,271
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
1.43°, -77.38°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
37
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$628
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
18.0°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
10.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
978 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSO
Distance
11 km

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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.

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 52/100.

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