Guadalajara de Buga
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When to go: Guadalajara de Buga month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Guadalajara de Buga are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and May the wettest (about 401 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7 | 19.0 | 244 | 9.9 |
| February | 25.9 | 19.4 | 315 | 9.3 |
| March | 25.8 | 19.4 | 388 | 8.7 |
| April | 25.6 | 19.5 | 395 | 8.1 |
| May | 25.6 | 19.5 | 401 | 8.0 |
| June | 25.4 | 19.0 | 389 | 9.3 |
| July | 26.0 | 19.0 | 356 | 9.7 |
| August | 26.6 | 19.0 | 314 | 9.9 |
| September | 26.9 | 19.1 | 283 | 9.7 |
| October | 25.6 | 19.2 | 351 | 8.3 |
| November | 25.1 | 19.1 | 315 | 8.5 |
| December | 25.4 | 19.1 | 266 | 9.5 |
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- Documented history · 1555
Guadalajara de Buga, which is the city's formal name, is one of the oldest cities in Colombia; founded in 1555 by Giraldo Gil de Estupiñán under the order of the Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar and known as Buga la Real ("the Royal Buga") or La Ciudad Señora ("the La
- Documented history · 1739
During colonial era, Buga was in the Royal Audience of Quito, initially part of the Viceroyalty of Peru, and from 1739 until the creation of the Republic of La Gran Colombia, part of the Viceroyalty of Nueva Granada.
- Documented history · 1995
American Airlines Flight 965 crashed into a mountain near Buga on 20 December 1995.
- Documented history · 2013
In 2013, Buga became the first municipality in the Valle del Cauca department to be named a Pueblo Patrimonio (heritage town) of Colombia.
- Foundation of Guadalajara de Buga
Founded in 1555 by Giraldo Gil de Estupiñán.
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01 · OverviewGuadalajara de Buga, in brief
Overview
Guadalajara de Buga, formally known as Buga, is a municipality and city located within the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia. Situated at 3.90089 latitude and -76.29783 longitude, the city operates in the America/Bogota timezone and uses the Colombian Peso as its currency, with Spanish as its primary language.
The present-day economy of Guadalajara de Buga features an active cattle industry. In addition to agricultural and livestock activities, the city's economic landscape is significantly supported by religious tourism. The municipality receives more than three million pilgrims annually who travel to visit the Basilica del Señor de los Milagros, which houses an image of Christ known as el Señor de los Milagros, or the Lord of the Miracles. Furthermore, the local economy and regional farming communities are supported by the NGO Instituto Mayor Campesino, which assists in agricultural development. Commercial and hospitality services also cater to international and domestic visitors through operations such as microbreweries and hostels.
Geographically and administratively, the municipality is positioned 46 miles from Cali and holds a population of 114,316 residents according to baseline records, alongside census figures reporting approximately 127,547 inhabitants. Founded in 1555 by Giraldo Gil de Estupiñán under the orders of Sebastián de Belalcázar, Guadalajara de Buga stands as one of the oldest settlements in the country. In 2013, it was designated as a Pueblo Patrimonio heritage town of Colombia, maintaining its status as the southernmost and westernmost member of that network as of March 2021.
For further documentation regarding the region, consult the Buga, Valle del Cauca entry and the GeoNames record for Guadalajara de Buga.
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01 · Q&AWhere is Guadalajara de Buga located and what are its coordinates?
Guadalajara de Buga is situated in Colombia at geographic coordinates 3.9009, -76.2978, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Guadalajara de Buga?
Guadalajara de Buga has a recorded population of approximately 114,316 and observes the America/Bogota time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Guadalajara de Buga?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Guadalajara de Buga include ES-CO, with COP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Guadalajara de Buga?
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