Sign In Register

Albania, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Albania is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 810. Elevation: 5,377 ft (1,639 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

810 Population 5/sq mi density
5,377 ft Elevation 1,639 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

Discover Albania, Colombia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Albania

Albania

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is located in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km2 (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.

People

Population810
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation5,377 ft (1,639 m)
Population810
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,377 ft (1,639 m)
Coordinates5.7589°, -73.9138°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,827 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Albania

Albania is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 810. The city sits at an elevation of 5,377 feet (1,639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Albania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,377 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,377 ft (1,639 m)
Area156.8 sq mi (406.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates5.7589°N, 73.9138°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

521 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 136 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 16 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 129 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 146 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 150 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 149 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 27 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 138 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 149 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 143 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 149 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 104 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 125 km
Mar 22, 2015 9 km NW of Jordán, Colombia M5.1 144 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 44 km
Apr 22, 1990 2 km W of Jordán, Colombia M5.0 139 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 170 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 184 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 192 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 8.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 8.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
August 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 7.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 9.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 7.7 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in

Albania has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (3.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in Albania

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural de la Mesa
Institución Educativa Leones
Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Colegio Integd Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
ESCUELA URB ULPIANO MUÑOZ
ESCUELA URB ULPIANO MUÑOZ
Escuela Rural Santa Lucia
Escuela Rural Villa Fatima
Escuela Rural El Encenillo
Escuela Rural Colorada Numero 2
Escuela San Antonio
Escuela Rural Canutillo
Escuela Rural Mesa Grande
Escuela Rural Colorada
Escuela Rural Chebre
Escuela Rural Canoas
Escuela Rural El Salitre
Escuela Santa Rosa;ESCUELA RUR SANTA ROSA
Escuela San Jose Alto
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Albania

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla AAC+ 64 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) AAC+ 64 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Albania

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo Real de Vélez
Palacio de la Cultura

Libraries in Albania

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jairo Elberto González Castillo"0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Albania

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa de Mercado
Casa de Mercado Mi Cosecha
Centro de Acopio y Mercadeo
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Albania

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asadero El Chiflón
Restaurante Fuego y Sabor

Gas Stations in Albania

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estacion de Servicio Albania

Breweries in Albania

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
D

Stadiums & Teams in Albania

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Albania

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Berrio AirportPBESmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales AirportSmall Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Post Offices in Albania

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dónde Mary
Interrapidísimo
Servientrega

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,380 m (7,809 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Albania.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Albania

What is the population of Albania?

Albania has a population of 810 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 156.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Albania?

Albania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Albania with another city: