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California, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

California is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 573. Elevation: 6,650 ft (2,027 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

573 Population 418/sq mi density
6,650 ft Elevation 2,027 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About California

California

California is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39 million residents across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the largest U.S. state by population and third-largest by area.

People

Population573
Density418/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation6,650 ft (2,027 m)
Population573
Population Density418 / sq mi
Elevation6,650 ft (2,027 m)
Coordinates7.3478°, -72.9458°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About California

California is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 573. The city sits at an elevation of 6,650 feet (2,027 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

California experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,650 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Colombia avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,650 ft (2,027 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates7.3478°N, 72.9458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,373 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 64 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 101 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 124 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 69 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 105 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 113 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 68 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 72 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 67 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 60 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 58 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 77 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 133 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 72 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 67 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 65 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 67 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 132 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in

California has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in California

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Integrado San Antonio
San Antonio Sede B
Colegio Integrado SanAntonio Sede E
Fundación Inst Cristiano de Prom Campesina Icproc
Escuela Rural La Baja
Colegio Integ San Antonio
ESCUELA URB EL DIVINO NIÑO
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Radio Stations near California

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
Barrancabermeja Virtual crossover, latino MP3 128 kbps
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in California

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
(UIS) Museo de Historia Natural
Casa Luis Perú de La Croix
Casa Museo Los Fundadores
Museo Casa de Simón Bolívar
Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga
Museo de la Batalla Palonegro
Museo del Banco de la República
Museo La Casa del Libro Total
Sala de Arte CASONA UNAB

Libraries in California

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(UIS 12) Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel Turbay0.0

Farmers Markets in California

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos de Bucaramanga - CentroAbastos
Edificio K27
Mercado la 10
Mercado la 10
Mercado la 10
Oxxo
Plaza de Mercado Central de Bucaramanga
Plaza de Mercado de San Francisco
Plaza de Mercado Guarin
Plaza de Mercado La Concordia
Plaza de Mercado Nocturna Asoven - La Rosita

Hotels in California

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Gran Meson
Hotel El Santuario
Hotel la Molienda

Cafes in California

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mini panaderia Yorley

Monuments in California

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento Virgen del Carmen- Sector la Venta

Gas Stations in California

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092478287

Banks in California

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corresponsal Bancario BanaAgrario
Corresponsal Bancario Bancolombia
Corresponsal Bancolombia Nuevo punto

Stadiums & Teams in California

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near California

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
El Bosque AirportSmall Airport
El Carmen AirportSmall Airport
El Marne AirportSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
El Tornillo AirportSmall Airport
Hipilandia AirportSmall Airport
Irho AirportSmall Airport
La Cacica AirportSmall Airport
La Cascajera AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Malabares AirportSmall Airport
Los Monjes AirportSmall Airport
Málaga Regional AirportSmall Airport
Mata De Plátano AirportSmall Airport
Sabaneta AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Santa Lucía AirportSmall Airport
Villa Oliva AirportSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in California

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Estética Perfec Body
Clínica de Estética Perfec Body
Clínica Gestionarbienestar
Clínica Gestionarbienestar
EPS Sanitas Sede Administrativa
EPS Sanitas Sede Administrativa
Galileo
Galileo
Máster Cáncer
Máster Cáncer

Churches & Religious Organizations in California

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
Santuario San Antonio de Padua

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,041 m (6,697 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About California

What is the population of California?

California has a population of 573 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 418 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in California?

California has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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