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Cepitá, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Cepitá is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 377. Elevation: 2,169 ft (661 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

377 Population 3/sq mi density
2,169 ft Elevation 661 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
63.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Cepitá

Cepitá

Cepitá is a town and municipality in the García Rovira Province, part of Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population377
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain63.7 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)
Population377
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)
Coordinates6.7543°, -72.9744°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation63.7 inches (1,619 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cepitá

Cepitá is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 377. The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet (661 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Cepitá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)
Area121.8 sq mi (315.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates6.7543°N, 72.9744°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"
68% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,379 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 3 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 127 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 111 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 6 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 9 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 138 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 143 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 6 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 126 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 5 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 6 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 11 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 2 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 8 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 13 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 9 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 7 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 9 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 71 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 6 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 8.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 6.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in

Cepitá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Cepitá

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta Rural Miraflores - - - -
Escuela Rural Paloblanco - - - -
Escuela Rural La Palmita - - - -
Institución Educativa El Pórtico - - - -
Colegio Pedro Fermin de Vargas - - - -
Escuela Rural El Curo - - - -
Escuela Rural La Palma - - - -
Centro Educativo El Portico - - - -
Escuela Rural La Palmita - - - -
Escuela Rural Pablo Blanco - - - -
Escuela Rural El Basto - - - -
Escuela Rural San Miguel - - - -
Curos - - - -
Escuela Rural El Embudo - - - -
Escuela Rural El Laurel - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA ESCU RUR SAN FRANCISCO - - - -
Escuela Rural Pescadito - - - -
Escuela Rural Coscuta - - - -
Escuela Rural Rodalito - - - -
Escuela Rural La Chorrera - - - -
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear - - - -
Jardín Infantil Monerias - - - -
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cepitá

6 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
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in Cepitá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Museo de la Coca-Cola
Museo Guane

Libraries in Cepitá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejandro Galvis Galvis0.0
Biblioteca Guaca0.0
Biblioteca Humberto Ortíz Valdéz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca publica Antonio Cacua Prada0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva0.0

Farmers Markets in Cepitá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aqua Plaza
Mercado Campesino
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de mercado de Curití

Hotels in Cepitá

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Tabacal
Hotel Farallones Del Chicamocha

Restaurants in Cepitá

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiflas
Los Guanes
Menzuly
Mirador Del Chicamocha
Restaurante Cañon del Chicamocha
Restaurante Kaktus
Restaurante y Cafetería

Cafes in Cepitá

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Market

Cinemas in Cepitá

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine 4D

Monuments in Cepitá

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Santandereanidad

Theme Parks in Cepitá

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parque Nacional del Chicamocha

Gas Stations in Cepitá

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1136217512

Golf Courses in Cepitá

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club Casa de Campo

Stadiums & Teams in Cepitá

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Airports Near Cepitá

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport-Small Airport
La Cascajera Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cepitá

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Santa María de los Ángeles
Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Umpalá
Parroquia de Santa Maria
Templo Católico de la Inmaculada Concepción

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,113 m (3,652 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 Cepitá

What is the population of Cepitá?

Cepitá has a population of 377 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 121.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cepitá?

Cepitá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.

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