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Cerrito, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
Cerrito is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 2,435. Elevation: 8,241 ft (2,512 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cerrito
Cerrito is a Colombian municipality in the Santander Department located in the province of García Rovira in northeastern Colombia. It is noted for its natural environment and for having emblematic places of the department such as the chapel of Jesus Nazareno and the ruins of a Spanish seminary in the village of Servitá.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,435 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,241 ft (2,512 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.8432°, -72.6940° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cerrito
Cerrito is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 2,435. The city sits at an elevation of 8,241 feet (2,512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,241 ft (2,512 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8432°N, 72.6940°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in |
Cerrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 46°F in July to 48°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Cerrito
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Ovejera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agua Tendida | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Peralonso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Volcan Sector Argelia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tuli | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Mortiño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jurado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Corral Falso La Pedregosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Siote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Servita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Filiada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Normal Superior Sady Tobón Calle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Siote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Barsali | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Volcán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Tuli | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Sisota | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Rodeo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Siberia | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Peralonso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Jurado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Corralfalso | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA RUR MORTIÑO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Humala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Servita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Banco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural La Platera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Hatico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Ayacucho | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Espino | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Cairasco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Tec Agroindustrial de Educ Campesina | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cerrito
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC | |
| RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC |
Museums in Cerrito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSEO GERSON CORZO |
Libraries in Cerrito
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Guaca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Humberto Ortíz Valdéz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca publica Antonio Cacua Prada | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cerrito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Gas Stations in Cerrito
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cerrito
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cerrito
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | Medium Airport |
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerrito
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chinquinquira |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Cerrito?
Cerrito has a population of 2,435 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cerrito?
Cerrito has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.