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Charta, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Charta is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 650. Elevation: 6,562 ft (2,000 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

650 Population 475/sq mi density
6,562 ft Elevation 2,000 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Charta

Charta

Charta is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population650
Density475/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Population650
Population Density475 / sq mi
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Coordinates7.2803°, -72.9678°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation44.2 inches (1,123 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Charta

Charta is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 650. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Charta

Charta has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.2°C), the coldest is Nov (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1189 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.4° 62.4
Feb 22°C / 72°F 19.1° / 24.8° 91.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.1° 116.1
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 19.3° / 24.5° 105.1
May 22.1°C / 72°F 19.6° / 24.6° 121.0
Jun 22°C / 72°F 19.3° / 24.6° 71.0
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 19.3° / 24.9° 80.6
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 19.3° / 25.1° 84.4
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 19° / 24.5° 95.6
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 19° / 24.1° 162.4
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 18.8° / 23.7° 131.7
Dec 21.5°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.2° 67.3
Charta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Colombia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates7.2803°N, 72.9678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,377 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 56 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 104 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 123 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 59 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 60 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 116 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 61 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 64 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 108 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 140 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 60 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 69 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 50 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 57 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 53 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 140 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 58 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 66 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in Warmest
May 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
August 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Charta has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 50°F in January to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Charta

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fundación Inst Cristiano de Prom Campesina - - - -
Escuela Rural El Carbonal - - - -
Escuela Rural El Palcho - - - -
Centro Educativo La Rinconada - - - -
Institución Agricola - - - -
Escuela Urb Garcia Cadena - - - -
INSTITUTO AGRICOLA SEDE B - - - -
INSTITUTO AGRICOLA DE CHARTA - - - -
ESCUELA VEREDA EL ROBLE - - - -
SEDE H VEREDA LAGUNILLAS - - - -
SEDE G ESCUELA VEREDA PANTANOS - - - -
SEDE O VEREDA EL CARBONAL - - - -
ESCUELA SEDE J CORREGIMIENTO DE PIRITA - - - -
SEDE E ESCUELA VEREDA LA RINCONADA - - - -
SEDE F VEREDA EL TABOR - - - -
SEDE N VEREDA EL PUERTO - - - -
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Radio Stations near Charta

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 Charta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
(UIS) Museo de Historia Natural
Casa de Cultura GUA - La Piedra del Sol
Casa Luis Perú de La Croix
Casa Museo Los Fundadores
Museo Arqueológico Guane de Floridablanca, Casa Paragüitas
Museo Casa de Simón Bolívar
Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga
Museo de la Batalla Palonegro
Museo de los Guanes
Museo del Banco de la República
Museo La Casa del Libro Total
Sala de Arte CASONA UNAB

Libraries in Charta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(UIS 12) Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca gabriel Garcia Marquez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel Turbay0.0
Metrolibro0.0
Metrolibro0.0
Metrolibro0.0

Farmers Markets in Charta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación De Mercados Comunitarios Y campesinos de Bucaramanga
Central de Abastos de Bucaramanga - CentroAbastos
Edificio K27
Mercado - Villaluz
Mercado Campesino de Bucaramanga
Mercado la 10
Mercado la 10
Mercado la 10
Oxxo
Plaza de Mercado Central de Bucaramanga
Plaza de Mercado Central de Girón
Plaza de Mercado de San Francisco
Plaza de Mercado Guarin
Plaza de Mercado La Colmena - Lagos II
Plaza de Mercado La Concordia
Plaza de Mercado Nocturna Asoven - La Rosita
Plaza Satélite

Banks in Charta

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancolombia
Pac Banagrario

Stadiums & Teams in Charta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Charta

22 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Charta

18 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
Foscal Internacional
Foscal Internacional
Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander Clínica Foscal
Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander Clínica Foscal
Galileo
Galileo
GestionarBienestar Sede Nacional
GestionarBienestar Sede Nacional
Máster Cáncer
Máster Cáncer
Urgencias Foscal
Urgencias Foscal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Corregimiento de Pirita

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,192 m (7,192 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 Charta

What is the population of Charta?

Charta has a population of 650 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 475 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Charta?

Charta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches.

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