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Chitagá, Colombia
Norte de Santander Department · Colombia
Chitagá is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 3,871. Elevation: 7,717 ft (2,352 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chitagá
Chitagá is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander. The town has a population of 11,684 people and an elevation of 2,350 metres above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,871 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,717 ft (2,352 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.1378°, -72.6646° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Norte de Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.5 inches (1,637 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chitagá
Chitagá is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 3,871. The city sits at an elevation of 7,717 feet (2,352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,717 ft (2,352 m) |
| Area | 180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1378°N, 72.6646°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in |
Chitagá has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 52°F in January to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Chitagá
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Nueva Hato Grande | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO CENT DOC TRINO GARCIA PEÑA | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Ramón Gonzalez Valencia | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL CARMEN | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nal de Varones | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA NUCLEO ESC AGRICOLA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Roble | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Casa Vieja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Burgua | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo San Luis de Chucarima | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Bartaque | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Alizal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Integ Piedras | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Palo Rucio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Laguna | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Siaga | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Puente Real | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Carbon | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bas Rural Llano Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Pantanitos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Burgua Alta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Palmera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Delirio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Quicuyes | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chitagá
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 Chitagá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa de Toto | ||||
| Museo Casa Anzoátegui | ||||
| Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar |
Libraries in Chitagá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Humberto Ortíz Valdéz | 0.0 | |||||
| Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in Chitagá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chitagá
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | Medium Airport |
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Paramillo Airport | SCI | Medium Airport |
| El Espino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chitagá
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Cural De Chitaga | |
| Iglecia San Juan de Nepomuseno |
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What is the population of Chitagá?
Chitagá has a population of 3,871 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 180.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chitagá?
Chitagá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.