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Colón, Venezuela
Táchira · Venezuela
Colón is a mid-size city in Táchira, Venezuela with a population of 62,513. Elevation: 2,641 ft (805 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Colón
Colón is a town in the Venezuelan Andean state of Táchira. This town is the shire town of the Ayacucho Municipality and, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 48,982.
People
Climate
| Population | 62,513 |
| Population Density | 335 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.0313°, -72.2605° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Táchira |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.3 inches (1,761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Colón
Colón is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Táchira) with a population of 62,513. The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet (805 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.3 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Colón
Colón has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 720 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Area | 186.9 sq mi (484.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0313°N, 72.2605°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in |
Colón has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (2.9").
Schools in Colón
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Técnica Comercial Tulio Febres | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.E. Andrés Bello | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Nacional Barrio Las Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Nacional Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.N. Simón Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Colón
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM | latino, merengue | AAC | |
| Cordillera 104.7 FM | folclor, latino | MP3 | |
| Radio Mix Retro | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Andes 89.3 FM | entretenimiento, musica | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Salsera FM | latino, salsa | MP3 | |
| Tama Stereo | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Vibra Radio 96.9 (CO) | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| W Radio 99.7 FM | folclor, information | AAC | |
| Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM (CO) | cristiana, family | MP3 | |
| Radio C | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Colón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Cipriano Castro | ||||
| General en Jefe Eleazar López Contreras | ||||
| Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander | ||||
| Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander | ||||
| Museo del Táchira | ||||
| Museo del Táchira | ||||
| Museo Gral Cipriano Castro | ||||
| Museo Norte de Santander y ciudad de Cúcuta | ||||
| Museo Norte de Santander y ciudad de Cúcuta |
Libraries in Colón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eduardo Cote Lamus | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Queniquea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Julio Pérez Ferrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Mons. José León Rojas Chaparro | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| Publicidad Rincon | 0.0 | |||||
| Publicidad Rincon | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Colón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Maximo | |||||
| Al Maximo | |||||
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| charcuteria JN | |||||
| charcuteria JN | |||||
| Comercial Pacheco | |||||
| d1 | |||||
| DOÑA CECI | |||||
| Mercado Guaimaral | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Colón | |||||
| Mercado Periférico Santa Teresa | |||||
| Perea | |||||
| Perea |
Hotels in Colón
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Colón
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Colón
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Colón
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Colón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cancha de minitejo panchito | ||||
| Estanco y Pool | ||||
| Fabrica Mpa | ||||
| Fabrica Mpa | ||||
| La Octava | ||||
| La Octava | ||||
| Pooles el Mango | ||||
| Pooles el Mango | ||||
| Punto Fijo | ||||
| Punto Fijo |
Stadiums & Teams in Colón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Toto Hernandez | ||
| Estadio General Santander | ||
| Estadio Metropolitano de San Cristóbal | ||
| Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo | ||
| Velódromo JJ Mora |
Airports Near Colón
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | VIG | Medium Airport |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| La Fria Airport | LFR | Medium Airport |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | Medium Airport |
| Paramillo Airport | SCI | Medium Airport |
| Campo de Palma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casigua El Cubo Airport | CUV | Small Airport |
| Cinera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo del Zulia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Petrolea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Piscuri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tibú Airport | TIB | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Colón
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BIENESTAR-ESTETICA | ||
| CEDI | ||
| CEDMI- DIAGNOSTICO MATERNO | ||
| CIMA Medicina saludable | ||
| clinica PONAL | ||
| Clinica Santa Ana | ||
| ConfaOriente I.P.S. | ||
| Consultorio Clinico Suaram | ||
| Doctor Lobo Cirujia Plastica | ||
| EPSIFARMA | ||
| Eureka | ||
| HEMOTERAPIA | ||
| I.P.S. Figuras S.P.A. Barrio Blanco. | ||
| Infectoped | ||
| Infraneuro | ||
| Ipasme | ||
| LABORATORIO | ||
| Laboratorio clinico | ||
| Lavoratorio Clinico | ||
| NATURIZZA | ||
| Ninos de Papel | ||
| NordVital | ||
| Nueva Eps | ||
| Red Salud Integral IPS | ||
| Red Salud Integral IPS | ||
| Saludvida | ||
| SSOAR | ||
| Unidad Pediatrica | ||
| Unidad Renal | ||
| Urgencias Cafesalud | ||
| URONORTE | ||
| Vacunorte | ||
| Vihonco |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Colón
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Comunidad Cristiana Admirable Consejero | |
| Iglesia San José | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista | |
| Nuestra Señora de La Esperanza |
Quick Facts
Around Colón
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Colón
15 places within 15 km
- • Cerro Blanquizal
- • Cerro Cabezas de Vaca
- • Cerro El Morrachon
- • Cerro La Cuja
- • Cerro La Moza
- + 10 more
🇻🇪 About Venezuela
Public Holidays in Venezuela
34 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Colón
What is the population of Colón?
Colón has a population of 62,513 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 335 people per square mile, spread across 186.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colón?
Colón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.3 inches.