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Concepción, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Concepción is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 2,520. Elevation: 6,529 ft (1,990 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,520 Population 100/sq mi density
6,529 ft Elevation 1,990 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Concepción

Concepción

Concepción is a municipality of Santander, Colombia. It belongs to the García Rovira Province.

People

Population2,520
Density100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation6,529 ft (1,990 m)
Population2,520
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation6,529 ft (1,990 m)
Coordinates6.7662°, -72.6940°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Concepción

Concepción is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 2,520. The city sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet (1,990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Concepción enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Colombia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,529 ft (1,990 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates6.7662°N, 72.6940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 32 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 103 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 80 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 26 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 37 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 112 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 113 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 29 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 22 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 100 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 42 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 23 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 34 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 31 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 23 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 29 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 102 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 35 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 36 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
August 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 6.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 56°F in December to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Concepción

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuelita Betania
COLEGIO NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CONCEPCION
Escuela Urbana Gabriela Mistral
Colegio Nustra señora de la Concepcion
Escuela Gabriela Mistral
Escuela La Palma ITI
Instituto Tecnico Felipe Cordero
Escuela bombona
Escuelita Tenerife
Escuelita Junin
Escuelita Bucuta
Escuela Rural Pantano Grande
Escuela aguas calientes
Escuela jurado
Escuela el gacal
Escuela pachagual
Escuela Cuzagueta
Escuela el Salado
Escuela La Llanada
Escuela bucuta
Escuela el mirador
Escuela Rural Tenerife
Escuela Tenerife
Escuela Rural Tamara
ESCUELA RUR CORRAL DE PEÑA
Escuela Rural El Jaimito
Escuela Rural El Mirador
Institución Tec Agrop Felipe Cordero
Escuela Rural El Jurado
Escuela Rural Betania
Escuela Rural La Llanada
Escuela Rural Barbula
Instituto Tecnologico Felipe Cordero
Escuela Rural Bombona
Escuela Rural El Gacal
Escuela Rural Pichincha
Escuela Rural Cuzagueta
Escuela Rural Bucuta
Escuela Rural Aguabri
Escuela Rural Junin
Escuela Rural Calichal
Escuela Rural El Alizal
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Radio Stations near Concepción

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 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 Concepción

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO GERSON CORZO

Libraries in Concepción

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Guaca0.0
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Humberto Ortíz Valdéz0.0
Biblioteca publica Antonio Cacua Prada0.0

Farmers Markets in Concepción

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Hotels in Concepción

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel la posada de don Juan
Hotel y resturante la villa de la concepcion

Restaurants in Concepción

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

restaurante doña alicia
restaurante JF
Restaurante Sabor y Sason

Theatres in Concepción

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro municipal

Banks in Concepción

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Airports Near Concepción

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Marne AirportSmall Airport
Málaga Regional AirportSmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Concepción

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
interrapidisimo
Oficina Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Concepción

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,077 m (10,096 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 Concepción

What is the population of Concepción?

Concepción has a population of 2,520 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Concepción?

Concepción enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

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