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Confines, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Confines is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 472. Elevation: 4,918 ft (1,499 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

472 Population 9/sq mi density
4,918 ft Elevation 1,499 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
79.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Confines

Confines

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

People

Population472
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain79.1 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Population472
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Coordinates6.3563°, -73.2413°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation79.1 inches (2,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Confines

Confines is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 472. The city sits at an elevation of 4,918 feet (1,499 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Confines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,918 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates6.3563°N, 73.2413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.1"
108% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,384 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 150 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 54 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 103 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 144 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 148 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 55 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 51 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 48 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 58 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 59 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 150 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 57 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 50 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 55 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 40 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 51 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 136 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 10.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 10.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in

Confines has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Confines

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural - - - -
ESCUELA RUR LA PEÑA - - - -
Escuela Rural Palmar Grande - - - -
Escuela Rural Palmarito - - - -
Escuela Rural La Caldera - - - -
Escuela Rural San Joaquin - - - -
Escuela Rural Aguabuena - - - -
Escuela Rural Barroblanco - - - -
Escuela Rural Morario - - - -
Escuela Rural El Salitre - - - -
Colegio Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento - - - -
Colegio Tecnico Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento - - - -
Escuela Rural San Vicente - - - -
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Radio Stations near Confines

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Confines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez
Casa de la Cultura
Casa Galán
Casa Museo Jaime Guevara y Jose Blas Acevedo y Gómez
La Rancha
Museo del Algodón
Museo del Algodón y Lienzo de la Tierra

Libraries in Confines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antonia Santos0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Encino0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander0.0
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon0.0
Vive Digital0.0

Farmers Markets in Confines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa de Mercado
Plaza de Feria de Ganado Coromoro
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesina
Plaza de mercado de Curití
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipio de Coromoro

Hotels in Confines

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Estación
posada Campestre La Sierra

Restaurants in Confines

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chorizos Marina Poveda
El Mirador
Rico Pollo de Confites
Rstaurante y Paradero El Ruby

Cafes in Confines

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Balcón

Gas Stations in Confines

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PRIMAX

Banks in Confines

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coomuldesa

Breweries in Confines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG

Stadiums & Teams in Confines

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Confines

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Campo Capote Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Confines

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Señora de Chiquinquirá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,527 m (5,010 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 Confines

What is the population of Confines?

Confines has a population of 472 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Confines?

Confines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.

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