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Durania, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Durania is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 3,470. Elevation: 3,153 ft (961 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,470 Population 39/sq mi density
3,153 ft Elevation 961 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
59.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Durania

Durania

Durania is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of Norte de Santander. It is 47 kilometres (29 mi) southwest of the departmental capital Cúcuta.

People

Population3,470
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation3,153 ft (961 m)
Population3,470
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation3,153 ft (961 m)
Coordinates7.7131°, -72.6576°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation59.1 inches (1,500 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Durania

Durania is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 3,470. The city sits at an elevation of 3,153 feet (961 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Durania

Durania 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.2° / 30.9° 47.6
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 21.6° / 31.2° 42.3
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.5° 44.2
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 23° / 32.2° 77.6
May 28.2°C / 83°F 23.6° / 32.8° 70.2
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 24° / 32.3° 25.5
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.2° 30.5
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 23.7° / 33.4° 34.3
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 23.3° / 34.1° 44.1
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 22.9° / 33.5° 106.5
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 22.2° / 32.1° 121.7
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.4° 75.8
Durania has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,153 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,153 ft (961 m)
Area88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates7.7131°N, 72.6576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,342 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 M6.2 110 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 77 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 128 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 117 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 110 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 117 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 87 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 85 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 112 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 111 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 82 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 111 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 103 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 117 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 124 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 105 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 114 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 9.2 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in

Durania has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Durania

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Cuajadoras - - - -
Institución Educativa José María Córdoba - - - -
Escuela Rural Rosablanca - - - -
ESCUELA RUR PEÑA BLANCA - - - -
Escuela Rural Gurapal - - - -
Centro Educativo El Salto - - - -
Escuela Rural Integ La Donjuana - - - -
Institución Educativa Marcos Garcia Carrillo - - - -
Escuela Nueva Portachuelo - - - -
Escuela Nueva La Selva - - - -
Escuela Nueva Orope - - - -
Centro Educativo La Victoria - - - -
Escuela General Paez - - - -
Centro Educativo Buenavista - - - -
Escuela de Varones (Antigua) - - - -
Centro Educativo El Almendral - - - -
Centro Educativo El Cedro - - - -
Centro Educativo El Libano - - - -
Escuela Rural El Retiro - - - -
Centro Educativo Hatoviejo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Juana Berbesi - - - -
Centro Educativo La Chuspa - - - -
Centro Educativo La Platanala - - - -
Escuela Rural La Montuosa - - - -
Centro Educativo La Golondrina - - - -
Centro Educativo San Juan - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA ENT EDUC EL INMENSO - - - -
Centro Educativo La Quinta - - - -
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Radio Stations near Durania

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM (VE) latino, merengue AAC
Radio Mix Retro (VE) 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Andes 89.3 FM (VE) entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 64 kbps
La Salsera FM (VE) latino, salsa MP3
Tama Stereo (VE) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Radio 96.9 - MP3 64 kbps
W Radio 99.7 FM (VE) folclor, information AAC
Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM cristiana, family MP3

Museums in Durania

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura Chinácota
Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander
Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander
Museo Norte de Santander y ciudad de Cúcuta
Museo Norte de Santander y ciudad de Cúcuta

Libraries in Durania

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Eduardo Cote Lamus0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Chinácota0.0
Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero0.0
Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Julio Pérez Ferrero0.0
Biblioteca Publica Luiz Eduardo Salazar Medina0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios0.0
Biblioteca Simón Bolívar0.0
La Casona0.0
La Casona0.0
Publicidad Rincon0.0
Publicidad Rincon0.0
Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego0.0
Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego0.0

Farmers Markets in Durania

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Al Maximo
Al Maximo
Central de Abastos
charcuteria JN
charcuteria JN
Comercial Pacheco
d1
DOÑA CECI
EL NOVILLITO
MERCA FAMI
Mercado Guaimaral
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Principal Chinácota
Mini Merka.tino
Plaza de Mercado
Supermercado "Merkandoando"
Tienda Divino Niño
Tienda SuperTodo

Restaurants in Durania

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Carne a la Vara
Restaurante "La Honda"

Gas Stations in Durania

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1046694630
CO #1046951955
CO #1047195992
Terpel
Terpel

Banks in Durania

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Breweries in Durania

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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 Durania

TeamLeagueDivision
Coliseo Toto Hernandez
Estadio General Santander

Airports Near Durania

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Cinera Airport-Small Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Durania

34 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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
P,S los olivos
Red Salud Integral IPS
Red Salud Integral IPS
Saludvida
SSOAR
Unidad Pediatrica
Unidad Renal
Urgencias Cafesalud
URONORTE
Vacunorte
Vihonco

Churches & Religious Organizations in Durania

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo San José de Durania

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
905 m (2,969 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 Durania

What is the population of Durania?

Durania has a population of 3,470 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Durania?

Durania has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches.

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