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El Peñón, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
El Peñón is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,333 ft (2,540 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Peñón
Bolívar är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Santander, i den centrala delen av landet, 160 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Bolívar ligger 2 135 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 230.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,333 ft (2,540 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.0549°, -73.8152° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 225.3 inches (5,722 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Peñón
El Peñón is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,333 feet (2,540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 225.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,333 ft (2,540 m) |
| Area | 1,137.2 sq mi (2,945.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0549°N, 73.8152°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in |
El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in October to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (2.6").
Schools in El Peñón
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Resumidero | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Agropecuario Silvano Velasco | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Primaria Colegio Agropecuario San Antonio de Padua | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Agropecuario San Antonio de Padua | — | — | — | — |
| La Reforma | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Las Cruces | — | — | — | — |
| Concentración Escolar Antonio Nariño Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Integrado Antonio Ricaurte | — | — | — | — |
| CONCENTRACION ANTONIO NARIÑO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Togui | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Carretero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Panama | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Trapal | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Agrop San Antonio de Padua | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Santa Barbara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Guamitos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Alto Jazmin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Tebaida | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Cent Doc Llanadas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Edu Rural María del Camino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bajo Jazmin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Tunal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Robles | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Peñón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo Real de Vélez |
Libraries in El Peñón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CUV | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luis Alvaro Chacón de Luna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SENA | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Peñón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Mercado | |||||
| Casa de Mercado Mi Cosecha | |||||
| Mercado bovino | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Ferias | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Barbosa | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Paz | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Plaza Municipal de Mercado |
Hotels in El Peñón
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Peñón
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Peñón
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Peñón
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Peñón
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Peñón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Peñón
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunja Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Campo Capote Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Berrio Airport | PBE | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Peñón
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro de Fé y Esperanza | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia | |
| Iglesia Santo Cristo | |
| Iglesia Santo Cristo del Peñón | |
| San Antonio Abad de Berbeo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the weather like in El Peñón?
El Peñón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 225.3 inches.