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El Playón, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
El Playón is a small city in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 12,966. Elevation: 1,440 ft (439 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Playón
El Playón är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Santander, i den norra delen av landet, 300 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. El Playón ligger 439 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 5 334.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,966 |
| Population Density | 68 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.4713°, -73.2031° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.6 inches (2,021 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Playón
El Playón is a small city in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 12,966. The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet (439 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Playón
El Playón has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (20.5°C), the coldest is Nov (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1022 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 190.8 sq mi (494.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4713°N, 73.2031°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in |
El Playón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in El Playón
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural La Aguada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Naranjera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Francisco de Asis | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Bateca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Arrumbazon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RUR LA NEGREÑA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RUR MATA DE CAÑA II | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Betania | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Laguna de la Esmeralda | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Basc Pies Descalzos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Manuela Beltran | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Integd de Cio Camilo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUTO CAMILO TORRES | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuela Beltrán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Alto Bello | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Los Cucharos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Centenario Mensuli | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Agua Blanca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Rural Miraflores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Espuma | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Union de Galapagos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Misiguay | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Campestre Bethel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Katiuska | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Huchaderos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Calichana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Altamira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Bambu | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo La Ceiba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Estación Laguna | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Las Salteras | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Playón
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC | |
| RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC |
Museums in El Playón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Los Fundadores |
Libraries in El Playón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca gabriel Garcia Marquez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Hotels in El Playón
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Playón
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Playón
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Playón
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Yariguíes Airport | EJA | Medium Airport |
| Base Principal Celta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Capote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cinera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Bosque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tornillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamarra Airport | GRA | Small Airport |
| Hipilandia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Irho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cacica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascajera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Nena Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | SNT | Small Airport |
| Los Gemelos Dorados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Monjes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mata De Plátano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Wlches Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabaneta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Oliva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Playón
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Sagrado Corazon |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Playón?
El Playón has a population of 12,966 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 190.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Playón?
El Playón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.6 inches.