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El Zulia, Colombia
Norte de Santander Department · Colombia
El Zulia is a small city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 26,019. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Zulia
El Zulia is a municipality of the Norte de Santander Department in Colombia. A portion of this municipality is part of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,019 |
| Population Density | 94 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.9325°, -72.6013° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Norte de Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.2 inches (1,858 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Zulia
El Zulia is a small city in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 26,019. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in El Zulia
El Zulia has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 937 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 275.8 sq mi (714.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9325°N, 72.6013°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
El Zulia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (2.4").
Schools in El Zulia
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCUELA RUR EL CAÑAGUATE | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Integd Marco Fidel Suarez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Col Integd Francisco de Paula Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Alfonso Lopez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Las Piedras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva La Rampachala | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Jorge Gaitan Duran | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Pedregales | - | - | - | - |
| Ranpachala | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Colorada | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural La Angelita Sede Principal | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Alfonso Lopez | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Camilo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan Pablo Ii | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Cent Pedag Personitas del Futuro | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA INDEP | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Zulia
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 El Zulia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 El Zulia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Eduardo Cote Lamus | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Julio Pérez Ferrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Simón Bolívar | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| Publicidad Rincon | 0.0 | |||||
| Publicidad Rincon | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego | 0.0 | |||||
| Salón de lectura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Zulia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Maximo | |||||
| Al Maximo | |||||
| Asociación Cooperativa Florencia R.S. | |||||
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| charcuteria JN | |||||
| charcuteria JN | |||||
| Comercial Pacheco | |||||
| d1 | |||||
| DOÑA CECI | |||||
| EL NOVILLITO | |||||
| MERCA FAMI | |||||
| Mercado Guaimaral | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Merkgusto C.A. | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Tachi Market |
Restaurants in El Zulia
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Zulia
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Zulia
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Zulia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 El Zulia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Toto Hernandez | ||
| Estadio General Santander |
Airports Near El Zulia
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| La Fria Airport | LFR | Medium Airport |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | Medium Airport |
| Paramillo Airport | SCI | Medium Airport |
| Campo de Palma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cinera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo del Zulia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Petrolea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tibú Airport | TIB | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Zulia
34 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 El Zulia
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Monumento Virgen del Carman |
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What is the population of El Zulia?
El Zulia has a population of 26,019 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 275.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Zulia?
El Zulia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches.