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Enciso, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Enciso is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 698. Elevation: 5,177 ft (1,578 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

698 Population 28/sq mi density
5,177 ft Elevation 1,578 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Enciso

Enciso

Enciso är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Santander, i den centrala delen av landet, 270 km nordost om huvudstaden Bogotá. Enciso ligger 1 578 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 698.

People

Population698
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Population698
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Coordinates6.6681°, -72.6999°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Enciso

Enciso is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 698. The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet (1,578 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Enciso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Colombia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates6.6681°N, 72.6999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 34 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 111 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 82 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 37 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 27 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 120 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 107 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 28 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 111 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 23 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 37 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 27 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 32 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 24 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 28 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 40 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 101 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 36 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 35 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
August 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 6.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Enciso has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 56°F in December to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Enciso

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Agua Blanca - - - -
Escuela Mosgua - - - -
COLEGIO JOSE DE FERRO - - - -
Escuela Tierra Blanca - - - -
Escuela Urb General Santander - - - -
Escuela Rural Cortaderas - - - -
COLEGIO TEC AGROINDUSTRIAL PEÑACOLORADA - - - -
Escuela Rural Juncalito - - - -
Escuela Rural Loma del Negro - - - -
Escuela Rural Puertas Mayoria - - - -
Escuela el Mirador - - - -
Escuela Rural Mosgua - - - -
Escuela Rural Cochaga - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Robles - - - -
Escuela Rural Alto de Robles - - - -
Escuela Rural Cabecera del Llano - - - -
Escuela Rural La Mesa - - - -
Escuela Rural La Insula - - - -
Institución Tecnico Agroindustrial de Educación Campesina - - - -
Escuela Urbana General Santander - - - -
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Radio Stations near Enciso

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in Enciso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO GERSON CORZO

Libraries in Enciso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Guaca0.0
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo Caballero Calderón0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo CaballeroCalderón0.0
Biblioteca publica Antonio Cacua Prada0.0

Farmers Markets in Enciso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Banks in Enciso

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Banco Agrario
Bancolombia
Bancolombia

Airports Near Enciso

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Enciso

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IGLESIA CRISTIANA
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL UNIDA DE COLOMBIA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,578 m (5,177 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 Enciso

What is the population of Enciso?

Enciso has a population of 698 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Enciso?

Enciso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

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