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González, Colombia

Cesar Department · Colombia

González is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 5,634. Elevation: 4,488 ft (1,368 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,634 Population 201/sq mi density
4,488 ft Elevation 1,368 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
73.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About González

González

González is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Cesar.

People

Population5,634
Density201/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain73.4 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation4,488 ft (1,368 m)
Population5,634
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation4,488 ft (1,368 m)
Coordinates8.3902°, -73.3805°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCesar Department
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation73.4 inches (1,864 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About González

González is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 5,634. The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet (1,368 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

González enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,488 ft (1,368 m)
Area28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates8.3902°N, 73.3805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.4"
93% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 136 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 115 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 138 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 60 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 76 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 85 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 117 km
Apr 12, 2017 7 km E of Tona, Colombia M4.8 143 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 141 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 133 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 68 km
Mar 3, 2023 8 km NNE of La Fría, Venezuela M4.6 129 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 9 km
Aug 11, 1994 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela M4.6 150 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 73 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 140 km
Feb 5, 2015 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M4.6 138 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 142 km
May 11, 2025 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 8.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 6.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 7.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 8.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in

González has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in González

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nueva Alto de la Trinidad
Escuela Nueva Corralitos
Escuela Rural Integd Otare
Escuela Rural Lucaical
Centro Educativo Nueva Honduras
Centro Educativo Quebrada de la Esperanza
Centro Educativo San Antonio Sur
Escuela Rural El Cerro
Centro Educativo Vijagual
Escuela Rural San Antonio de Padua
Colegio La Orquidea
Escuela Lucaical
Escuela Nueva Santa Lucia
Escuela Rural Simitarigua Bajo
Centro Educativo Montenegro
Escuela Nueva Llano Verde
Escuela Nueva El Guadual
Escuela Rural Pueblo Viejo
Sede Salobrito
Escuela Nueva Quebrada Arriba
Escuela Nueva Lagunitas
Fundación Inf Pucheritos
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Radio Stations near González

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
colvalencia radio 97.7 MP3 128 kbps
buenísima radio tv AAC 64 kbps
Fiesta 106.2 FM latino, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta 89.1 FM (VE) latino, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta 102.7 FM crossover, grupera AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in González

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Antón García de Bonilla

Libraries in González

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Ana Dilia Manzano0.0
Biblioteca Argemiro Bayona Portillo0.0

Stadiums & Teams in González

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near González

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Las Flores AirportELBMedium Airport
Ayacucho AirportAYCSmall Airport
Base Principal Celta AirportSmall Airport
Bella Cruz - San Juan AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires AirportSmall Airport
Calima AirportSmall Airport
El Bosque AirportSmall Airport
El Monasterio AirportSmall Airport
El Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
Fabal-Coal AirportSmall Airport
Gamarra AirportGRASmall Airport
Germania AirportSmall Airport
Hacaritama AirportHAYSmall Airport
Hipilandia AirportSmall Airport
Irho AirportSmall Airport
La Cacica AirportSmall Airport
La Nena Cayta AirportSmall Airport
Las Tapias AirportSmall Airport
Los Monjes AirportSmall Airport
Millan AirportSmall Airport
Sabaneta AirportSmall Airport
Santa Lucía AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sud AirportSmall Airport
Tibú AirportTIBSmall Airport
Villa Oliva AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in González

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Alliance The Pastor Good
Iglesia Alianza Otaré

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,309 m (4,295 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 González

What is the population of González?

González has a population of 5,634 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in González?

González enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.4 inches.

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