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Gramalote, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Gramalote is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 3,577. Elevation: 3,406 ft (1,038 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,577 Population 6/sq mi density
3,406 ft Elevation 1,038 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
63.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Gramalote

Gramalote

Gramalote is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander. Currently, the complete destruction of the town is considered imminent due to massive mudslides brought about by unprecedented flooding that most of Colombia has undergone.

People

Population3,577
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain63.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Population3,577
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Coordinates7.8875°, -72.7975°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation63.5 inches (1,614 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gramalote

Gramalote is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 3,577. The city sits at an elevation of 3,406 feet (1,038 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Gramalote

Gramalote 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.1° 62.3
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.4° 47.8
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.1° 62.6
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.6° 96.3
May 28.1°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.6° 97.0
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.3° 48.6
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.8° 36.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32.4° 45.8
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.2° 71.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.4° 126.3
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.7° 156.0
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 23.1° / 29.1° 86.7
Gramalote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,406 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Area649.7 sq mi (1,682.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates7.8875°N, 72.7975°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 125 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 99 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 127 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 109 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 133 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 108 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 128 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 131 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 120 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 133 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 128 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 120 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 82 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 139 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 134 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 122 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 129 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 - - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in

Gramalote has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Gramalote

41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo La Hoyada - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO NUESTRA SEÑORA DE MONGUI - - - -
Centro Educativo El Rosario - - - -
Centro Educativo Santa Teresita - - - -
Centro Educativo Vergel Pacheco - - - -
Escuela Rural Santo Domingo - - - -
Centro Educativo La Garza - - - -
Centro Educativo San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Rural Piedecuesta - - - -
ESCUELA RUR LUCIO PABON NUÑEZ - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Rural Miraflores - - - -
Escuela Rural Teheran - - - -
Centro Educativo Jacome - - - -
Centro Educativo Fatima - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Triunfo - - - -
Institución Educativa Tec Agricola - - - -
Escuela Rural Alto Frio - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Naranjos - - - -
Centro Educativo El Páramo - - - -
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - - - -
Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - - - -
Centro Educativo Luis Rivera - - - -
Centro Educativo San Isidro - - - -
Centro Educativo La Purisima - - - -
Centro Educativo Las Flores - - - -
Centro Educativo Alto de Angulo - - - -
Centro Educativo San Jerónimo - - - -
Centro Educativo Quebradahonda - - - -
Centro Educativo Montecristo - - - -
Centro Educativo Laureano Gomez - - - -
Centro Educativo Batatal - - - -
Centro Educativo Santa Rita - - - -
Centro Educativo La Victoria - - - -
Escuela Rural La Cuchilla - - - -
Centro Educativo Filo Real - - - -
Escuela Rural El Palmar - - - -
Centro Educativo Buenavista - - - -
Centro Educativo San José del Avila - - - -
Escuela Integ Carmen de Nazareth - - - -
Centro Educativo María Auxiliadora - - - -
Centro Educativo Ospina Perez - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gramalote

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibra Radio 96.9 - MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Gramalote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Gramalote

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Luna Azul

Bus Stations in Gramalote

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oficina Transportes Belencita

Banks in Gramalote

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Gramalote

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Airports Near Gramalote

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Campo de Palma Airport-Small Airport
Cinera Airport-Small Airport
El Bosque Airport-Small Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
Hipilandia Airport-Small Airport
Irho Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Petrolea Airport-Small Airport
Sabaneta Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport
Tibú AirportTIBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gramalote

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ruinas Iglesia antiguo Gramalote

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,561 m (5,122 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 Gramalote

What is the population of Gramalote?

Gramalote has a population of 3,577 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 649.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gramalote?

Gramalote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.5 inches.

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