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Guapotá, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Guapotá is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 564. Elevation: 4,856 ft (1,480 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

564 Population 11/sq mi density
4,856 ft Elevation 1,480 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Guapotá

Guapotá

Guapotá is a town and municipality in the Santander Department on northeastern Colombia.

People

Population564
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Population564
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Coordinates6.3080°, -73.3202°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation82.9 inches (2,106 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guapotá

Guapotá is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 564. The city sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet (1,480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Guapotá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates6.3080°N, 73.3202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,363 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 147 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 64 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 94 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 141 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 57 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 65 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 68 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 61 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 49 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 60 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 67 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 68 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 73 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 60 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 58 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 10.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 10.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 9.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 11.3 in Coldest, Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Guapotá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Guapotá

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear - - - -
Escuela Santa Rita - - - -
Escuela Rural San Pedro - - - -
Escuela Rural Callejona - - - -
Colegio Manuela Beltran - - - -
Colegio Manuela Beltran - - - -
Escuela Rural Callejona - - - -
Escuela Morario Guapota - - - -
Escuela Veredal La Jalita - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guapotá

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Guapotá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez
Casa de la Cultura
Casa Galán
Casa Museo Jaime Guevara y Jose Blas Acevedo y Gómez
La Rancha
Museo del Algodón
Museo del Algodón y Lienzo de la Tierra

Libraries in Guapotá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Encino0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander0.0
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon0.0
Vive Digital0.0

Farmers Markets in Guapotá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesina
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Guapotá

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Los angeles
Rancho Guapoteño

Cafes in Guapotá

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cafe helado la 5ta
Panaderia Angie
Panaderia Emmanuel

Gas Stations in Guapotá

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS Oiba
Estación de Servicio

Banks in Guapotá

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coopcallejona

Breweries in Guapotá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG

Stadiums & Teams in Guapotá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guapotá

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Campo Capote Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guapotá

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Pentecostal
Iglesia San Cayetano
Salon parroquial

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,480 m (4,856 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 Guapotá

What is the population of Guapotá?

Guapotá has a population of 564 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guapotá?

Guapotá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.

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