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Guavatá, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Guavatá is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 943. Elevation: 6,490 ft (1,978 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

943 Population 3/sq mi density
6,490 ft Elevation 1,978 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
88.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Guavatá

Guavatá

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

People

Population943
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain88.5 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation6,490 ft (1,978 m)
Population943
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,490 ft (1,978 m)
Coordinates5.9550°, -73.7002°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation88.5 inches (2,247 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guavatá

Guavatá is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 6,490 feet (1,978 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Guavatá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,490 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Colombia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,490 ft (1,978 m)
Area376.5 sq mi (975.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates5.9550°N, 73.7002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,291 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 M6.5 133 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 121 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 38 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 126 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 126 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 114 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 122 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 118 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 117 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 106 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 121 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 125 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 131 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 125 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 46 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 125 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 117 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 117 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 10.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 11.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 8.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 9.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 11.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 63°F (17°C) 8.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in

Guavatá has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 63°F in October to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Guavatá

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nueva Helechal y Mesa - - - -
Escuela Sede - - - -
Instituto Técnico Agropecuario de Guavatá - - - -
Escuela Jaime Gutierrez - - - -
Escuela Rural Puentes y Naranjos - - - -
Escuela Rural Botuva 1 Sección - - - -
Escuela Rural Matarredonda - - - -
Escuela Rural San Roque de Picacho - - - -
Escuela Rural San José de Iroba - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Naranjos - - - -
Escuela Rural Tres Esquinas - - - -
Escuela Rural Estancia de Gonzalez - - - -
Institución Agricola - - - -
Escuela Rural San Rafael - - - -
Escuela Rural Botuva 2 Sección - - - -
Centro Educativo Tres Esquinas Los Patios - - - -
Escuela Sede Hato de Santa Bárbara - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guavatá

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Santa Barbara Stereo 106.6 FM entretenimiento, local radio AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Guavatá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo Real de Vélez

Libraries in Guavatá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ALCALDIA MUNICIPAL0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca CUV0.0
Biblioteca Luis Alvaro Chacón de Luna0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Tiberio Vanega Pinzón0.0
Biblioteca San josé de Pare0.0
Biblioteca SENA0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Guavatá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa de Mercado
Casa de Mercado Mi Cosecha
Mercado bovino
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de Ferias
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Barbosa
Plaza de Mercado La Paz
Plaza Municipal de Mercado

Bus Stations in Guavatá

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Reina

Gas Stations in Guavatá

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Pavachoque

Banks in Guavatá

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank

Breweries in Guavatá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guaraperia

Stadiums & Teams in Guavatá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guavatá

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Berrio AirportPBESmall Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guavatá

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Santo Cristo de Guavatá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,870 m (6,135 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 Guavatá

What is the population of Guavatá?

Guavatá has a population of 943 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 376.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guavatá?

Guavatá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches.

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