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Güepsa, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Güepsa is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 2,471. Elevation: 5,007 ft (1,526 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,471 Population 7/sq mi density
5,007 ft Elevation 1,526 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
85.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Güepsa

Güepsa

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

People

Population2,471
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain85.2 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation5,007 ft (1,526 m)
Population2,471
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation5,007 ft (1,526 m)
Coordinates6.0251°, -73.5731°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation85.2 inches (2,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Güepsa

Güepsa is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 2,471. The city sits at an elevation of 5,007 feet (1,526 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Güepsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,007 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,007 ft (1,526 m)
Area376.5 sq mi (975.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates6.0251°N, 73.5731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.2"
124% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,332 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 M6.5 131 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 106 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 52 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 124 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 103 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 107 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 110 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 99 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 57 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 134 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 91 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 110 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 115 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 102 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 109 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 106 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 110 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 10.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 10.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 7.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 6.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 9.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 12.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 8.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in

Güepsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Güepsa

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural La Teja - - - -
Escuela Sede El Cable - - - -
Pablo XI - - - -
Colegio Santo Domingo Savio - - - -
Escuela San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Platanal - - - -
Escuela Sonesi - - - -
Escuela Gabriela Mistral - - - -
Colegio Santo Domingo Savio - - - -
Escuela Rural El Cable - - - -
institucion Educativa Horizontes Sede San Roque - - - -
Escuela Sede Sonesi - - - -
Escuela Rural San Isidro - - - -
Escuela Rural El Zaque - - - -
Escuela Rural San Miguel - - - -
Escuela Rural Novillero - - - -
Escuela Rural El Azote - - - -
Liceo Inf Abejitas del Saber - - - -
Institución Educ Rural Santa María del Camino - - - -
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Radio Stations near Güepsa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Güepsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Algodón
Museo Real de Vélez

Libraries in Güepsa

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 cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Güepsa

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 Barbosa
Plaza de Mercado La Paz
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza Municipal de Mercado

Veterinaries in Güepsa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria Sagrosuarez

Gas Stations in Güepsa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS Primax
EDS Terpel
Estacion de Servicio Guepsa

Banks in Güepsa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank

Breweries in Güepsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guaraperia

Stadiums & Teams in Güepsa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Güepsa

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium 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
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Güepsa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Güepsa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de San Roque

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,395 m (4,577 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 Güepsa

What is the population of Güepsa?

Güepsa has a population of 2,471 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 376.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Güepsa?

Güepsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.2 inches.

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