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Herrán, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Herrán is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,648. Elevation: 6,430 ft (1,960 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,648 Population 19/sq mi density
6,430 ft Elevation 1,960 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Herrán

Herrán

Herrán is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander.

People

Population1,648
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Population1,648
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Coordinates7.5061°, -72.4833°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,572 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Herrán

Herrán is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 1,648. The city sits at an elevation of 6,430 feet (1,960 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Herrán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,430 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Colombia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Area88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates7.5061°N, 72.4833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,360 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 98 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 51 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 98 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 98 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 138 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 62 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 57 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 105 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 95 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 94 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 89 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 113 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 97 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 103 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 90 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 102 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 102 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
December 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in

Herrán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Herrán

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nueva Rafael Gonzalez Ferro - - - -
Escuela Rural El Tabor - - - -
Escuela Rural San Jorge - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva Siberia - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva Honda Sur - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva Paso Antiguo - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Ramal - - - -
Centro Educativo El Molino - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva Corrales - - - -
Centro Educativo Bagalal - - - -
Institución Educativa Col Integd Perpetuo Socorro - - - -
Escuela Iscalá Sur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Herrán

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mix Retro (VE) 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Tama Stereo (VE) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Radio 96.9 - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Herrán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura Chinácota
Casa Escalante
La Casa de Toto
Museo Casa Anzoátegui
Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona
Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar

Libraries in Herrán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Chinácota0.0
Biblioteca Publica Luiz Eduardo Salazar Medina0.0
Salón de lectura0.0
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová0.0

Farmers Markets in Herrán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación Cooperativa Florencia R.S.
Mercado Los Pequeños Comerciantes
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Principal Chinácota
Merkgusto C.A.
Mini Merka.tino
Supermercado "Merkandoando"
Tachi Market
Tienda Divino Niño
Tienda SuperTodo

Restaurants in Herrán

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Unión
Sabor a mi

Stadiums & Teams in Herrán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Herrán

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Cinera Airport-Small Airport
Los Colonizadores AirportRVESmall Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Piscuri Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herrán

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Iscalá
Iglesia
Iglesia

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,467 m (8,094 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 Herrán

What is the population of Herrán?

Herrán has a population of 1,648 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herrán?

Herrán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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