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Jesús María, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Jesús María is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 823. Elevation: 6,053 ft (1,845 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

823 Population 7/sq mi density
6,053 ft Elevation 1,845 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
88.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Jesús María

Jesús María

Jesús María är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Santander, i den centrala delen av landet, 140 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Jesús María ligger 1 845 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 823.

People

Population823
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain88.5 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation6,053 ft (1,845 m)
Population823
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,053 ft (1,845 m)
Coordinates5.8772°, -73.7810°
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 Jesús María

Jesús María is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 823. The city sits at an elevation of 6,053 feet (1,845 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.

Jesús María 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 6,053 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

Elevation6,053 ft (1,845 m)
Area118.1 sq mi (305.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates5.8772°N, 73.7810°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

1,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 133 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 133 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 27 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 126 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 138 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 130 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 126 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 134 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 119 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 143 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 130 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 133 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 134 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 36 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 136 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 87 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 130 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Jesús María 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 Jesús María

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Integd El Carretero
Escuela Rural El Oscuro
Colegio Técnico Lorenzo de Salazar
Colegio Integ Lorenzo de Salazar
Escuela Rural Cabrera
Escuela Rural Alto Grande
Escuela Rural Cristales
Escuela Rural Laderas
Escuela Rural Santa Rosa Alto Cruces
Escuela Rural El Oscuro
Escuela Rural Santa Rosa de Buenos Aires
Escuela Rural Cordoncillo
Escuela Rural Quinchas
Escuela Rural Santa Rita
Escuela Rural Utapa
Colegio Lorenzo de Salazar
Escuela Rural Guayabal
Escuela Rural Los Medios
Escuela Rural Potreros
Colegio Bas Delicias
Escuela Rural Medios
Escuela Rural Santa Barbara
Escuela Rural Santa Rita
Escuela Rural Corinto
Escuela Rural Popoa Norte
ESCUELA RUR EL PEÑON
Instituto Integrado de Comercio El Hatillo
Institución de Educación Rural Santa María del Camino
Escuela El Oscuro
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Radio Stations near Jesús María

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Andina Stereo 95.1 FM crossover, musica AAC+ 96 kbps
La Jefa 1300 AM entretenimiento, music MP3 128 kbps
Santa Barbara Stereo 106.6 FM entretenimiento, local radio AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Jesús María

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo El Fósil
Museo Paleontológico
Museo Real de Vélez
Primavera mill
Sol Muisca

Libraries in Jesús María

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 Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca San josé de Pare0.0
Biblioteca SENA0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Jesús María

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 Municipal
Plaza Municipal de Mercado

Gas Stations in Jesús María

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio P. Q.

Gyms in Jesús María

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio

Stadiums & Teams in Jesús María

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jesús María

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Berrio AirportPBESmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jesús María

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,038 m (6,687 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 Jesús María

What is the population of Jesús María?

Jesús María has a population of 823 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 118.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jesús María?

Jesús María 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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