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La Belleza, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

La Belleza is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,649. Elevation: 7,349 ft (2,240 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,649 Population 11/sq mi density
7,349 ft Elevation 2,240 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About La Belleza

La Belleza

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

People

Population1,649
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Population1,649
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Coordinates5.8637°, -73.9617°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Belleza

La Belleza is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 1,649. The city sits at an elevation of 7,349 feet (2,240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

La Belleza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,349 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Colombia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Area156.8 sq mi (406.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates5.8637°N, 73.9617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

897 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 147 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 148 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 29 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 140 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 146 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 141 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 40 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 145 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 147 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 134 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 147 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 135 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 95 km
May 26, 1992 4 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 171 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 186 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 6.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 5.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 7.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 9.1 in Coldest, Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 6.9 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in

La Belleza has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in October to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.7").

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Schools in La Belleza

59+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural San Cayetano - - - -
Centro Educativo La Celmira - - - -
Escuela Rural La Pradera - - - -
Escuela Rural El Sinai - - - -
Escuela Rural San Salvador - - - -
Escuela Rural La Humareda - - - -
Escuela Rural Cachipayal - - - -
Escuela Rural Montebello - - - -
Escuela Rural Sinagoga Alta - - - -
Centro Educativo El Rubi - - - -
Escuela Rural El Tesoro - - - -
Escuela Rural La Candelaria - - - -
Escuela Rural La Margelina - - - -
Colegio Agrop José Antonio Beltran - - - -
Escuela Rural Berlin - - - -
Escuela Rural El Rodeo - - - -
Escuela Rural Costa Rica - - - -
Escuela Rural El Palacio - - - -
Escuela Rural Sitio Nuevo - - - -
Escuela Rural Villa Hermosa - - - -
Escuela Rural El Funcial - - - -
Escuela Rural Buenavista - - - -
Escuela Rural Oponcito - - - -
Escuela Urb Los Comuneros - - - -
Colegio Integd Don Bosco - - - -
Colegio Integrado La Granja - - - -
Escula Bajo Celmira - - - -
Colegio Integrado Don Bosco Sede B Los Comuneros - - - -
Colegio Integrado Don Bosco Sede A - - - -
Colegio Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho - - - -
Escuela Costa Rica - - - -
Escuela Cachipayal - - - -
Escuela Cachipayal - - - -
Escuela Sinagoga Alta - - - -
Escuela Sinagoga Alta - - - -
Escuela Sinai - - - -
Escuela Sinai - - - -
Escuela Sinagoga Baja - - - -
Escuela Sinagoga Alta - - - -
Escuela Montebelo - - - -
Escuela El Sinai - - - -
Escuela La Mergelina - - - -
Escuela Margelina - - - -
Escuela San Salvador - - - -
Escuela Buena Vista - - - -
Escuela Montebello - - - -
Escuela Costa Rica - - - -
Escuela Palacio - - - -
Escuela Berlin - - - -
Escuela Berlin - - - -
Escuela Berl?n - - - -
Escuela San Antonio - - - -
Escuela San Isidro - - - -
Colegio Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho - - - -
Escuela Rural La Caoba - - - -
Colegio Integd La Granja - - - -
Colegio Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho - - - -
Centro Educativo La Palma - - - -
Escuela Rural Bajo Celmira - - - -
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Museums in La Belleza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Historia Natural
Palacio de la Cultura

Libraries in La Belleza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in La Belleza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa de Mercado
Casa de Mercado Mi Cosecha
Centro de Acopio y Mercadeo
Mercado bovino
Plaza de Ferias
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Hotels in La Belleza

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Central
Hotel La Humareda

Restaurants in La Belleza

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La 22
Rincon Quindiano

Cafes in La Belleza

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria y Fruteria La Media Naranja
El Pastel
panaderia

Bus Stations in La Belleza

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agencia CotransRicaurte

Gas Stations in La Belleza

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estaciòn de Gasolina La Belleza
Estación de Servicio San Rafael

Banks in La Belleza

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia
Bancolombia
Coombel
Cooperativa Coagranja
Cooperativa Coagranja
Pacbancolombia
Pacbancolombia

Breweries in La Belleza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
D

Airports Near La Belleza

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Berrio AirportPBESmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Belleza

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Vida Plena
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Parroquia Divino Niño
Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
970 m (3,183 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 La Belleza

What is the population of La Belleza?

La Belleza has a population of 1,649 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 156.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Belleza?

La Belleza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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