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La Paz, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

La Paz is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,135. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1,905 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,135 Population 3/sq mi density
6,250 ft Elevation 1,905 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
79.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About La Paz

La Paz

La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a population of 2.3 million. The city is also the capital of the department of the same name.

People

Population1,135
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain79.7 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation6,250 ft (1,905 m)
Population1,135
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,250 ft (1,905 m)
Coordinates6.1785°, -73.5895°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation79.7 inches (2,023 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Paz

La Paz is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 1,135. The city sits at an elevation of 6,250 feet (1,905 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,250 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,250 ft (1,905 m)
Area376.5 sq mi (975.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates6.1785°N, 73.5895°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"
110% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,345 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 M6.5 146 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 94 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 66 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 139 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 92 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 87 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 96 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 100 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 80 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 99 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 91 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 95 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 73 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 104 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 98 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 51 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 97 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 93 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 10.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 10.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in October to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in La Paz

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
INSTITUCION DE EDUC RUR STA M¬ DEL CAMINO - - - -
Escuela Rural Plan de Macanal - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Cedros - - - -
Escuela Rural El Amarillo - - - -
Escuela Rural El Tigre - - - -
Escuela Rural Carrero - - - -
Escuela Rural San Pablo - - - -
Escuela Rural El Recreo - - - -
Escuela Rural La Mata - - - -
Centro Educativo La Loma - - - -
Escuela Rural El Hato - - - -
Escuela Rural El Centro - - - -
Escuela Rural Colón - - - -
Colegio Integd Pablo Vi - - - -
Escuela Sede La Loma - - - -
Colegio Integrado Pablo VI - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Paz

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in La Paz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Algodón
Museo Real de Vélez

Libraries in La Paz

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
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in La Paz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado bovino
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de Ferias
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado La Paz
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza Municipal de Mercado

Hotels in La Paz

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Karol
Hotel Los Amigos

Restaurants in La Paz

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piqueteadero El Gringo
Restaurante Fogón Paceño
Restaurante Piqueteradero Doña Lola
Restaurante y Asadero Donde Juancho

Cafes in La Paz

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Guayaba y Café

Bus Stations in La Paz

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus CotransRicaurte
Bus Omega
Bus Transsander

Gas Stations in La Paz

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS Gersan

Banks in La Paz

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank
Coapaz

Breweries in La Paz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guaraperia

Airports Near La Paz

13 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
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Paz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Interrapidísimo

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Paz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Paz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,905 m (6,250 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 Paz

What is the population of La Paz?

La Paz has a population of 1,135 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 La Paz?

La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.7 inches.

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