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Lourdes, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Lourdes is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 4,678 ft (1,426 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,500 Population 2/sq mi density
4,678 ft Elevation 1,426 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
63.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Lourdes

Lourdes

Lourdes is a market town situated in the Pyrenees. It is part of the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region in southwestern France. Prior to the mid-19th century, the town was best known for its Château fort, a fortified castle that rises up from a rocky escarpment at its center.

People

Population1,500
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain63.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation4,678 ft (1,426 m)
Population1,500
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,678 ft (1,426 m)
Coordinates7.9441°, -72.8325°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation63.5 inches (1,614 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lourdes

Lourdes is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 1,500. The city sits at an elevation of 4,678 feet (1,426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Lourdes

Lourdes has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 937 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.1° 62.3
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.4° 47.8
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.1° 62.6
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.6° 96.3
May 28.1°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.6° 97.0
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.3° 48.6
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.8° 36.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32.4° 45.8
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.2° 71.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.4° 126.3
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.7° 156.0
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 23.1° / 29.1° 86.7
Lourdes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,678 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,678 ft (1,426 m)
Area649.7 sq mi (1,682.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.9441°N, 72.8325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,299 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 M6.2 131 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 106 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 115 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 134 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 115 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 137 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 133 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 138 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 144 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 125 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 83 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 134 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 139 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 134 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 115 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 140 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in

Lourdes has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Lourdes

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Las Violetas
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA COL RAIMUNDO ORDOÑEZ YAÑEZ
COLEGIO GRAL RAIMUNDO ORDOÑEZ YAÑEZ
Escuela Rural El Silencio
Escuela Rural Encerraderos
Escuela Nueva La Esperanza
Escuela Rural Zul Alto
Escuela Rural La Pailona
Centro Educativo Boyaca
Centro Educativo Rural El Zumbador
Centro Educativo Ricaute
Centro Educativo San José
Escuela Rural Villanueva
Centro Educativo Santa Barbara
Escuela Rural Buenos Aires
Escuela Rural Guaimaral
Centro Educativo La Alianza
Escuela Rural La Pajuila
Centro Educativo La Primavera
Escuela Rural Las Mercedes
Escuela Rural El Mirador
Escuela Rural Los Pinos
Escuela Rural El Naranjal
Escuela Rural Pio Xii
Escuela Rural San Antonio
Escuela Rural Santa Ana
Escuela Rural Las Brisas
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Radio Stations near Lourdes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibra Radio 96.9 MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Lourdes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Stadiums & Teams in Lourdes

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Airports Near Lourdes

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Campo de Palma AirportSmall Airport
Cinera AirportSmall Airport
El Bosque AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo del Zulia AirportSmall Airport
El Marne AirportSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Hacaritama AirportHAYSmall Airport
Hipilandia AirportSmall Airport
Irho AirportSmall Airport
La Cacica AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Malabares AirportSmall Airport
Petrolea AirportSmall Airport
Sabaneta AirportSmall Airport
Santa Lucía AirportSmall Airport
Tibú AirportTIBSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,426 m (4,679 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 Lourdes

What is the population of Lourdes?

Lourdes has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 649.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lourdes?

Lourdes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.5 inches.

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