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Matanza, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
Matanza is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,669. Elevation: 5,210 ft (1,588 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matanza
Matanza är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Santander, i den norra delen av landet, 300 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Matanza ligger 1 588 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 669.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,669 |
| Population Density | 1,218 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,210 ft (1,588 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.3223°, -73.0152° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.8 inches (1,543 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matanza
Matanza is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 1,669. The city sits at an elevation of 5,210 feet (1,588 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Matanza
Matanza has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.2°C), the coldest is Nov (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1189 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,210 ft (1,588 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3223°N, 73.0152°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Matanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Matanza
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLEGIO NUESTARA SEÑORA DE LAS MERCEDES SEDE B-C | - | - | - | - |
| Fundación Inst Cristiano de Prom Campesina Icpro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista Filadelfia | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO TEC AGROP NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA PAZ | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Panama | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Sinai | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Palmar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Integd Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE P ESCUELA VEREDA LA PLAYA | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Matanza
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Barrancabermeja Virtual | crossover, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC | |
| RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM | crossover, government | AAC |
Museums in Matanza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (UIS) Museo de Historia Natural | ||||
| Casa Luis Perú de La Croix | ||||
| Casa Museo Los Fundadores | ||||
| Museo Casa de Simón Bolívar | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga | ||||
| Museo de la Batalla Palonegro | ||||
| Museo del Banco de la República | ||||
| Museo La Casa del Libro Total | ||||
| Sala de Arte CASONA UNAB |
Libraries in Matanza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (UIS 12) Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca gabriel Garcia Marquez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Gabriel Turbay | 0.0 | |||||
| Metrolibro | 0.0 | |||||
| Metrolibro | 0.0 | |||||
| Metrolibro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matanza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación De Mercados Comunitarios Y campesinos de Bucaramanga | |||||
| Central de Abastos de Bucaramanga - CentroAbastos | |||||
| Edificio K27 | |||||
| Mercado - Villaluz | |||||
| Mercado Campesino de Bucaramanga | |||||
| Mercado la 10 | |||||
| Mercado la 10 | |||||
| Mercado la 10 | |||||
| Oxxo | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Central de Bucaramanga | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de San Francisco | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Guarin | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Concordia | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Nocturna Asoven - La Rosita | |||||
| Plaza Satélite |
Hotels in Matanza
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matanza
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Matanza
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matanza
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matanza
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matanza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matanza
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| El Bosque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tornillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hipilandia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Irho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cacica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascajera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | SNT | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Monjes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mata De Plátano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabaneta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Oliva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matanza
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| INTERRAPIDISIMO |
Treatment Centers in Matanza
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de Estética Perfec Body | ||
| Clínica de Estética Perfec Body | ||
| Clínica Gestionarbienestar | ||
| Clínica Gestionarbienestar | ||
| EPS Sanitas Sede Administrativa | ||
| EPS Sanitas Sede Administrativa | ||
| Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander Clínica Foscal | ||
| Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander Clínica Foscal | ||
| Galileo | ||
| Galileo | ||
| Máster Cáncer | ||
| Máster Cáncer | ||
| Urgencias Foscal | ||
| Urgencias Foscal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matanza
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Rita | |
| Parroquia Municipal Virgen de las Mercedes |
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What is the population of Matanza?
Matanza has a population of 1,669 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1,218 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matanza?
Matanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches.