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Mogotes, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Mogotes is a small city in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 10,165. Elevation: 5,515 ft (1,681 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,165 Population 45/sq mi density
5,515 ft Elevation 1,681 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
59.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Mogotes

Mogotes

Mogotes is a town and municipality in the Santander Department, in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population10,165
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain59.8 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation5,515 ft (1,681 m)
Population10,165
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation5,515 ft (1,681 m)
Coordinates6.4756°, -72.9705°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation59.8 inches (1,519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mogotes

Mogotes is a small city in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 10,165. The city sits at an elevation of 5,515 feet (1,681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Mogotes

Mogotes has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.3°C), the coldest is Nov (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1408 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 10.7° / 28.5° 59.5
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 12.2° / 28.9° 62.3
Mar 20.1°C / 68°F 13° / 28.4° 146.9
Apr 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 28.3° 150.0
May 20.3°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28.8° 155.2
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27.4° 137.1
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27.9° 105.7
Aug 20°C / 68°F 13.2° / 28.3° 120.4
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 13.5° / 28.9° 106.4
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 13.6° / 27.9° 148.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 13.5° / 27.2° 129.8
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.5° / 27.2° 86.9
Mogotes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,515 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Colombia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,515 ft (1,681 m)
Area223.5 sq mi (578.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates6.4756°N, 72.9705°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,393 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 33 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 147 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 133 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 116 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 32 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 29 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 26 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 30 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 141 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 144 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 24 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 33 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 147 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 31 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 39 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 40 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 25 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 31 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 7.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 7.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 5.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
August 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 6.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 6.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Mogotes has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 59°F in December to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Mogotes

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Flores - - - -
Instituto técnico Isaias Ardila Diaz Sede - - - -
Instituto Técnico Isaias Ardila Diaz - - - -
Colegio Tecn Isaias Ardila Diaz - - - -
ESCUELA RUR BRISAS DEL CAÑAVERAL - - - -
Escuela Rural Oratorio - - - -
Escuela Rural El Guamo - - - -
Centro Educativo Margajita - - - -
Escuela Rural El Hoyo - - - -
Centro Educativo El Oasis - - - -
Jardín Infantil Bimbi Felici - - - -
Centro Educativo Guaure - - - -
Escuela Rural San José - - - -
Escuela Rural La Palmita - - - -
Escuela Rural El Bosque - - - -
Escuela Rural Covaria - - - -
Escuela Rural Cuatro Esquinas - - - -
Escuela Rural Arenal Manzanos - - - -
Escuela Rural Gaital San Roque - - - -
Escuela Rural La Sabana - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mogotes

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Barrancabermeja Virtual crossover, latino MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Mogotes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez
Casa de la Cultura
Casa Galán
Casa Museo Jaime Guevara y Jose Blas Acevedo y Gómez
La Plazuela
La Rancha
Museo del Algodón y Lienzo de la Tierra

Libraries in Mogotes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejandro Galvis Galvis0.0
Antonia Santos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Elvira Flórez Soler0.0

Farmers Markets in Mogotes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Feria de Ganado Coromoro
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesina
Plaza de mercado de Curití
Plaza de Mercado Municipio de Coromoro

Hotels in Mogotes

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Casa Don Corso
Hotel El Paraiso
Hotel La Casona
Tropicana Inn

Restaurants in Mogotes

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante La Pola

Cafes in Mogotes

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffe Bell Productos Lácteos
Tienda La Samaria

Gas Stations in Mogotes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicion Santafe

Banks in Mogotes

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Cooperativa Servimcoop

Stadiums & Teams in Mogotes

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Airports Near Mogotes

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Cascajera Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mogotes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Santa Bárbara

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,865 m (6,119 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 Mogotes

What is the population of Mogotes?

Mogotes has a population of 10,165 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 223.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mogotes?

Mogotes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches.

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