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Molagavita, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Molagavita is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,205. Elevation: 7,129 ft (2,173 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,205 Population 48/sq mi density
7,129 ft Elevation 2,173 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Molagavita

Molagavita

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

People

Population1,205
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Population1,205
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Coordinates6.6732°, -72.8088°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Molagavita

Molagavita is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 1,205. The city sits at an elevation of 7,129 feet (2,173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Molagavita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,129 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Colombia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates6.6732°N, 72.8088°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,386 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 23 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 119 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 93 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 129 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 15 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 16 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 124 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 25 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 116 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 13 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 21 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 13 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 16 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 28 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 18 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 27 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 26 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 89 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 18 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
August 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 6.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Molagavita has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 56°F in December to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Molagavita

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural La Victoria - - - -
Colegio e Institución Laguna de Ortices - - - -
Escuela Rural El Junco - - - -
Escuela Rural El hobo - - - -
Colegio Laguna de Ochoas - - - -
Escuela Potrero Rodriguez - - - -
Colegio la Quinta - - - -
Colegio Pantano Grande - - - -
Colegio Gabriela Mistral - - - -
Escuela Plan Colombia - - - -
Colegio ITA - - - -
Institución Tecnico Agricola Luis María Carvajal - - - -
Escuela Rural San Pedro - - - -
Escuela Rural El Junco - - - -
Escuela Rural El Naranjo - - - -
Institución Tecnica Agricola Luis María Carvajal - - - -
Escuela Rural La Cabrera - - - -
Escuela Rural Purnio - - - -
Escuela Rural El Puerto - - - -
Escuela Rural El Rincon - - - -
Escuela Rural Potrero de Rodriguez - - - -
Escuela Rural Sabana Larga - - - -
Escuela Rural Lagunetas - - - -
Escuela Rural El Ciral - - - -
Escuela Rural La Ramada - - - -
Institución Tec Agroindustrial de Educ Campesina - - - -
Escuela Rural el Junco - - - -
Escuela Rural El Hobo - - - -
Colegio Laguna de Ochoas Rural - - - -
Escuela Llano de Molagavita - - - -
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Radio Stations near Molagavita

6 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
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in Molagavita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Coca-Cola
MUSEO GERSON CORZO
Museo Guane

Libraries in Molagavita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Guaca0.0
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca publica Antonio Cacua Prada0.0

Farmers Markets in Molagavita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aqua Plaza
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Gas Stations in Molagavita

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #680601862

Banks in Molagavita

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Airports Near Molagavita

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Molagavita

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia
Iglesia San Pedro
Movimiento Misionero Mundial

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,362 m (4,469 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 Molagavita

What is the population of Molagavita?

Molagavita has a population of 1,205 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Molagavita?

Molagavita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

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