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Oiba, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Oiba is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 3,959. Elevation: 4,662 ft (1,421 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,959 Population 76/sq mi density
4,662 ft Elevation 1,421 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Oiba

Oiba

Oiba is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Its antipode Oiba borders Guapotá and Confines in the north; Charalá in the east; Guadalupe and Guapotá in the west; and Suaita in the south. The department capital Bucaramanga is 151 kilometres (94 mi) to the north and the national capital Bogotá 270 kilometres (170 mi) to the south.

People

Population3,959
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Population3,959
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Coordinates6.2639°, -73.2988°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation82.9 inches (2,106 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oiba

Oiba is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 3,959. The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet (1,421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Oiba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates6.2639°N, 73.2988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,371 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 142 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 67 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 91 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 135 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 70 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 60 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 67 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 63 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 145 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 76 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 52 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 62 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 96 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 69 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 67 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 148 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 71 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 63 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 61 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 10.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 10.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 9.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 11.3 in Coldest, Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Oiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Oiba

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Monjas - - - -
Escuela Normal Superior Oiba - - - -
Escuela Rural Pedregal - - - -
ESCUELA RUR LA PEÑUELA - - - -
Escuela Rural Paloblanco - - - -
Escuela Rural Soldado Justo Pastor Gomez A - - - -
Escuela Rural Piedealto - - - -
Escuela Rural San Vicente - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa María - - - -
Escuela Rural Puente Vargas - - - -
Centro Educativo Eduardo Rueda Barrera - - - -
Escuela Rural La Retirada - - - -
Escuela Rural Macanal - - - -
Escuela Rural La Floresta - - - -
Escuela Rural Canoas - - - -
Escuela Industrial - - - -
Normal Superior - - - -
Escuela Rural Loma de Hoyos - - - -
Centro Educativo Cent Rural San Agustín - - - -
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear - - - -
Escuela Rural Monjas - - - -
Escuela Rural Loma de Hoyos - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Rita - - - -
Escula Rural Piedealto - - - -
Escuela Rural Macanal - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa María - - - -
Soldado Justo Pastor Gomez - - - -
Escuela Industrial Oiba - - - -
Escuela Puente Vargas - - - -
Escuela San Vicente - - - -
Instituto Educativo Eduardo Rueda Barrera - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oiba

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Oiba

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

Libraries in Oiba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ALCALDIA MUNICIPAL0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Encino0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca San josé de Pare0.0
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon0.0
Vive Digital0.0

Farmers Markets in Oiba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesina
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Oiba

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DKché
Hotel Buganvilia
Hotel El Triunfo
Hotel Las Lomas
Hotel Los Balcones
Hotel Los Lanceros
Hotel Montecarmelo
Hotel Oibano
Hotel y Restaurante De Mi Tierra
Oibita

Restaurants in Oiba

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Los Laureles
New York
Piqueteadero Expedito Guarguati
Restaurante donde Rosita
Restaurante El Portal Oibano
Restaurante El Rodeo
Restaurante El Tablazo
Restaurante La Casona Burger
Restaurante Las Brisas
Restaurante Las Delicias de mi tierra
Restaurante Las Lomas
Restaurante Los Lanceros
Restaurante y Piqueteadero

Veterinaries in Oiba

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria El Hato
Veterinaria El Rancho

Bus Stations in Oiba

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Transporte Ivan Quiroga Camacho

Gas Stations in Oiba

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092403408
El Poima
Estación principal de servicios

Banks in Oiba

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Davivienda

Breweries in Oiba

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG
Guaraperia

Airports Near Oiba

12 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
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oiba

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Miguel Arcangel
MMM
Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,736 m (5,696 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 Oiba

What is the population of Oiba?

Oiba has a population of 3,959 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oiba?

Oiba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.

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