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Palmas del Socorro, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
Palmas del Socorro is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 657. Elevation: 3,819 ft (1,164 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palmas del Socorro
Palmas Socorro is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 657 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.4076°, -73.2882° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.1 inches (2,010 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palmas del Socorro
Palmas del Socorro is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 657. The city sits at an elevation of 3,819 feet (1,164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Area | 52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4076°N, 73.2882°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in |
Palmas del Socorro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (2.4").
Schools in Palmas del Socorro
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Departamental La Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio Moderno Latino | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Rincon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Chapa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Pozo Azul | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Agua Buena | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Departamental La Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Palmas del Socorro
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerinza FM 100.6 | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 Palmas del Socorro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Rancha | ||||
| Museo de la Cerámica | ||||
| Museo del Algodón | ||||
| Museo del Algodón y Lienzo de la Tierra |
Libraries in Palmas del Socorro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Galvis Galvis | 0.0 | |||||
| Antonia Santos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palmas del Socorro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Feria de Ganado Coromoro | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesina | |||||
| Plaza de mercado de Curití | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipio de Coromoro |
Hotels in Palmas del Socorro
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palmas del Socorro
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palmas del Socorro
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Palmas del Socorro
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Palmas del Socorro
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Palmas del Socorro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega JJG |
Stadiums & Teams in Palmas del Socorro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palmas del Socorro
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Yariguíes Airport | EJA | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Capote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Palmas del Socorro
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmas del Socorro
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de la Inmaculada concepción. |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Palmas del Socorro?
Palmas del Socorro has a population of 657 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palmas del Socorro?
Palmas del Socorro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.