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Pamplonita, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Pamplonita is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 941. Elevation: 5,686 ft (1,733 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

941 Population 5/sq mi density
5,686 ft Elevation 1,733 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
49.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pamplonita

Pamplonita

Pamplonita is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander.

People

Population941
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Population941
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Coordinates7.4364°, -72.6381°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation49.6 inches (1,260 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pamplonita

Pamplonita is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 941. The city sits at an elevation of 5,686 feet (1,733 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Pamplonita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,686 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Colombia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Area180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates7.4364°N, 72.6381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,375 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 83 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 67 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 103 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 78 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 89 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 144 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 72 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 81 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 84 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 88 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 89 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 78 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 83 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 75 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 105 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 97 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 93 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 86 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 58°F (14°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
August 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 6.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in

Pamplonita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 56°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Pamplonita

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Bajo Santa Lucia - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA COL NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PILAR - - - -
Escuela Integd Mixta - - - -
Escuela Nueva Quebrada Grande - - - -
Centro Educativo Ulaga Bajo - - - -
Centro Educativo Sabaneta Barte Baja - - - -
Centro Educativo Cimitarigua - - - -
Centro Educativo Sabagu - - - -
Centro Educativo Zarzal Alto - - - -
Colegio Cas El Páramo - - - -
Escuela Rural Tulanta - - - -
Escuela Rural Carlos Perez Escalante - - - -
Escuela Rural El Colorado - - - -
Escuela Rural Buenos Aires - - - -
Centro Educativo Los Guayabales - - - -
Escuela Rural Pica Pica - - - -
Escuela Nueva Rural San Antonio - - - -
Escuela Rural Alto Santa Lucia - - - -
Escuela Rural Llano Grande - - - -
Escuela Rural Nuevo Cucano - - - -
Escuela Rural Camilo Daza - - - -
Centro Educativo San José de Tonchala - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pamplonita

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mix Retro (VE) 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
Tama Stereo (VE) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Radio 96.9 - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Pamplonita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura Chinácota
La Casa de Toto
Museo Casa Anzoátegui
Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona
Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar

Libraries in Pamplonita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Chinácota0.0
Biblioteca Publica Luiz Eduardo Salazar Medina0.0
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová0.0

Farmers Markets in Pamplonita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Principal Chinácota
Mini Merka.tino
Supermercado "Merkandoando"
Tienda Divino Niño
Tienda SuperTodo

Stadiums & Teams in Pamplonita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pamplonita

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,733 m (5,686 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 Pamplonita

What is the population of Pamplonita?

Pamplonita has a population of 941 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 180.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pamplonita?

Pamplonita 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 58°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.

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