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Pinchote, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Pinchote is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 674. Elevation: 3,937 ft (1,200 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

674 Population 7/sq mi density
3,937 ft Elevation 1,200 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
72.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pinchote

Pinchote

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

People

Population674
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain72.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Population674
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Coordinates6.5323°, -73.1731°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation72.1 inches (1,831 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pinchote

Pinchote is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 674. The city sits at an elevation of 3,937 feet (1,200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Pinchote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,937 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Colombia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Area96.3 sq mi (249.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates6.5323°N, 73.1731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,380 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 34 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 123 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 136 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 32 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 39 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 27 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 36 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 44 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 20 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 39 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 38 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 34 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 128 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 31 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 37 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 50 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 30 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 146 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 10.1 in Coldest, Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in

Pinchote has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Pinchote

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural El Alto - - - -
Escuela Rural El Colorado - - - -
Colegio Integrado Pedro Santos - - - -
Escuela Urb Antonia Santos - - - -
Colegio Integd Pedro Santos - - - -
Escuela Rural El Colorado - - - -
Escuela Rural Ojo de Agua - - - -
Escuela Rural El Volador - - - -
Escuela Rural Bejaranas - - - -
Escuela Antonia Santos - - - -
Escuela Rural Llano Grande - - - -
Escuela Rural Piedra del Sol - - - -
Escuela Rural El Cucharo - - - -
Escuela Rural Las Hortensias - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Cruz - - - -
Escuela Rural La Meseta - - - -
Escuela Rural El Bosque Chusque - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pinchote

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 Pinchote

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 Rancha
Museo de la Cerámica
Museo del Algodón y Lienzo de la Tierra
Museo Paleontológico y Arqueológico

Libraries in Pinchote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejandro Galvis Galvis0.0
Antonia Santos0.0
Biblioparque0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander0.0
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon0.0

Farmers Markets in Pinchote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 Municipio de Coromoro

Hotels in Pinchote

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Santa Barbara
Hotel San Gil del Campo
Wassiki Campestre

Restaurants in Pinchote

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Raizon
Índigo
Restaurante
Restaurante Monserrat
Xplorer

Cafes in Pinchote

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La tienda del café

Gas Stations in Pinchote

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1082139564

Banks in Pinchote

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Servimcoop

Breweries in Pinchote

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG

Stadiums & Teams in Pinchote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pinchote

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Campo Capote Airport-Small Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
La Cascajera Airport-Small Airport
La Ponderosa Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pinchote

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pinchote

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Antonio Padua
San Antonio de Padua

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,442 m (4,731 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 Pinchote

What is the population of Pinchote?

Pinchote has a population of 674 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 96.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pinchote?

Pinchote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.1 inches.

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