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Puerto Parra, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Puerto Parra is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,448. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,448 Population 1/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
110.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Puerto Parra

Puerto Parra

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

People

Population1,448
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain110.9 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Population1,448
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates6.6515°, -74.0573°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation110.9 inches (2,816 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Parra

Puerto Parra is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 1,448. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Puerto Parra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area1,553.8 sq mi (4,024.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates6.6515°N, 74.0573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.9"
192% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,292 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 M6.2 119 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 115 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 131 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 114 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 129 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 123 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 125 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 130 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 122 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 128 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 110 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 120 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 115 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 114 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 120 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 117 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 16.2 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in

Puerto Parra has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 110.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.2") and January the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Puerto Parra

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Patio Bonito - - - -
Escuela Rural Aquileo Parra - - - -
Escuela Rural Patio Bonito - - - -
Colegio Integrado Puerto Parra - - - -
Colegio Las Montoyas Sede G - - - -
Colegio Las Montoyas - - - -
Escuela Patio Bonito - - - -
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Hotels in Puerto Parra

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Arizona
Hotel Casa Bonita
Hotel Colombia Deko
Hotel doña Maria
Hotel El Guayabito
Hotel El Viajero
Hotel La Cimitarreña
Hotel Las Ricuras
Hotel Las Vegas
Hotel Paraiso Tropical
Hotel Santander
Hotel Santandereano
Hotel Tayrona

Restaurants in Puerto Parra

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Sasón de Eve
Parrilla Bar American Dreams

Train Stations in Puerto Parra

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carare
San Juan

Bus Stations in Puerto Parra

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Omega

Gas Stations in Puerto Parra

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1232228518
EDS Palmeras del Guayabito
Terpel
Terpel

Airports Near Puerto Parra

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Campo Capote Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport-Small Airport
La Cascajera Airport-Small Airport
La Ponderosa Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Gemelos Dorados Airport-Small Airport
Otu AirportOTUSmall Airport
Puerto Berrio AirportPBESmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Wlches Airport-Small Airport
Remedios C Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Parra

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular
Iglesia Interamericana
Iglesia Movimiento Misionero Mundial
La Santa Cruz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
140 m (459 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 Puerto Parra

What is the population of Puerto Parra?

Puerto Parra has a population of 1,448 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,553.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Parra?

Puerto Parra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.9 inches.

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