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Puerto Salgar, Colombia
Cundinamarca · Colombia
Puerto Salgar is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 15,019. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Salgar
Puerto Salgar is a municipality and town of Colombia in the northwestern part of the department of Cundinamarca. It came to international attention when the US ambassador in Colombia announced the Palanquero Air Base had entered a recertification process, possibly in order to host US military personnel as a replacement to the Manta Air Base. As of July 2009, negotiations were ongoing.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,019 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.4630°, -74.6544° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cundinamarca |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.4 inches (2,371 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Salgar
Puerto Salgar is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 15,019. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Puerto Salgar
Puerto Salgar has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Nov (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1507 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4630°N, 74.6544°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 82 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 107 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in |
Puerto Salgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in October to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (3.7").
Radio Stations near Puerto Salgar
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRadio Colombia | baladas, clasicos | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Toca Stereo 105.3 fm | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Restaurants in Puerto Salgar
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Puerto Salgar
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Salgar
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto Salgar
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Puerto Salgar
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| Mariquita Airport | MQU | Medium Airport |
| Airport Hacienda Nápoles | - | Small Airport |
| Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colombaima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Santuario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganadería Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda García Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Carmelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajonales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Nare Airport | NAR | Small Airport |
| Puerto Perales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Puerto Salgar?
Puerto Salgar has a population of 15,019 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Salgar?
Puerto Salgar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.4 inches.