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Puerto Santander, Colombia
Norte de Santander Department · Colombia
Puerto Santander is a small city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 16,275. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Santander
Puerto Santander is a town and smallest municipality in the Norte de Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It is part of the rural zone of Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta and is located north of Cúcuta, surrounded by the municipality of Cúcuta and the border with Venezuela.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,275 |
| Population Density | 684 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.3636°, -72.4063° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Norte de Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.4 inches (2,422 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Santander
Puerto Santander is a small city in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 16,275. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Puerto Santander
Puerto Santander has an average annual temperature of 30.4°C (87°F). The hottest month is Aug (32.2°C), the coldest is Nov (28.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 523 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3636°N, 72.4063°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in |
Puerto Santander has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (3.4").
Schools in Puerto Santander
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. E. Escuela Integrada Puerto Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil La Casita Campestre del Saber | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB MONSEÑOR LEONARDO GOMEZ SERNA | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Puerto Leon | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Puerto Villamizar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Banco de Arena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Integ Puerto Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo La Punta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva El Suspiro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Integ Palmarito | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Vigilancia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Municipal Puerto Santander | - | - | - | - |
| I. E. Leonardo Gómez Serna. | - | - | - | - |
| La Casita Campestre del Saber | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Puerto Santander
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM (VE) | latino, merengue | AAC | |
| Andes 89.3 FM (VE) | entretenimiento, musica | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Salsera FM (VE) | latino, salsa | MP3 | |
| Vibra Radio 96.9 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| W Radio 99.7 FM (VE) | folclor, information | AAC | |
| Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM | cristiana, family | MP3 | |
| Radio C | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Puerto Santander
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Leonel Quintero Trujillo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Santander
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Publico |
Hotels in Puerto Santander
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Santander
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto Santander
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Santander
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Santander
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Santander
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | VIG | Medium Airport |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| La Fria Airport | LFR | Medium Airport |
| Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport | STB | Medium Airport |
| Paramillo Airport | SCI | Medium Airport |
| Campo de Palma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casigua El Cubo Airport | CUV | Small Airport |
| Cinera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo del Zulia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Encontrados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Petrolea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tibú Airport | TIB | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Santander
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro Cristiano de las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of Puerto Santander?
Puerto Santander has a population of 16,275 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 684 people per square mile, spread across 23.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Santander?
Puerto Santander has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.4 inches.