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Puerto Wilches, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
Puerto Wilches is a mid-size city in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 31,698. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Wilches
Puerto Wilches is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,698 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.3483°, -73.8960° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 106.6 inches (2,708 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Wilches
Puerto Wilches is a mid-size city in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 31,698. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Puerto Wilches
Puerto Wilches has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Feb (29.3°C), the coldest is Nov (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1502 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 151 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 1,064.1 sq mi (2,756.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3483°N, 73.8960°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 16.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in |
Puerto Wilches has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 106.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.2") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Puerto Wilches
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Ind 20 de Julio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Integrado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carlos Lleras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Medio San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Luis Gonzaga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Carlos Lleras Restrepo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural María Goretti | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Col Integrado | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escuela Juan Perez Passos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Patico Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escuela La Union | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Aurora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Guayabo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San José de Italia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Industrial 20 de Julio | - | - | - | - |
| Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Patico Bajo | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Puerto Wilches
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Puerto Wilches
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Wilches
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Wilches
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Wilches
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Yariguíes Airport | EJA | Medium Airport |
| Campo Capote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Bosque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tornillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hipilandia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Irho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cacica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascajera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | SNT | Small Airport |
| Los Gemelos Dorados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Monjes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mata De Plátano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Wlches Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabaneta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Oliva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Wilches
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Beraka | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular Central | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular La Esperanza |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of Puerto Wilches?
Puerto Wilches has a population of 31,698 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 1,064.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Wilches?
Puerto Wilches has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.6 inches.