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Sabanalarga, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Sabanalarga is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 2,517. Elevation: 2,799 ft (853 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,517 Population 31/sq mi density
2,799 ft Elevation 853 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
99.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia.

People

Population2,517
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain99.7 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Population2,517
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Coordinates6.8489°, -75.8171°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation99.7 inches (2,532 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 2,517. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet (853 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Sabanalarga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Area80.6 sq mi (208.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates6.8489°N, 75.8171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.7"
162% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M7.2 118 km
Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 109 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 98 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 70 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 104 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 107 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 110 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 110 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 122 km
May 13, 1996 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 100 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 87 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 72 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 118 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 96 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Oct 18, 1992 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 96 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 10.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 12.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 9.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 9.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 9.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 13.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 9.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in

Sabanalarga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Sabanalarga

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur San Julian De Barbacoas
Centro Educativo Rur El Madero
Institucion Educativa El Junco
Centro Educativo Rur Niquia
Centro Educativo Rur Los Recuerdos
Centro Educativo Rur San Miguel
Centro Educativo Rur La Honda
Centro Educativo Rur San Mateo
Centro Educativo Rur La Loma Del Sauce
Centro Educativo Rur Tesorero
Escuela Rur Barbacoas
Centro Educativo Rur La Brisa
Escuela Rur La Fragua
Escuela Rur Nva La Cordillera
Centro Educativo Rur El Guadual
Centro Educativo Rur Palenque
Institucion Educativa San Jose
Institución Educativa Portachuelo
Centro Educativo Rur La Ceja
Escuela Rur Las Cuatro
Centro De Formacion Para Adultos Renacer Cefore
Corporacion Educ Codesat
Centro Educativo Rural El Encanto
Centro Educativo Rural El Clavel
Centro Educativo Rur San Fco
Centro Educativo Rur Llanos De Los Encuentros
Centro Educativo Rur El Llano
Centro Educativo Rur El Cardal
Centro Educativo Rur El Tambo
Centro Educativo Rur La Pedrona
Centro Educativo Rur Membrillal
Centro Educativo Rur Tendidos
Centro Educativo Rur La Ermita
Centro Educativo Rur Tesorerito
Centro Educativo Rur El Placer
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Radio Stations near Sabanalarga

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
123vallenato AAC+ 28 kbps
Briceño Stereo 105.4 FM champeta, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Sabanalarga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Norberto Arias Barrientos0.0

Hotels in Sabanalarga

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Don Sema
La Casa de Josema y Alicia

Restaurants in Sabanalarga

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Donsema
Pizzeria Sabana
Pizzeria Sabana
Restaurante La Sazón de La Abuela

Cafes in Sabanalarga

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Panadería la 40

Airports Near Sabanalarga

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Chapinero AirportSmall Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia AirportSmall Airport
Mutata AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Ae AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango AirportSmall Airport
Sopetran AirportSmall Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sabanalarga

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostés Trinitaría
Salon Del Reino Testigos De Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
880 m (2,887 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 Sabanalarga

What is the population of Sabanalarga?

Sabanalarga has a population of 2,517 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 80.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sabanalarga?

Sabanalarga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.7 inches.

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