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Sabanalarga, Colombia

Casanare Department · Colombia

Sabanalarga is a small town in Casanare Department, Colombia with a population of 1,419. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,419 Population 4/sq mi density
1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
120.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga is a town and municipality in the Department of Casanare, Colombia.

People

Population1,419
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain120.4 in/yr
Sunny Days143/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Population1,419
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates4.8543°, -73.0400°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCasanare Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation120.4 inches (3,057 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sabanalarga

Sabanalarga is a small town in Colombia (Casanare Department) with a population of 1,419. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Sabanalarga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Colombia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days143 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area399.4 sq mi (1,034.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates4.8543°N, 73.0400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.4"
217% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 26 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 42 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 86 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 99 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 124 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 28 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 86 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 113 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 56 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 14 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 76 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 46 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 38 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 49 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 74 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 100 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 99 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 17 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 57 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 16.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 16.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 17.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 14.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 11.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in

Sabanalarga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.3") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Sabanalarga

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sede San Carlos del Guavio
Sede La Mesa del Guavio
OTRA-SIGLA PALMICHAL
OTRA-SIGLA EL SECRETO
OTRA-SIGLA BOTIJERA BAJA
Institución Educativa Jorge Eliecer Gaitan
Colegio Eliecer Gaitán
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Radio Stations near Sabanalarga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla MP3 48 kbps

Libraries in Sabanalarga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca doctor Pedro Gustavo Huertas Ramires0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
C.R.E.M0.0

Farmers Markets in Sabanalarga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de mercado

Gas Stations in Sabanalarga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Texaco

Banks in Sabanalarga

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Sabanalarga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sabanalarga

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Vanguardia AirportVVCMedium Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Bello Horizonte AirportSmall Airport
Canaima AirportSmall Airport
Ciénaga AirportSmall Airport
Colegial AirportSmall Airport
Cusiana AirportSmall Airport
El Edén AirportSmall Airport
El Moriche AirportSmall Airport
El Recreo AirportSmall Airport
El Vergel AirportSmall Airport
El Vigía AirportSmall Airport
El Zamuro AirportSmall Airport
Fasca Main Base AirportSmall Airport
Germania AirportSmall Airport
Guaicarano AirportSmall Airport
Jamaica AirportSmall Airport
La Arabia AirportSmall Airport
La Aurora AirportSmall Airport
La Cabana AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Envidia AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria AirportSmall Airport
La María AirportSmall Airport
La Paz AirportSmall Airport
La Ponderosa AirportSmall Airport
Lajitas AirportSmall Airport
Las Delicias AirportSmall Airport
Los Bálticos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gavanes AirportSmall Airport
Maríaangélica AirportSmall Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Mundo Nuevo AirportSmall Airport
Palmar De Oriente AirportSmall Airport
Palmas Del Casana AirportSmall Airport
Palmasola AirportSmall Airport
Paratebueno AirportEUOSmall Airport
Petriba(Guayabal) AirportSmall Airport
Primero De Mayo AirportSmall Airport
Providencia AirportSmall Airport
Sabanalarga AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro AirportSmall Airport
San Juanito AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Jagua AirportSmall Airport
Santa Bárbara AirportSmall Airport
Santa Clara AirportSmall Airport
Santa Helena De Upia AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
532 m (1,745 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 1,419 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 399.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sabanalarga?

Sabanalarga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.4 inches.

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