All Countries
Salgar, Colombia
Antioquia · Colombia
Salgar is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 15,782. Elevation: 3,967 ft (1,209 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Salgar, Colombia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Salgar
Salgar is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,782 |
| Population Density | 7,551 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1,209 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9650°, -75.9654° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Antioquia |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.1 inches (2,389 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salgar
Salgar is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 15,782. The city sits at an elevation of 3,967 feet (1,209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Salgar
Salgar has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.6°C), the coldest is Nov (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3581 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1,209 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9650°N, 75.9654°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 122 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 144 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in |
Salgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (3.5").
Schools in Salgar
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Rur Chaquiro Arriba | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Abelardo Ochoa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Famosa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Raudal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Ana Restrepo Arias | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Siberia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Carlos Vieco Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Porfirio Barbajacob | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Chaquiro Abajo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Ciro Mendia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Morritos | - | - | - | - |
| Institucion Educativa Juan Tamayo Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Llanaditas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rur La Palmera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Delfina Calad De Ochoa | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Julio Restrepo | - | - | - | - |
| Ramón Velez Isaza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Julio Restrepo Sede 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Tarqui | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Ivan Arango Arcila | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rural Montañita | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Retiro | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Eden | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Llanadas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Leon De Greiff | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Ventiadero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Jorge Eliecer Gaitan | - | - | - | - |
| Corporacion Educ Codesat | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Granizo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Groria Edith Galvis Patiño | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Ilusion | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Clara Arriba | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Concilio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur Epifanio Mejia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur La Gulunga | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rur El Carmelo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salgar
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ochentera Medellin Colombia | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La X Medellín 103.9 FM | dance, electro | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia | 102.3 fm, classic rock | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Dosis Electrónica Radio | dance, electronic | MP3 | |
| 123vallenato | - | AAC+ 28 kbps | |
| RENCORDRADIO | música latina, salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tiempo Medellín | clásica romántica | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz | bolero, clasica | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm | baladas en español, crossover | AAC | |
| La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM | campesino, identidad | MP3 64 kbps | |
| radio ipuc | cristiana, pentecostal | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MaximusRockFM | alternative rock, metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM | crossover, musica | AAC | |
| Veracruz stereo | 2000s, 70s | AAC 256 kbps | |
| Radio Tiempo | romantic pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Telemedellín Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| JuanKiss Radio | classic rock, metal ballads | AAC+ 144 kbps | |
| Romántica Radio Digital | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM | crossover, local radio | AAC |
Museums in Salgar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJA Museum Anthropologia y Arte | ||||
| MAJA Museum Casa de la Musica | ||||
| MAJA Museum Casa Jose Tomas Urobe Abad | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso |
Libraries in Salgar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Escuela Normal Superior | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ciudad Bolívar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Jesús Antonio Duque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Salgar
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salgar
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salgar
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salgar
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salgar
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salgar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salgar
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | Large Airport |
| El Caraño Airport | UIB | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | EOH | Medium Airport |
| Jurado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Ae Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sopetran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urrao Airport | URR | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salgar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Pentecostal |
Quick Facts
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Salgar
What is the population of Salgar?
Salgar has a population of 15,782 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7,551 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salgar?
Salgar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.1 inches.