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San Agustín, Colombia

Huila Department · Colombia

San Agustín is a small city in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 9,481. Elevation: 5,354 ft (1,632 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,481 Population 13/sq mi density
5,354 ft Elevation 1,632 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
73.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Agustín

San Agustín

San Agustín is a town and municipality in the southern Colombian Department of Huila. The town is located 227 km away from the capital of the department, Neiva. Population is around 34,000. The village was founded in 1752 by Alejo Astudillo but attacks by indigenous people destroyed it. The present village was founded in 1790 by Lucas de Herazo y Mendigaña.

People

Population9,481
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain73.9 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation5,354 ft (1,632 m)
Population9,481
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,354 ft (1,632 m)
Coordinates1.8788°, -76.2672°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceHuila Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation73.9 inches (1,876 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Agustín

San Agustín is a small city in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 9,481. The city sits at an elevation of 5,354 feet (1,632 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San Agustín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,354 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,354 ft (1,632 m)
Area705.6 sq mi (1,827.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates1.8788°N, 76.2672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
94% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 12 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 150 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 118 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 141 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 98 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 136 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 34 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 56 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 72 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 131 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 117 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 144 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 94 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 133 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 129 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 42 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 130 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 51 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in Warmest
April 65°F (19°C) 7.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 7.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 7.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in

San Agustín has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (4.4").

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Schools in San Agustín

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela El Libano
La Argentina
El Galan
Yanakuna Pawkar Raymi
Colegio Cooperativo San Agustín
IED Laureano Gómez
Escuela Remolino
Escuela El Carmen
Escuela Villa Del Prado
Escuela Las Delicias
Escuela Albania
Escuela Libano
Escuela Las Palmeras
Escuela Por Fuera
Escuela Por Fuera
Escuela Argentina
Escuela La Candela
Escuela La Argentina
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Radio Stations near San Agustín

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM crossover, noticias AAC 64 kbps
La Ciento 7 Digital - FM 107.8 crossover, entretenimiento AAC 64 kbps
Radio opita AAC
Mi Ruta Mi Musica Retro dance, dj sets AAC

Museums in San Agustín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura - Museo Arqueológico Municipal Cuvillos

Libraries in San Agustín

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gustavo Adolfo Vidal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Agustín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Plaza Civica
Plaza de Mercado Minorista de Pitalito

Hotels in San Agustín

29 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akawanka Logde
Anacaona
Cabañas Amalu
Cabañas y Camping Buena Vista
Finca Cometa
Finca del inglés
Finca El Maco
Hospedaje
Hospedaje MiTerruño
Hostal Cacique Guaicani
Hotel Andino
Hotel Casa Tarzan
Hotel Estorake
Hotel Kasama
Hotel Malakai
Hotel Monasterio San Agustín
Hotel Raices
Hotel Samai
Hotel San Augustin
Hotel Valladollyd
Huaka-yo
Huitaca hostel
La Casona
La Gaitana
Las Moyas
Nacimiento Glamping
Terrazas de san Agustin
The Waterfalls Permaculture Farm
Yuma Hotel

Restaurants in San Agustín

46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altos de Yerbabuena
Ambrosia el Faro
Bon Apetit
Cali Arroz
Casa blanca
Casa Grande
Casa Jaguar
Crocan broaster
Donde Richard
El Descanzo
El Fogón
El Merendero
El Mesón Gourmet (2nd floor)
Freskito
Gastro bar Colina Campestre
Gtan Texas Bar & Grill
Italiano (Verona)
Jhox
La Brisa
La Estrella Dorada
La estrella dorada
La galería
La gata parrilla
Las Empanadas
Leños Garcia
Luffy Pizza
Macizo Caffee
Moa'z Pizza
Pare y coma
Pepe Nero
Pizza Gato
Pizzería italiana
Pollo Riko
Rapi Pollo
Restaurante
Restaurante
Restaurante El Fogon
Restaurante Familiar
Restaurante Surabhi
Rinconcito Mexicano
Shaddai
Spaghetti
Super pollo
Tingo tango
Todo Arroz
Tomate

Cafes in San Agustín

22 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agustiniano Coffee
Bicicafe
Cafe
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Cafe
Café
café sevilla
Casa Chaquira
Casita cacao
Chapará
Coca Arte
El jugo chez Elvia
Gran Tentación
Gurcoff
Mediants
Nómadas café y rock
Nómadas coffee and rock
Pasiflora
Satori
Tinto

Monuments in San Agustín

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Cristo de Los Dientes Rotos
Quebradillas

Bus Stations in San Agustín

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus stop
Terminal De Transporte De San Agustin
Vans and Jeeps to Pitalito

Gas Stations in San Agustín

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #539905202
EDS Sur Andina

Banks in San Agustín

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Banco Contactar
Bancolombia
cajero ATH

Stadiums & Teams in San Agustín

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Agustín

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guillermo León Valencia AirportPPNMedium Airport
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes AirportFLAMedium Airport
Pitalito AirportPTXMedium Airport
El Guayabx AirportSmall Airport
La Jagua AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Santa Bárbara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Agustín

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia de San Agustín
Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu
Nuestra señora de Lourdes
Nuestra señora de Lourdes
Sal
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova
Virgen de las banderas

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,781 m (5,843 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 San Agustín

What is the population of San Agustín?

San Agustín has a population of 9,481 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 705.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Agustín?

San Agustín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.

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