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San Alberto, Colombia

Cesar Department · Colombia

San Alberto is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 10,627. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,627 Population 28/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Alberto

San Alberto

San Alberto is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Cesar.

People

Population10,627
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population10,627
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates7.7611°, -73.3922°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCesar Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Alberto

San Alberto is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 10,627. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in San Alberto

San Alberto has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Sep (22°C), the coldest is Nov (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 828 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 12.9° / 29.5° 40.2
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 13.7° / 30.9° 33.0
Mar 21.4°C / 70°F 14.4° / 30.5° 77.7
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 15.5° / 30.8° 94.1
May 21.8°C / 71°F 15.3° / 30.9° 87.5
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 14.9° / 29.6° 72.4
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 14.8° / 30.6° 53.6
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 14.8° / 31° 59.4
Sep 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 31.8° 64.3
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 15.7° / 30.4° 92.4
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 15.4° / 28.8° 85.4
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 14.2° / 28.7° 68.2
San Alberto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area384.6 sq mi (996.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates7.7611°N, 73.3922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,299 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 118 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 95 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 125 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 125 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 127 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 121 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 148 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 112 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 127 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 127 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 120 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 118 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 125 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 120 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
March 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Coldest
December 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in

San Alberto has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in November to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in San Alberto

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Palmichal - - - -
Centro Educativo Alto del Almendron - - - -
Centro Educativo Perdiz Baja - - - -
Centro Educativo La Arenosa - - - -
Centro Educativo Bajo Vijagual - - - -
Centro Educativo Vega de Los Musgos - - - -
Centro Educativo La Fragua - - - -
Centro Educativo Casa Blanca - - - -
Centro Educativo Guayabal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Cristo Rey del Municipio de la Esperanza - - - -
Centro Educativo Vijagual - - - -
Centro Educativo Las Amapolas - - - -
Escuela Los Planes - - - -
Escuela Rural El Zulia - - - -
Centro Educativo Los Cedros - - - -
Centro Educativo Berlin - - - -
Centro Educativo Los Planes - - - -
Centro Educativo Quebradas - - - -
Centro Educativo Las Vegas - - - -
Centro Educativo Vega de Leon - - - -
Centro Educativo La Perdiz Alta - - - -
Centro Educativo La Esmeralda - - - -
Centro Educativo La Rivera - - - -
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Hotels in San Alberto

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Rubio
hotel el RUBIO

Restaurants in San Alberto

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Ye de la Palma
Postobon

Gas Stations in San Alberto

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near San Alberto

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Base Principal Celta Airport-Small Airport
Calima Airport-Small Airport
El Bosque Airport-Small Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport-Small Airport
El Tornillo Airport-Small Airport
Fabal-Coal Airport-Small Airport
Gamarra AirportGRASmall Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Hacaritama AirportHAYSmall Airport
Hipilandia Airport-Small Airport
Irho Airport-Small Airport
La Cacica Airport-Small Airport
La Cascajera Airport-Small Airport
La Nena Cayta Airport-Small Airport
La Ponderosa Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall 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
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport-Small Airport
Villa Oliva Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
109 m (358 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 Alberto

What is the population of San Alberto?

San Alberto has a population of 10,627 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 384.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Alberto?

San Alberto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

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