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San Andrés, Colombia

San Andres y Providencia · Colombia

San Andrés is a mid-size city in San Andres y Providencia, Colombia with a population of 58,257. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

58,257 Population 187/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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People

Population58,257
Density187/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population58,257
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates12.5786°, -81.6997°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSan Andres y Providencia
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Andrés

San Andrés is a mid-size city in Colombia (San Andres y Providencia) with a population of 58,257. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in San Andrés

San Andrés has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1908 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 25.1° / 26.8° 80.3
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 25° / 27.2° 37.2
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 25.5° / 28° 26.5
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 26° / 29.1° 24.6
May 27.7°C / 82°F 26° / 29.4° 148.4
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 25.8° / 29.2° 201.4
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 26° / 29.4° 181.0
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 26.1° / 29.5° 191.2
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 25.8° / 29.7° 217.3
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 25.5° / 29.7° 323.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 25.1° / 28.9° 320.6
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 25.6° / 28.6° 156.6
San Andrés has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Colombia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area310.8 sq mi (805.0 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates12.5786°N, 81.6997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.97"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 19, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995 14 km E of San Andrés, Colombia M5.7 14 km
Aug 13, 2000 18 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M5.5 144 km
Mar 11, 2025 Western Caribbean Sea M5.4 130 km
Jun 16, 2014 103 km SSE of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 104 km
Aug 13, 2000 36 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M5.2 129 km
Jun 7, 2025 33 km SE of Mountain, Colombia M5.1 83 km
Jan 28, 2025 42 km WSW of Mountain, Colombia M4.9 64 km
Jun 19, 2025 36 km SE of Mountain, Colombia M4.8 85 km
Nov 18, 1996 21 km SE of San Andrés, Colombia M4.7 21 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M4.6 115 km
Apr 29, 2004 84 km SSW of San Andrés, Colombia M4.6 85 km
Jan 20, 2019 40 km SE of Mountain, Colombia M4.5 92 km
Sep 17, 1998 63 km S of San Andrés, Colombia M4.5 63 km
Oct 4, 2000 27 km SE of San Andrés, Colombia M4.4 27 km
Feb 13, 1995 19 km ESE of San Andrés, Colombia M4.4 18 km
Oct 19, 1999 68 km ESE of San Andrés, Colombia M4.4 68 km
Feb 12, 1995 30 km ESE of San Andrés, Colombia M4.4 29 km
Apr 7, 2021 28 km S of Mountain, Colombia M4.4 71 km
Mar 3, 2003 54 km WSW of San Andrés, Colombia M4.4 55 km
Feb 27, 1995 17 km SE of San Andrés, Colombia M4.3 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 34 km
2020 Eta Category 4 190 km
2020 Iota Category 4 105 km
2016 Otto Category 3 154 km
2009 Ida Category 1 174 km
2007 Felix Category 5 193 km
2005 Beta Category 3 111 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 76 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in

San Andrés has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in San Andrés

Institution Type Founded Website
Christian University of San Andres Island University - ,
Institución Nacional de Formación Técnica Profesional College - Visit →
Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Caribe University - ,

Schools in San Andrés

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sagrada Familia - - - -
Colegio Modelo Adventista - - - -
Luis Amigó - - - -
Instituto Tecnico Industrial - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Andrés

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in San Andrés

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Isleña

Libraries in San Andrés

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banco de la Republica0.0

Hotels in San Andrés

48 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acacias Tree
Acantilado de la tierra
Ap Hilal
Apartahotel Las Americas
Aquamare
Aquamare
Arena Blanca
Bahia Sardina
Bersantai
Blue Cove Hotel
Calypso
Casa Blanca
Casa Las Palmas
Casa Turista
Coconut Paradise Lodge
Cocoplum Beach Hotel
Decameron los Delfines
Decameron Marie Land
Decameron San Luis
Francia
GHL Sunrise Beach
Grand Sirenis
Greenyard cabañas
Hostería Mar Y Sol
Hotel Blue Tone
Hotel Casa De Las Flores
Hotel Decameron Isleño
Hotel el Dorado
Hotel Nomadic Design
Hotel Sol Caribe Campo
Lord Pierre
Lucille's Lodging
Mahalo House
Marazul
Miraflores Hotel
Muller Habitaciones
Noblehouse
Ocean View Sai
Playa Tranquilo bed & Breakfast
Portofino
Royal Decameron Aquarium
Sea Flower Caribbean
Simmer Down Guest House
Sol Caribe Centro
Sunset Hotel
Tiuna
Verano Azul
View Jhony Cay

Restaurants in San Andrés

48 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1 go Pizza and Sandwich
Aqua Beach Club
Beer Station
Bibi's Place
Bistro 82
Bocca de Oro
Bushi Food
Capitan Mandy
Coffee Break
Cosechas
Decameron Aquarium
Decameron Beach Club
Don Anibal
Donde Francesca
Donde Padilla
Eat Alley
Eat alley
El cafe de la plaza
El Paraiso
El Parqueadero
El Peruano
El Rincón de la Langosta
Fishermen's Place
Gourmet Shop Assho
Interstate 80's
Khrystal
Kingston Jerk Spot
La Bruja
La Pizzeta
La Regatta
La Reguetta
Lupita
Lydia's restaurant
Mahi Mahi
Miss Celia
Miss Lydia
Mister Panino
Moonshine Restaurant
New start Caribbean veggie taste
Pollo Kikiriki
Restaurante Cafetería Tamara
Restaurante Casa Blanca
Restaurante Fabiola
Sandwich Qbano
Seaweed Cevicheria
The Grog
The Islander
West View

Cafes in San Andrés

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aquarius Market Café
Cafe Cafe
Café Latitud 12°
Juan Valdez Cafe
Juan Valdez Cafe
Juan Valdez Café
La Heladería
Sea Watch Cafe
YoguPop

Cinemas in San Andrés

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hollywood

Monuments in San Andrés

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cañon de Morgan
Vicariato Apostolico de San Andrés

Clinics in San Andrés

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villareal

Bus Stations in San Andrés

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coobusan

Gas Stations in San Andrés

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092448394
CO #660342426
EDS de Pacho
Texaco

Banks in San Andrés

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Caja Social
Banco Popular
Bancolombia
BBVA
Davivienda

Shopping Malls in San Andrés

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Point Plaza

Stadiums & Teams in San Andrés

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Andrés

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International AirportADZLarge Airport

Post Offices in San Andrés

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Andrés

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Central Baptist Church
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia del Padre Marcelino
Iglesia Pentecostal
Iglesia Testigos de Jehova
Immanuel Baptist Church
Parroquia Cristo Salvador
Sagrada Familia
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Universal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

Things to See Near San Andrés

25 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (11)
  • • Bahía Sardina
  • • Cocoplum
  • • Green Beach
  • • Johnny Cay
  • • Johnny Cay
  • + 6 more
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Cueva de Morgan
🗼 Lighthouses (3)
  • • Faro Cove Rojo
  • • Faro Hoyo Soplador
  • • Faro Punta Evans Cove
⛰️ Peaks (5)
  • • Lion Hill
  • • Loma Naranja
  • • Pepper Hill
  • • Polly Hill
  • • Pursey Hill
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • La Mansion
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • El Acuario
  • • Fuente de mar
  • • Mirador La Loma
  • • Mirador la virgen

🇨🇴 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 Andrés

What is the population of San Andrés?

San Andrés has a population of 58,257 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 310.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Andrés?

San Andrés has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

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