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San Benito Abad, Colombia

Sucre Department · Colombia

San Benito Abad is a small city in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 18,181. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,181 Population 20/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
70.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Benito Abad

San Benito Abad

San Benito Abad is a town and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia.

People

Population18,181
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain70.4 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population18,181
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates8.9290°, -75.0271°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSucre Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation70.4 inches (1,787 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Benito Abad

San Benito Abad is a small city in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 18,181. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in San Benito Abad

San Benito Abad has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.2°C), the coldest is Oct (27.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.4°C / 85°F 22.2° / 39.1° 16.7
Feb 30.8°C / 87°F 22.9° / 40.6° 16.3
Mar 31.2°C / 88°F 23.7° / 40.9° 29.9
Apr 30.1°C / 86°F 23.9° / 40.7° 143.6
May 29.3°C / 85°F 24° / 39° 135.4
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 35.7° 108.2
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 23.6° / 36° 155.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 23.3° / 36.1° 121.7
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 35.3° 127.8
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 23° / 34.2° 153.6
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 22.7° / 34.7° 105.5
Dec 28.3°C / 83°F 22.7° / 36.4° 22.0
San Benito Abad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°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 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.3°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area891.8 sq mi (2,309.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates8.9290°N, 75.0271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 66 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 68 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 69 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 101 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 117 km
Aug 25, 2013 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia M4.8 139 km
Jun 25, 1995 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.7 139 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 128 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 93 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 99 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 143 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 71 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 123 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 78 km
Mar 30, 2023 14 km N of San Carlos, Colombia M4.5 115 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 50 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 107 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 102 km
Mar 24, 2014 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia M4.5 97 km
Apr 12, 2018 27 km W of San Carlos, Colombia M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 4.6 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Coldest
November 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
December 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in

San Benito Abad has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in San Benito Abad

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Manuel del Socorro Rodriguez Sede El Rob - - - -
Escuela Rural Rancho La Tia - - - -
Escuela Rural Lomas de San Juan - - - -
Escuela Coinst Guartinaja - - - -
Escuela Rural San Matias - - - -
Escuela Coinst Empresa Colombia - - - -
Escuela Coinst La Molina - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst de Jegua - - - -
Escuela Rural La Ventura - - - -
Escuela Coinst San Roque - - - -
Escuela Nueva Coinst Los Angeles - - - -
Escuela Rural Coinst La Ceiba - - - -
Jardín Infantil Mis Primeras Experiencias - - - -
Colegio Departamental María Inmaculada - - - -
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Stadiums & Teams in San Benito Abad

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Airports Near San Benito Abad

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Ayapel AirportAYASmall Airport
Berástegui Airport-Small Airport
Cicuco Airport-Small Airport
El Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
El Cebruno Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
La Gaviota Airport-Small Airport
Patetal Airport-Small Airport
San Bernardo AirportMMPSmall Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
San Marcos AirportSRSSmall Airport
San Pedro Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Benito Abad

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica del Señor de los Milagros

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
14 m (46 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 Benito Abad

What is the population of San Benito Abad?

San Benito Abad has a population of 18,181 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 891.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Benito Abad?

San Benito Abad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.4 inches.

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