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San Carlos, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

San Carlos is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 14,480. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,480 Population 21/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
144.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Carlos

San Carlos

San Carlos är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Antioquía, i den norra delen av landet, 400 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. San Carlos ligger 59 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 22 678.

People

Population14,480
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain144.3 in/yr
Sunny Days125/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population14,480
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates7.7918°, -74.7732°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation144.3 inches (3,664 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Carlos

San Carlos is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 14,480. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 144.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in San Carlos

San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.1°C), the coldest is Oct (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1531 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 22.3° / 35.9° 36.8
Feb 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 38.3° 31.9
Mar 29.1°C / 84°F 23.4° / 38.3° 83.9
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 23.4° / 37.4° 194.0
May 27.7°C / 82°F 23.4° / 35.4° 211.8
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 33.3° 156.9
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 33.6° 167.0
Aug 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 32.9° 129.1
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.3° 154.4
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 22.6° / 32° 180.5
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.3° 127.9
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 22.5° / 33.2° 57.1
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 144.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days125 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area689.8 sq mi (1,786.6 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates7.7918°N, 74.7732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 144.3"
280% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 11, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 143 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 58 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 62 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 125 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 104 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 84 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 101 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 76 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 100 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 47 km
Aug 25, 2013 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia M4.8 18 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 38 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 21 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 94 km
Nov 18, 1993 18 km E of Vegachí, Colombia M4.7 117 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 46 km
Jun 25, 1995 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.7 85 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 146 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 126 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
February 83°F (29°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 11.1 in
May 83°F (28°C) 17.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 13.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 17.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 18.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 17.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 18.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in
December 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 144.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in San Carlos

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rur Bijagual - - - -
Escuela Rur El Castillo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Muqui Abajo - - - -
Escuela Rur La Rica - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Rio Viejo - - - -
Escuela Rur Sta Barbara - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Arenosa - - - -
Liceo Pto Claver - - - -
Escuela Rur La Desconocida - - - -
Institucion Educativa Cuturu - - - -
Escuela Urb Nechi - - - -
Escuela Urb Portugal - - - -
Colegio - - - -
Colegio - - - -
Colegio - - - -
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Airports Near San Carlos

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Bagre AirportEBGMedium Airport
Juan H White AirportCAQMedium Airport
Ayapel AirportAYASmall Airport
El Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
El Cebruno Airport-Small Airport
La Concepción Airport-Small Airport
Montelibano AirportMTBSmall Airport
Patetal Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Carlos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
59 m (194 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 Carlos

What is the population of San Carlos?

San Carlos has a population of 14,480 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 689.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Carlos?

San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 144.3 inches.

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