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San Carlos, Colombia

Córdoba · Colombia

San Carlos is a small city in Córdoba, Colombia with a population of 23,532. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,532 Population 103/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
58.7 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 Córdoba, i den nordvästra delen av landet, 500 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. San Carlos ligger 15 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 24 615.

People

Population23,532
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain58.7 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population23,532
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates8.7958°, -75.6995°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCórdoba
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation58.7 inches (1,490 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Carlos

San Carlos is a small city in Colombia (Córdoba) with a population of 23,532. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in San Carlos

San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.7°C), the coldest is Nov (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1169 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.5°C / 83°F 21.7° / 38.5° 17.8
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 22.3° / 39.9° 15.7
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 23.1° / 40.3° 34.0
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 23.8° / 40.2° 149.1
May 28.9°C / 84°F 23.9° / 38.7° 138.8
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 36.6° 109.1
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 23.7° / 36.9° 159.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 23.4° / 37.1° 126.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.3° / 36.5° 131.9
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 35.5° 154.3
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 22.9° / 35.9° 108.8
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 36.5° 24.8
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area228.2 sq mi (591.0 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates8.7958°N, 75.6995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 11, 2024.

Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 129 km
Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 142 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 107 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 18 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 141 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 127 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 132 km
Jun 25, 1995 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.7 113 km
Oct 18, 1992 47 km NNE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.7 143 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 105 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 124 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 72 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 65 km
Oct 18, 1992 38 km ESE of Carepa, Colombia M4.5 146 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 93 km
Jun 30, 2002 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.5 97 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 78 km
Oct 31, 1992 12 km SE of Turbo, Colombia M4.5 134 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Coldest
December 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in November to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in San Carlos

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo El Recreo
Institucion Educativa Ntra Sra Del Perpetuo Socorro
Escuela Urb Mix Colosina
Otra sigla La Scoroza Las Cañas
Escuela Nva La Gloria
Institucion Educativa Jose Maria Berastegui
Escuela Nva Charcon Arriba
Escuela Nva La Frontera
Escuela Coroza Arriba
Centro Educativo Cabuya
Escuela Rural Mixta Arroyo Negro
Escuela Rur Mix Arroyo Burgos
Centro Educativo Arroyo Grande Abajo
Centro Educativo Cent Educel Hato
Colegio Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe
Escuela Nva De Flecha
Escuela Rural Mixta Guayabal
Escuela Rural Mixta Lamedero
Escuela Nva Morrocoy Abajo
Escuela Rural Mixta Remedia Pobre
Institucion Educativa San Miguel Abajo
Centro Educativo Sta Rosa
Escuela Rur Mix Coroza Abajo
Otra sigla La Barra Belen
Escuela Nva La Costa
Escuela Rural Mixta Canta Rana
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Tinas
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Radio Stations near San Carlos

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Costeña Stereo 91.0 FM entretenimiento, music MP3 128 kbps
Unicórdoba Estéreo 90.0 FM cultural, culture MP3 128 kbps
La Voz de Jesús MP3

Museums in San Carlos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
museo religioso

Libraries in San Carlos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioparque David Sanchez Juliao0.0
Biblioteca Alexis Zapata Meza0.0

Farmers Markets in San Carlos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Ara
Ara
Ara
D1
D1
D1
Justo y bueno
Mercadito del sur
Mercadito del sur
Minimarket la 58
Minimarket la 58

Stadiums & Teams in San Carlos

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Airports Near San Carlos

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Los Garzones AirportMTRMedium Airport
Arboletes AirportAROSmall Airport
Ayapel AirportAYASmall Airport
Berástegui AirportSmall Airport
El Algarrobo AirportSmall Airport
El Cebruno AirportSmall Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
La Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Los Mochuelos AirportSmall Airport
Mondo Nuevo AirportSmall Airport
Patetal AirportSmall Airport
San José Mulatos AirportSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSRSSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
San Pablo AirportSmall Airport
San Pablo AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportNPUSmall Airport
Santa Catalina AirportSCASmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Carlos

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acción Salud
ADISALUD
Amigos de la Salud
Clínica Central
Clínica del Río Sede Consulta Externa
Clínica del Rio Sede Consulta Externa
Clínica Medicina Integral
Clínica Zayma
Coosalud EPS
Digi oral
Gestar Salud de Colombia IPS S.A.S. - Sede principal
Liga Cordobesa Contra la Epilepsia
Medicina Integral Sede Nueva EPS
Nueva Eps
Promosalud IPS
Radiólogos Asociados de Córdoba
Unidad Perla del Sinú Salud Total EPS-S

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
50 m (164 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 23,532 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 228.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Carlos?

San Carlos 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 83°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches.

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