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San Gil, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
San Gil is a mid-size city in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 46,152. Elevation: 3,780 ft (1,152 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Gil
San Gil is a town and municipality in the Department of Santander in northeastern Colombia, located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from Bogotá and 95 km from the department's capital, Bucaramanga. As of 2020, San Gil had a population of 51,874 within the urban area, making it the third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and Barrancabermeja. Founded in 1689, San Gil is over 300 years old. It was officially named the tourist capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as rafting, caving, kayaking and hiking.
People
Climate
| Population | 46,152 |
| Population Density | 479 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,780 ft (1,152 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5595°, -73.1364° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.6 inches (1,692 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Gil
San Gil is a mid-size city in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 46,152. The city sits at an elevation of 3,780 feet (1,152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in San Gil
San Gil has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.3°C), the coldest is Nov (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1408 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,780 ft (1,152 m) |
| Area | 96.3 sq mi (249.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5595°N, 73.1364°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in |
San Gil has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in San Gil
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bienestar unisangil | University | - | , |
| Colegio Eliseo Pinilla | College | - | , |
| Colegio Eliseo Pinilla Rueda | College | - | , |
| Instituto Coomuldesa IAC | College | - | , |
| Instituto Marco Fidel Reyes Afanador | College | - | Visit → |
| SENA | College | - | , |
| Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander | University | - | , |
| Unisangil | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Investigación y Desarrollo | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Industrial de Santander | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Industrial de Santander | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Libre de Colombia | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in San Gil
62+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Las Acacias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Guayacan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Buenos Aires Dos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Resumidero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Montecitos Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Campo Hermoso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Santa Barbara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Boqueron | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Buenos Aires Uno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Cucharo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Alto Encinal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo El Tabor | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Guarigua Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Lalaja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Alto de Monas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Montecitos Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escuela Rodolfo Gonzalez Garcia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Carlos | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO NIÑA MARIA | - | - | - | - |
| Institución San Vicente de Paul | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA COCN ESC PABLO VI | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Luis Camacho Rueda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Teresita de Las Americas | - | - | - | - |
| Concentración Escuela Sagrada Familia | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA PRESENTACION | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela las Acacias Sede E Colegio Eduardo Camacho | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José de Guanenta | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Superior Rafael Pombo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carlos Martínez Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora de la Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Corporación Educ Tec y Emp de Colom Corpotec | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio la Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Cruz de la Nueva Baeza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cooperativo San Gil | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Vicente de Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Niña María | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Colombianitos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Carlos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Hogar San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Liceo Americano | - | - | - | - |
| Connect4: Spanish and English | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Americas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Camilo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Inf Semillitas del Futuro | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio Pedag Comfenalco San Gil | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Colegio Guanenta | - | - | - | - |
| Corporación Educ Para Jovenes y Adultos General Sant | - | - | - | - |
| Corporación Tec Cedefoc | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO INF COLINA DE SUEÑOS | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Lic Americano | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Para El Desarrollo Integral Codi | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Inf Nuevo Milenio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Inf Colombianitos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Cruz de la Nueva Baeza | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Los Angeles | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pedagógico Castillo Encantado | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista Libertad | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near San Gil
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrancabermeja Virtual | crossover, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm | local radio, popular | MP3 |
Museums in San Gil
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| La Rancha | ||||
| Museo de la Cerámica | ||||
| Museo Guane | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico y Arqueológico |
Libraries in San Gil
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Galvis Galvis | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioparque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Gil
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Plaza | |||||
| Casa de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado de Curití | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in San Gil
60 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Gil
67 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Gil
24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in San Gil
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Gil
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Gil
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Gil
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Gil
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Gil
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Gil
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Gil
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Gil
21 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Gil
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Gil
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega JJG |
Stadiums & Teams in San Gil
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Gil
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Yariguíes Airport | EJA | Medium Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascajera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Gil
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 (Colombian postal service) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Gil
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla de la Presentación | |
| Capilla Interna del Ancianato | |
| Capilla San Juan de Dios del Hospital | |
| Capilla San Vicente de Paul | |
| Catedral de la Santa Cruz | |
| Gruta | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Cristo Resucitado | |
| Iglesia Divina Misericordia | |
| Iglesia Divino Niño | |
| Iglesia María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia Sagrada Familia | |
| Iglesia San Juan de Dios | |
| Parroquia San Martin de Porres | |
| Plazoleta de Misa Dominical | |
| Puerta Seglar, Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia, Zona de Paticipación Vecinal: Sagrada Familia |
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What is the population of San Gil?
San Gil has a population of 46,152 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 479 people per square mile, spread across 96.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Gil?
San Gil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.