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San José, Colombia
Caldas Department · Colombia
San José is a small town in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 1,724. Elevation: 5,853 ft (1,784 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San José
San José is a town and municipality located in the western portion of the Colombian Department of Caldas. It was originally part of Risaralda Municipality until 1997, when it became an independent municipality within the Caldas Department. The municipality is part of the Lower Western District, 67 km from Manizales. Its name derives from the arrival of the founders on the day of Saint Joseph, March 19.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,724 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,853 ft (1,784 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.0822°, -75.7911° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Caldas Department |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.2 inches (2,164 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José
San José is a small town in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 1,724. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet (1,784 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in San José
San José has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Nov (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2461 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,853 ft (1,784 m) |
| Area | 66.4 sq mi (172.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0822°N, 75.7911°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 55 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 56 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 56 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (4.6").
Radio Stations near San José
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Salsa Dura | bomba, fania | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Lounge | chill, chillout | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Urbana | hip hop, metadata | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte | classic, musica tradicional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 | cultural, hip-hop | AAC | |
| Celestial stereo pereira | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo link alterno | cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in San José
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| house the culture | ||||
| Museo del Café - Hacienda el Sinaí |
Libraries in San José
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Muncipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San José
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galería de Filadelfia | |||||
| Galeria Municipal | |||||
| Galería Municipal de Chinchiná | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Los Fundadores |
Bus Stations in San José
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San José
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San José
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| Cruz Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Escobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato De Opia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pensilvania Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of San José?
San José has a population of 1,724 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 66.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José?
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.2 inches.