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San José de la Montaña, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

San José de la Montaña is a small town in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 2,819. Elevation: 8,461 ft (2,579 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,819 Population 35/sq mi density
8,461 ft Elevation 2,579 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
99.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San José de la Montaña

San José de la Montaña

San José de la Montaña is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia, part of the subregion of Northern Antioquia.

People

Population2,819
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain99.7 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation8,461 ft (2,579 m)
Population2,819
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation8,461 ft (2,579 m)
Coordinates6.8503°, -75.6833°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation99.7 inches (2,532 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de la Montaña

San José de la Montaña is a small town in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 2,819. The city sits at an elevation of 8,461 feet (2,579 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 99.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San José de la Montaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,461 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,461 ft (2,579 m)
Area80.6 sq mi (208.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates6.8503°N, 75.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.7"
162% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M7.2 133 km
Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 124 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 112 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 79 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 118 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 122 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 123 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 125 km
May 13, 1996 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 146 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 112 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 102 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 86 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 105 km
Oct 18, 1992 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 108 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 97 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 127 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 105 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 10.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 12.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 9.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 9.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 9.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 13.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 9.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in

San José de la Montaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in San José de la Montaña

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Las Aguilas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Hondura - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Abeja Abajo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Merced - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Bernardo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Potrerito - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Mariela Sta Ines - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Maria - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Caribe - - - -
Institucón Educativa Abel Gallego - - - -
Antigua Normal María Inmaculada - - - -
Colegio Francisco Abel Gallego Secundaría - - - -
Colegio Francisco Abel Gallego Primaría - - - -
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Radio Stations near San José de la Montaña

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
123vallenato - AAC+ 28 kbps
Briceño Stereo 105.4 FM champeta, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San José de la Montaña

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Monseñor Miguel Ángel Builes
Museo Educativo
Museo Etnográfico

Libraries in San José de la Montaña

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Norberto Arias Barrientos0.0
Unidad Cultural0.0

Monuments in San José de la Montaña

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nuestra Señora de Lourdes

Airports Near San José de la Montaña

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
Chapinero Airport-Small Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa Airport-Small Airport
La Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José de la Montaña

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesía

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,579 m (8,462 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 José de la Montaña

What is the population of San José de la Montaña?

San José de la Montaña has a population of 2,819 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 80.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de la Montaña?

San José de la Montaña 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 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.7 inches.

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