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San José de Miranda, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

San José de Miranda is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,096. Elevation: 6,506 ft (1,983 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,096 Population 43/sq mi density
6,506 ft Elevation 1,983 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
67.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San José de Miranda

San José de Miranda

San José de Miranda is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population1,096
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain67.2 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation6,506 ft (1,983 m)
Population1,096
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation6,506 ft (1,983 m)
Coordinates6.6587°, -72.7334°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation67.2 inches (1,706 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Miranda

San José de Miranda is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 1,096. The city sits at an elevation of 6,506 feet (1,983 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San José de Miranda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,506 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Colombia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,506 ft (1,983 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates6.6587°N, 72.7334°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,384 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 31 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 114 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 85 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 20 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 115 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 33 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 111 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 123 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 23 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 24 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 35 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 36 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 29 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 25 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 25 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 21 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 97 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 27 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 34 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 8.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 9.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in

San José de Miranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in San José de Miranda

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Tierra Blanca - - - -
IE El Espinal Sede E Escuela Tierra Blanca - - - -
Colegio Isidoro Miranda Morantes Sede Primaria - - - -
COLEGIO ISIDORO MIRANDA MORANTES - - - -
Institución Isidoro Miranda Morantes - - - -
ESCUELA RUR NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS REMEDIOS - - - -
Centro Educativo Cabrerita - - - -
Centro Educativo Lopez Mendosa - - - -
Escuela Rural Carbonera - - - -
Escuela Rural Popaga - - - -
Escuela Rural Agua Colorada - - - -
Centro Educativo Cabrerita - - - -
Escuela Rural Salado Bravo - - - -
Centro Educativo Lucusguta - - - -
Centro Educativo La Mesa - - - -
Escuela Rural El Espinal - - - -
Centro Educativo Cruz de Piedra - - - -
Escuela Rural Cucharito - - - -
Centro Educativo Yerbabuena Baja - - - -
Escuela Rural Versalles - - - -
Escuela Rural Río Chico - - - -
Institución Tec Agroindustrial de Educ Campesina San - - - -
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Radio Stations near San José de Miranda

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in San José de Miranda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO GERSON CORZO

Libraries in San José de Miranda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Guaca0.0
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo Caballero Calderón0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo CaballeroCalderón0.0
Biblioteca publica Antonio Cacua Prada0.0

Farmers Markets in San José de Miranda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Airports Near San José de Miranda

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José de Miranda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla en advocación del señor de la misericordia
Cementerio
Seminario Hispano Misionero de La Diocesis de Soata Malaga
Templo Católico Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,983 m (6,506 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 Miranda

What is the population of San José de Miranda?

San José de Miranda has a population of 1,096 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Miranda?

San José de Miranda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.

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