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San Mateo, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
San Mateo is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,634. Elevation: 7,293 ft (2,223 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Mateo
San Mateo is a town and municipality in the Northern Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The urban centre is located at an altitude of 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. San Mateo borders Guacamayas, Panqueba and El Cocuy in the east, Boavita in the west, Macaravita, Santander in the north and La Uvita in the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,634 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,293 ft (2,223 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.4020°, -72.5531° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.5 inches (1,409 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Mateo
San Mateo is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,634. The city sits at an elevation of 7,293 feet (2,223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,293 ft (2,223 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4020°N, 72.5531°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in |
San Mateo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in San Mateo
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA ESCUELA NORMAL SUPERIOR DE SAN MATEO/ SEDE PORTON BLANCO | — | — | — | — |
| Cancha deportiva | — | — | — | — |
| Plantel Educativo | — | — | — | — |
| Sede El Miradero | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Paz Y Libertad - Esc El Cascajal | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Normal Superior - Sede Principal | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA ESCUELA NORMAL SUPERIOR DE SAN MATEO/ SEDE SAN JOSÉ | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA ESCUELA NORMAL SUPERIOR SAN MATEO/ SEDE SAN ANTONIO | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA ESCUELA NORMAL SUPERIOR DE SAN MATEO/ SEDE EL MIRADERO | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Normal Superior - Esc La Palma | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA ESCUELA NORMAL SUPERIOR DE SAN MATEO/ SEDE LAGUNITAS | — | — | — | — |
| Escuala Chulavita | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Paz Y Libertad - Esc Los Higuerones | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. El Chapetón - Esc Los Patios | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA PAZ Y LIBERTAD / Sede Huerta Vieja | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Paz Y Libertad - Esc El Guayabal | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Paz y Libertad / Sede Hatico Holla De Duarte | — | — | — | — |
| I.E.Paz y Libertad / Sede Hatico Laguna | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Mateo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerinza FM 100.6 | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Mateo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo vivo de la Ruta de Sal |
Libraries in San Mateo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eduardo Caballero Calderón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eduardo CaballeroCalderón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Claudia Cristina López Montañez | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Mateo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Ganadera | |||||
| Plaza Antigua de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Hotels in San Mateo
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Mateo
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Mateo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Mateo
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Mateo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Mateo
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Paz de Ariporo Airport | PZA | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| Los Colonizadores Airport | RVE | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pore Airport | PRE | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tablón De Tamara Airport | TTM | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Mateo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral San Mateo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Mateo?
San Mateo has a population of 1,634 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Mateo?
San Mateo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.