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San Sebastián, Colombia

Cauca Department · Colombia

San Sebastián is a small town in Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 931. Elevation: 6,886 ft (2,099 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

931 Population 17/sq mi density
6,886 ft Elevation 2,099 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
71.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Sebastián

San Sebastián

San Sebastián or Donostia, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián, is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km from the France–Spain border. The capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, it has a population of 188,487 as of 2024, with its metropolitan area being 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular) in Basque, also using this term when speaking in Spanish. It is also a part of Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián.

People

Population931
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain71.1 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation6,886 ft (2,099 m)
Population931
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation6,886 ft (2,099 m)
Coordinates1.8386°, -76.7719°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCauca Department
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation71.1 inches (1,807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Sebastián

San Sebastián is a small town in Colombia (Cauca Department) with a population of 931. The city sits at an elevation of 6,886 feet (2,099 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San Sebastián experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,886 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,886 ft (2,099 m)
Area53.4 sq mi (138.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates1.8386°N, 76.7719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.1"
87% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 47 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 104 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 144 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 104 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 41 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 83 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 51 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 147 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 125 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 102 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 119 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 140 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 65 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 102 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 64 km
May 24, 2020 6 km E of Morales, Colombia M4.5 104 km
Jun 22, 1998 20 km W of Morales, Colombia M4.5 98 km
May 10, 2020 19 km NNW of Argelia, Colombia M4.5 89 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 68 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 96 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 157 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 7.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
July 53°F (11°C) 4.4 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 8.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 7.4 in

San Sebastián has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in July to 54°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (3.7").

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Schools in San Sebastián

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta Arrayanal
Escuela Rural Mix El Tambo
Escuela Rural Mixta Naranjos
Escuela Rural Mixta Los Hatos
Escuela Rural Mixta Venecia
Escuela Rural Mixta El Chilco
Escuela Rural Mixta El Rodeo
Escuela Rural Mixta Marmato
Escuela Rural Mixta La Entrada
Escuela Rural Mix de El Tuno
Colegio Basico Santiago
Escuela Rural Mixta de Paramillos
Escuela Rural Mixta de Panche
Escuela Rural Mixta de Angoni
Escuela Rural Mixta El Cidral
Colegio Santa María de Caquiona
Escuela Rural Mixta Hato Viejo
Escuela Rural Mixta El Pindio
Escuela Mix Gabrielas
Colegio Deptal Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Escuela Urb. Integ. San Sebastián
Valle de Jambimbal
Escuela Rural Mixta El Encino
Escuela Popayan Chiquito
Escuela El Encino
El Trilladerok
Escuela eductivo el rodeo cede constancilla
Colegio Agrop. San Sebastián
Escuela Rural Mix Bella Vista
Escuela Rural Mixta Santander
Escuela Rural Integ El Rosal
Escuela Rural Mix El Garrizal
Escuela Rural Mixta La Pradera
Escuela El Tuno
Escuela Rural Mixta Higuerones
Escuela Rural Mixta Popayan Chiquito
Escuela Rural Mixta Cruz Chiquita
Escuela Rural Mixta Domingote
Escuela Rural Mix Cigarras
Escuela Rural Mixta Pueblo Viejo
Escuela Rural Mixta Constancilla
Escuela Rural Mixta Valle Jambimbal
Escuela Rural Mixta El Trilladero
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Radio Stations near San Sebastián

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Balboa Stereo 88.4 FM crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Radio Policia Nacional 95.7 FM crossover, government MP3
La mezcla FM 89.4 crossover, cumbia MP3
Mi Ruta Mi Musica Retro dance, dj sets AAC

Libraries in San Sebastián

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gabriel García Marquéz0.0
Casa de la cultura0.0
Gabriel Garcia Marquez0.0
Manuel Agustin Ordoñez0.0

Farmers Markets in San Sebastián

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galeria Municipal
Galeria Municipal
Galeria Municipal
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in San Sebastián

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Blanca
Hotel

Restaurants in San Sebastián

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Balcones

Veterinaries in San Sebastián

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agropecuaria San Sebastian

Gas Stations in San Sebastián

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Playa

Banks in San Sebastián

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in San Sebastián

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Sebastián

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Guillermo León Valencia AirportPPNMedium Airport
Pitalito AirportPTXMedium Airport
El Guayabx AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sebastián

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla segunda
Iglesia Caquiona
Parroquia San Sebastian

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,937 m (9,636 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 Sebastián

What is the population of San Sebastián?

San Sebastián has a population of 931 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 53.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Sebastián?

San Sebastián has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.1 inches.

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