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Santa Bárbara, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Santa Bárbara is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 12,743. Elevation: 5,879 ft (1,792 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,743 Population 116/sq mi density
5,879 ft Elevation 1,792 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
95.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Antioquía, i den centrala delen av landet, 220 km nordväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Santa Bárbara ligger 1 792 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 12 743.

People

Population12,743
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain95.6 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation5,879 ft (1,792 m)
Population12,743
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation5,879 ft (1,792 m)
Coordinates5.8746°, -75.5671°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation95.6 inches (2,428 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 12,743. The city sits at an elevation of 5,879 feet (1,792 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (17.4°C), the coldest is Nov (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2045 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.8° 66.7
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 13.6° / 20.1° 92.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 13.8° / 20.3° 147.3
Apr 17°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20° 215.7
May 17.4°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.4° 259.5
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 20° 177.8
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.3° 164.7
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 13.9° / 20.8° 174.5
Sep 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.2° 201.0
Oct 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.9° 228.8
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.6° 197.3
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 13.6° / 19.7° 119.0
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,879 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Colombia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,879 ft (1,792 m)
Area109.8 sq mi (284.4 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates5.8746°N, 75.5671°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.6"
152% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 1, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 82 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 130 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 85 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 137 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 130 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 77 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 84 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 45 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 35 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 123 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 110 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 135 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 135 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 136 km
Sep 1, 2023 2 km NNE of Istmina, Colombia M4.9 145 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 146 km
Jan 23, 1991 5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Mar 19, 1991 2 km N of Quimbaya, Colombia M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 92 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 113 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 120 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 9.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 11.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 8.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 11.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 9.8 in
December 67°F (19°C) 6.1 in

Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Santa Bárbara

41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur La Loma
Centro Educativo Rur Cordoncillo
Centro Educativo Rur Loma Don Santos
Centro Educativo Rur Alto De Los Gomez
Centro Educativo Rur Lomalarga
Centro Educativo Rur El Vergel
Centro Educativo Rur Atanasio
Institucion Educativa El Guayabo
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Margarita
Centro Educativo Rur Palocoposo
Centro Educativo Rur Bellavista
Centro Educativo Rur San Ignacio
Centro Educativo Rur Pedro Pablo Betancur
Centro Educativo Rur Nva Francisco Betancur
Centro Educativo Rur Elias Gutierrez Jimenez
Institucion Educativa Pedro Pablo Ramirez
Centro Educativo Rur Morrogordo
Institucion Educativa Jesus Maria Rojas P
Liceo Tomas Eastman
Escuela Urb Maria Auxiliadora
Escuela Urb Mons Emilio Botero Gonzalez
Centro Educativo Rur Rafael Uribe Uribe
Institución Educativa
Centro Educativo Rur La Ursula
Centro Educativo Rur Piedra Galana
Centro Educativo Rur La Merced
Centro Educativo Rur San Antonio
Centro Educativo Rur Palmitas
Institucion Educativa Damasco Sede Ii
Centro Educativo Rur Abel Bedoya
Centro Educativo Rur La Primavera
MONSEÑOR
Centro Educativo Rur Ignacio Ramirez Ballesteros
Centro Educativo Rur Arturo Ramirez Giraldo
Centro Educativo Rur La Esperanza
Centro Educativo Rur Guamal
Centro Educativo Rur San Miguelito
Centro Educativo Rur La Quiebra
Centro Educativo Rur Poblanco
Centro Educativo Rur El Guasimo
Centro Educativo Rur Las Mercedes
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Radio Stations near Santa Bárbara

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
Amor Stereo MP3
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) culture, full service MP3 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
123vallenato AAC+ 28 kbps
Tropicanal 98.9 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
RENCORDRADIO música latina, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM MP3
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) culture, ipiales MP3 192 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital MP3 128 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Telemedellín Radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) culture, ipiales MP3 128 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) culture, live sports MP3 192 kbps
Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Bárbara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla Museo Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá
Casa de la Cultura y Museo de la Cerámica Sixto Arango Gallo
MAJA Museum Anthropologia y Arte
MAJA Museum Casa de la Musica
MAJA Museum Casa Jose Tomas Urobe Abad
Museo de Arte Religioso

Libraries in Santa Bárbara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Centro de Bienestar Comfama0.0
Biblioteca Comfama Caldas0.0
Biblioteca El Paraíso0.0
Biblioteca Escuela Normal Superior0.0
Biblioteca Laboratorio del espíritu0.0
Biblioteca María Elena Duque0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gregorio Gutiérrez González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Jesus Antonio Arango Gallo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Jesús Antonio Duque0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco José de Caldas0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Bárbara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Tambo
Merkespress
Merkespress
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Santa Bárbara

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal El Castillo Santa

Restaurants in Santa Bárbara

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasitas de Monterei
El Paisaje
Estadero Vista Hermosa

Gas Stations in Santa Bárbara

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #463969232

Banks in Santa Bárbara

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancolombia
Davivienda

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Bárbara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Bárbara

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Pensilvania AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Ae AirportSmall Airport
Sopetran AirportSmall Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Bárbara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
4-72 Santa Bárbara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Bárbara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Santa Bárbara

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,792 m (5,880 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 Santa Bárbara

What is the population of Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara has a population of 12,743 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 109.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.6 inches.

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