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Santa Helena del Opón, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Santa Helena del Opón is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,543 ft (1,080 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,543 ft Elevation 1,080 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
248.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santa Helena del Opón

Santa Helena del Opón

Santa Helena del Opón is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain248.3 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Coordinates6.3400°, -73.6170°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation248.3 inches (6,306 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Helena del Opón

Santa Helena del Opón is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,543 feet (1,080 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 248.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Santa Helena del Opón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 248.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,543 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Colombia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Area525.1 sq mi (1,360.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates6.3400°N, 73.6170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 248.3"
553% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 85 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 82 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 78 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 92 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 88 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 85 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 96 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 84 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 88 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 89 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 72 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 86 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 91 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 87 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 85 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 76 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 82 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 87 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 11.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 11.5 in Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in

Santa Helena del Opón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Santa Helena del Opón

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Sardinas
Escuela Rural San Pedro Opón
Institución Tecn Agropecuario
Escuela Rural El Tagual
Escuela Sede San Pedro Opón
Escuela Rural Trochas
ESCUELA RUR LA COMPAÑIA
Escuela Rural Bocas del Opon
Escuela Rural Paramales
Centro Educativo Domingo Savio
Escuela Rural El Roble
Escuela Rural La Fortuna
Escuela El Tagual
Escuela Rural San Luis
Escuela Rural La Union
Escuela Rural Cornetales
Escuela Rural El Recreo
Escuela Rural Pozo Azul
Escuela Rural San Isidro
Escuela Rural La Germania
Escuela Rural Santuario
Escuela Rural El Triunfo
Escuela Rural La Candelaria
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Radio Stations near Santa Helena del Opón

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Santa Helena del Opón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Algodón

Libraries in Santa Helena del Opón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Helena del Opón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado La Paz
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Santa Helena del Opón

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Comidas Rapidas

Train Stations in Santa Helena del Opón

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación propuesta de Tren Plan de Alvarez

Banks in Santa Helena del Opón

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coopservivelez
Coopservivelez

Airports Near Santa Helena del Opón

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Campo Capote AirportSmall Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
El Carmen AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Helena del Opón

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Interrapidismo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Helena del Opón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santa Helena del Opón

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,197 m (3,927 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 Helena del Opón

What is the weather like in Santa Helena del Opón?

Santa Helena del Opón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 248.3 inches.

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