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Santa María, Colombia
Huila Department · Colombia
Santa María is a small town in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 2,761. Elevation: 5,725 ft (1,745 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa María
Santa María is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,761 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.9500°, -75.6500° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Huila Department |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.9 inches (1,698 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa María
Santa María is a small town in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 2,761. The city sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet (1,745 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 66.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Area | 392.1 sq mi (1,015.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.9500°N, 75.6500°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 109 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in |
Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (2.7").
Schools in Santa María
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela El Cisne | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Teresa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Teresa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Helena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Buenos Aires | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Helena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Buenos Aires | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Neira | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cedral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cedral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cedral Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cedral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cedral Bajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Joaquin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bachecito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bachecito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bachecito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Librada | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa María
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HuilaGeek Radio | heavy metal, rock | MP3 | |
| HJ Doble K Neiva 840AM | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Airports Near Santa María
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | Large Airport |
| Benito Salas Airport | NVA | Medium Airport |
| Ataco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Berlín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Castilla Central Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Juncal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Limonar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Viso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guacamayas Airport | GCA | Small Airport |
| Guamito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herrera Airport | HRR | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Incauca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Manuelita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Mayaguez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Providencia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Floresta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Manga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cañas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Planadas Airport | PLA | Small Airport |
| Polonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Gerardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Germán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santana Ramos Airport | SRO | Small Airport |
| Sinai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tesalia Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa María?
Santa María has a population of 2,761 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 392.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa María?
Santa María 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.