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Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Santa Rosa de Osos is a mid-size city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 37,864. Elevation: 8,484 ft (2,586 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,864 Population 12,059/sq mi density
8,484 ft Elevation 2,586 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
94.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santa Rosa de Osos

Santa Rosa de Osos

Santa Rosa de Osos is a middle city and municipality of Colombia located in the northern of the department of Antioquia. Bounded on the north with the municipalities of Yarumal and Angostura, on the east with Guadalupe and Carolina del Principe, on the south with the municipalities of Donmatías, San Pedro de los Milagros and Entrerríos, and on the west with Belmira and San José de la Montaña.

People

Population37,864
Density12,059/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain94.5 in/yr
Sunny Days165/yr
Elevation8,484 ft (2,586 m)
Population37,864
Population Density12,059 / sq mi
Elevation8,484 ft (2,586 m)
Coordinates6.6474°, -75.4603°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation94.5 inches (2,399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa de Osos

Santa Rosa de Osos is a mid-size city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 37,864. The city sits at an elevation of 8,484 feet (2,586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Santa Rosa de Osos

Santa Rosa de Osos has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (17.3°C), the coldest is Nov (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1891 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 10.7° / 23.9° 74.5
Feb 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 24.6° 79.8
Mar 17°C / 63°F 12° / 24.7° 140.1
Apr 17°C / 63°F 12.1° / 24.1° 188.6
May 17.3°C / 63°F 13° / 23.8° 238.9
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 23° 197.8
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 12.2° / 23.2° 176.1
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 12° / 23.1° 142.1
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.2° / 23.5° 166.4
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 12.3° / 23° 211.9
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 22.7° 168.9
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 11.5° / 23° 105.7
Santa Rosa de Osos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,484 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Colombia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,484 ft (2,586 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density12,059/sq mi
Coordinates6.6474°N, 75.4603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 142 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 112 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 147 km
Oct 19, 1992 northern Colombia M5.3 145 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 131 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 150 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Oct 18, 1992 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 141 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 123 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 148 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 134 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 101 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 129 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 137 km
Oct 17, 1992 11 km SSE of Murindó, Colombia M5.0 149 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 117 km
Oct 19, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.0 131 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km NE of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia M5.0 147 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 174 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
April 62°F (16°C) 9.3 in Warmest
May 62°F (16°C) 11.7 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 7.4 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 9.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 11.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 8.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Coldest

Santa Rosa de Osos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Santa Rosa de Osos

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Marco Tobón Mejía - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Cejita - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sabanazo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Ramon - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Herminia Yepes Correa - - - -
Escuela Urb Arenales - - - -
Institución Educativa Normal Superior Pedro Justo Berrío - - - -
Colegio Técnico Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias - - - -
Institución Educativa Cardenal Aníbal Muñoz Duque - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Pontezuela - - - -
Escuela Arenales - - - -
Escuela María Auxiliadora - - - -
Parque Educativo Neurona - - - -
Institución Educativa Hoyorrico - Secundaria - - - -
Institución Educativa Hoyorrico - Primaria - - - -
Instituto del Carmen - - - -
Escuela Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Jose De La Ahumada - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural El Guayabo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Chagualo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Mina - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Playa Larga Arriba - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Roble - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Francisco - - - -
Institucion Educativa Rur Hoyorrico - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Gertrudis - - - -
Escuela de Cucurucho - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Planta - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Vergel - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Boca Del Monte - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Quebrada Del Medio - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Hato - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Vallecitos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Cabaña - - - -
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Radio Stations near Santa Rosa de Osos

19 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
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
Briceño Stereo 105.4 FM champeta, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
Anorí Estéreo 105.4 FM crossover, cumbia AAC
123vallenato - AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio - MP3 320 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital - MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC

Museums in Santa Rosa de Osos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Monseñor Miguel Ángel Builes
Museo cementerio san pablo
Museo Educativo
Museo Etnográfico

Libraries in Santa Rosa de Osos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Virgilio Alvarez Restrepo0.0
Casa de la Cultura Luis Lòpez de Mesa0.0
Casa de la Cultura Norberto Arias Barrientos0.0
Unidad Cultural0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa de Osos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado Abelardo Valencia

Hotels in Santa Rosa de Osos

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finca Hotel El Hoyo
Hotel Atenas Plaza
Hotel Brisas del Norte
Hotel Cortejo Imperial
Hotel Nomar
Hotel Real
Hotel Santa Rosa
pandequeso

Restaurants in Santa Rosa de Osos

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa China
Casa Real
El Centenario
Fonda Los Restrepo
Fonda Parrilla
Hernando´s
Juan Gourmet
La Playita Caribeña
La Yé
Nomar
Paisa
Parador Santa Rosa
Portal de la Capilla
Puesta de Sol
Restaurante Don Isidro
Restaurante El Turco
Restaurante La Ranchería
Restaurante Valecitos
Restaurante y Hospedaje Pandequeso
San Marcos
Tiempo´s

Cafes in Santa Rosa de Osos

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bariloche
El Bardo
El Danubio
El Galeón
El Rosedal
Puerto Nuevo

Monuments in Santa Rosa de Osos

42 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alegoría a Porfirio Barba Jacob
Cascada El Turco
Cascadas San Pedro
Cristo Rey
El Ángel
El León Herido
Gruta de la Virgen de Lourdes
Inmaculada Concepción
Inmaculada Concepción
María Auxiliadora
María Auxiliadora
María Auxiliadora
María Auxiliadora
Matrona Antioqueña y Pedro Justo Berrío
Miguel Ángel Builes
Molino de Veta Vieja
Monseñor Aníbal Muñoz Duque
Monumento a Simón Bolívar
Monumento al Bicentenario
Niña María
Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Pórtico La Teresita
Presbítero Andrés Elías Mejía
Raudal Chispero de Cucurucho
Rostro de Porfirio Barba Jacob
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
San Antonio de Padua
San Juan Eudes
Templete de la Virgen del Carmen
Viren de Las Misericordias de La Cabaña
Virgen de Fátima
Virgen de las Misericordias
Virgen de las Misericordias de Banqueos
Virgen de las Misericordias del Portal
Virgen de los Estudiantes
Virgen de Lourdes
Virgen del Carmen
Virgen del Carmen
Virgen del Carmen
Virgen Milagrosa
Virgen Milagrosa
Virgen Milagrosa

Dentists in Santa Rosa de Osos

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CES
CO #6152865553
CO #6152865554

Veterinaries in Santa Rosa de Osos

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #4785320188
CO #4785320189
CO #6152865551

Bus Stations in Santa Rosa de Osos

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #5121168529

Gas Stations in Santa Rosa de Osos

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1146130301
CO #4402945737
CO #4706088212
CO #525259104
CO #525714860
CO #525978542

Banks in Santa Rosa de Osos

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Bancolombia
Bank of Bogotá
CFA
Coopacrédito
Cootrafa

Shopping Malls in Santa Rosa de Osos

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Omnicentro
Santa Apolonia

Airports Near Santa Rosa de Osos

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
Chapinero Airport-Small Airport
Guillermo Gaviria Correa Airport-Small Airport
La Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Otu AirportOTUSmall Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Remedios C Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rita, Ituango Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Rosa de Osos

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias
Capilla
Capilla Carmelitas
Capilla de la Normal
Capilla de la Sagrada Familia
Capilla de Las Clarisas
Capilla del Cementerio
Capilla del Señor de la Humildad
Capilla María Auxiliadora de La Cabaña
Capilla San Antonio de la Trinidad
Capilla San Francisco
Capilla San Vicente de Paul
Capilla Santa Ana
Capilla Teresitas
Catedral Nuestra Sra. del Rosario de Chiquinquirá de Santa Rosa de Osos
Iglesia La Santísima Trinidad
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario de San Nicolás
Seminario

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,587 m (8,488 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 Rosa de Osos

What is the population of Santa Rosa de Osos?

Santa Rosa de Osos has a population of 37,864 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 12,059 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa de Osos?

Santa Rosa de Osos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.5 inches.

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