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Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia
Bolívar · Colombia
Santa Rosa del Sur is a small city in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 8,904. Elevation: 2,060 ft (628 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Rosa del Sur
San Rosa del Sur is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia, around 720 km away from the department's capital, Cartagena.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,904 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.9644°, -74.0544° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Bolívar |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.3 inches (2,750 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Rosa del Sur
Santa Rosa del Sur is a small city in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 8,904. The city sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet (628 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9644°N, 74.0544°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 15.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in |
Santa Rosa del Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in October to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Santa Rosa del Sur
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTRA-SIGLA EL DIAMANTE | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbano Mix 2 Santa Rosa de Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tec María Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA DIVINO NIÑO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 3 La Floresta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Union | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix El Vaiven | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Barrejobo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Sn Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Playa Rica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Santa Helena | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo El Paraiso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Helena | - | - | - | - |
| OTRA-SIGLA MINA TIGÜI | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 4 María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Piolin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fundetec | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Diocesano de Santa Rosa del Sur | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mix Bachillerato Alfredo Nobe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Agropecuaria Alfredo Nobel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Pablo Ii | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Por Fuera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Esmeralda | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santa Rosa del Sur
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| colvalencia radio 97.7 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| buenísima radio tv | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Fiesta 106.2 FM | latino, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Fiesta 89.1 FM (VE) | latino, salsa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fiesta 102.7 FM | crossover, grupera | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Hotels in Santa Rosa del Sur
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Rosa del Sur
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Rosa del Sur
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aguas Claras Airport | OCV | Medium Airport |
| Ayacucho Airport | AYC | Small Airport |
| Base Principal Celta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Bosque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tornillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fabal-Coal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamarra Airport | GRA | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacaritama Airport | HAY | Small Airport |
| Hipilandia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Irho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cacica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Nena Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | SNT | Small Airport |
| Las Tapias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gemelos Dorados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Monjes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mata De Plátano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Wlches Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabaneta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Oliva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of Santa Rosa del Sur?
Santa Rosa del Sur has a population of 8,904 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 315.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Rosa del Sur?
Santa Rosa del Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.3 inches.