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Santiago, Colombia
Putumayo Department · Colombia
Santiago is a small city in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 6,836. Elevation: 6,939 ft (2,115 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santiago
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. Located in the Chilean Central Valley within the Santiago Basin, between the Andes to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west, it anchors the Santiago Metropolitan Region and its conurbation of Greater Santiago, which comprises more than forty communes and concentrates over a third of the national population and around 45% of Chile's GDP. Most of the city lies between 500 and 650 meters above sea level, with recent urban growth extending into the Andean foothills.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,836 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,939 ft (2,115 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.1484°, -77.0045° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Putumayo Department |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.8 inches (2,052 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago
Santiago is a small city in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 6,836. The city sits at an elevation of 6,939 feet (2,115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,939 ft (2,115 m) |
| Area | 172.3 sq mi (446.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1484°N, 77.0045°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 41 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 99 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 110 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 147 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 161 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 164 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 166 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 178 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in |
Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (4.6").
Schools in Santiago
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Fuisanoy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cascajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carrizal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jose Del Chunga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Balsayaco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Fuisanoy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mix San José del Chunga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Vichoy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Isidro Balsayaco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Tec Ciudad Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Cascajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Muchivioy | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Madre Laura San Andrés | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mixta El Carrizal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santiago
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latina Stereo | salsa | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Santiago
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Mercado |
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santiago
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| Tres De Mayo Airport | PUU | Medium Airport |
| Orito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Garzón Airport | VGZ | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of Santiago?
Santiago has a population of 6,836 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 172.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago?
Santiago has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches.