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Santiago de Tolú, Colombia

Sucre Department · Colombia

Santiago de Tolú is a small city in Sucre Department, Colombia with a population of 27,390. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,390 Population 186/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
57.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santiago de Tolú

Santiago de Tolú

Tolú är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Sucre, i den norra delen av landet, 600 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Tolú ligger 10 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 27 390.

People

Population27,390
Density186/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population27,390
Population Density186 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates9.5239°, -75.5814°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSucre Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation57.1 inches (1,451 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago de Tolú

Santiago de Tolú is a small city in Colombia (Sucre Department) with a population of 27,390. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Santiago de Tolú

Santiago de Tolú has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.5°C), the coldest is Nov (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1044 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 84°F 23° / 37.3° 13.9
Feb 29.3°C / 85°F 23.4° / 38.2° 11.6
Mar 29.5°C / 85°F 24° / 38.8° 21.3
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 24.7° / 38.7° 110.2
May 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 38° 107.0
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.8° / 36.5° 98.4
Jul 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 37.1° 133.0
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 24.6° / 36.4° 128.1
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 24.6° / 35.6° 117.8
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 34.7° 167.8
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 35.1° 111.4
Dec 28.3°C / 83°F 23.9° / 35.5° 23.6
Santiago de Tolú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area147.3 sq mi (381.5 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates9.5239°N, 75.5814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 137 km
Jun 23, 1998 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M5.7 141 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 125 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 64 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 104 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 138 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 133 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 40 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 100 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 146 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 147 km
Aug 14, 2017 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia M4.4 141 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 73 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 114 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 143 km
Feb 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.2 114 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia M4.2 148 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 150 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 136 km
Aug 24, 2004 13 km NNE of Ayapel, Colombia M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in

Santiago de Tolú has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Santiago de Tolú

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Coinst Puerto Viejo - - - -
Escuela Urb Guani - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato Luis Patron Rosano - - - -
Escuela Urb Manuel Gonzales Herazo - - - -
Colegio Basico José Yemail Tous - - - -
ESCUELA URB 1 DE NIÑAS - - - -
Escuela Urb Nuestra Señora de Fatima - - - -
Escuela Urb San Isidro - - - -
ESCUELA URB SEGUNDA DE NIÑAS STA TERESITA - - - -
PREESCOLAR EL PEQUEÑO MARINO - - - -
Escuela Municipal Luis Carlos Galán - - - -
Escuela Rural Puertas Negras - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva Era - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Lucia - - - -
Escuela Rural Cocosolo - - - -
Institución Educativa Para Jovenes y Adultos Paulo Freire - - - -
Escuela Rural Alegria - - - -
Escuela Coinst Palo Blanco - - - -
Sede El Palmar - - - -
Colegio Municipal Santa Teresita - - - -
Institución Freinet Pre Escolar y Primaria - - - -
Escuela Cristo Rey - - - -
Jardín Infantil Caritas Alegres - - - -
Liceo Pedag Los Angeles - - - -
Fundación Educ Jean Piaget - - - -
Institución San Fernando Ferrini Sede Tolu - - - -
INSTITUCION DIVINO NIÑO - - - -
INSTITUCION PEDAGÓGICO DEL GOLFO - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO INSTITUTO PEDAGÓGICO MARIA MONTESSORI - - - -
Institución Freinet - - - -
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Museums in Santiago de Tolú

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara
MuseoZenú Manuel Huertas Vergara

Libraries in Santiago de Tolú

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Banco de la República0.0
Biblioteca Pompeyo Molina0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0
Biblioteca Pública Departamental0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago de Tolú

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Publico de Sincelejo
Mercado Publico de Sincelejo
Mercado Público El Papayo

Hotels in Santiago de Tolú

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabaña Cacique Tolúa
El Valero
Hospedaje Gregory
Hospedaje Gregory
Hostel El turismo
Hotel Aquarium
Hotel Casa Ines
Hotel Darimar
Hotel La Estrella
Hotel Soleira
Hotel Villa Candy
Ibatama del Mar
Villa Kathy

Restaurants in Santiago de Tolú

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brazza
Comida Típica
La 15
La Red
Palmareto
Palmareto
Restaurante el Montañero
Waikiki

Bus Stations in Santiago de Tolú

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brasilia - RapidoOchoa

Gas Stations in Santiago de Tolú

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1091089918
Esso

Banks in Santiago de Tolú

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ATM Davivienda (CAJERO)
Bancolombia

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago de Tolú

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha de Fútbol de Mochila
Estadio de Futbol Arturo Cumplido Sierra

Airports Near Santiago de Tolú

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Coveñas AirportCVEMedium Airport
Las Brujas AirportCZUMedium Airport
Los Garzones AirportMTRMedium Airport
Berástegui Airport-Small Airport
Carmen De Bolivar Airport-Small Airport
El Rincón de Mucura Airport-Small Airport
Golfo de Morrosquillo AirportTLUSmall Airport
Honduras Br Airport-Small Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
Los Mochuelos Airport-Small Airport
Los Morros Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo - Incora Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Santiago de Tolú

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CERINPROS
Clínica
Clínica General de Sucre
Clínica Integral de Sincelejo
Clínica La Medalla Milagrosa
Clínica Oftalmológica de Sucre
Clínica Pediátrica Niño Jesús
CLÍNICA SANTA ISABEL
COOMEVA
IPS Salud Social

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago de Tolú

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santiago Apóstol

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
14 m (46 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 Santiago de Tolú

What is the population of Santiago de Tolú?

Santiago de Tolú has a population of 27,390 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 186 people per square mile, spread across 147.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago de Tolú?

Santiago de Tolú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches.

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