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Santiago, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Santiago is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 1,427 ft (435 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,032 Population 4/sq mi density
1,427 ft Elevation 435 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
63.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santiago

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

Population1,032
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain63.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Population1,032
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Coordinates7.8643°, -72.7162°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation63.5 inches (1,614 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago

Santiago is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet (435 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Santiago

Santiago has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 937 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.1° 62.3
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.4° 47.8
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.1° 62.6
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.6° 96.3
May 28.1°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.6° 97.0
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.3° 48.6
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.8° 36.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32.4° 45.8
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.2° 71.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.4° 126.3
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.7° 156.0
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 23.1° / 29.1° 86.7
Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area275.8 sq mi (714.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates7.8643°N, 72.7162°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 125 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 90 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 146 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 127 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 99 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 131 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 131 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 125 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 100 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 125 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 76 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 138 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Santiago

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Agrop La Laguna
Centro Educativo La Laguna
Centro Educativo San Luis de Carrizal
Escuela Rural La Amarilla
Escuela Rural Cornejito
Escuela Rural El Pijon
Escuela Rural Quebrada Seca
Centro Educativo La Ensillada
Escuela Rural Cuperena
Escuela Rural La Cacahuala
Centro Educativo Agua Dulce
Escuela Urb Gonzalo Rivera Laguado
Institución Educ Santiago Apostol
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Radio Stations near Santiago

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM (VE) latino, merengue AAC
Radio Mix Retro (VE) 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Andes 89.3 FM (VE) entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 64 kbps
La Salsera FM (VE) latino, salsa MP3
Tama Stereo (VE) AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Radio 96.9 MP3 64 kbps
W Radio 99.7 FM (VE) folclor, information AAC
Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM cristiana, family MP3

Museums in Santiago

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Norte de Santander y ciudad de Cúcuta
Museo Norte de Santander y ciudad de Cúcuta

Libraries in Santiago

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Eduardo Cote Lamus0.0
Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero0.0
Biblioteca Publica Julio Pérez Ferrero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Julio Pérez Ferrero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de los Patios0.0
Biblioteca Simón Bolívar0.0
La Casona0.0
La Casona0.0
Publicidad Rincon0.0
Publicidad Rincon0.0
Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego0.0
Sala de Lectura Mercedes Abrego0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Al Maximo
Al Maximo
Central de Abastos
charcuteria JN
charcuteria JN
Comercial Pacheco
d1
DOÑA CECI
EL NOVILLITO
MERCA FAMI
Mercado Guaimaral
Mini Merka.tino
Plaza de Mercado
Tienda Divino Niño

Breweries in Santiago

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cancha de minitejo panchito
Estanco y Pool
Fabrica Mpa
Fabrica Mpa
La Octava
La Octava
Pooles el Mango
Pooles el Mango
Punto Fijo
Punto Fijo

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago

TeamLeagueDivision
Coliseo Toto Hernandez
Estadio General Santander

Airports Near Santiago

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Cinera AirportSmall Airport
El Bosque AirportSmall Airport
El Marne AirportSmall Airport
Hipilandia AirportSmall Airport
Irho AirportSmall Airport
Los Malabares AirportSmall Airport
Petrolea AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira AirportSmall Airport
Santa Lucía AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santiago

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BIENESTAR-ESTETICA
CEDI
CEDMI- DIAGNOSTICO MATERNO
CIMA Medicina saludable
clinica PONAL
Clinica Santa Ana
ConfaOriente I.P.S.
Consultorio Clinico Suaram
Doctor Lobo Cirujia Plastica
EPSIFARMA
Eureka
HEMOTERAPIA
I.P.S. Figuras S.P.A. Barrio Blanco.
Infectoped
Infraneuro
LABORATORIO
Laboratorio clinico
Lavoratorio Clinico
NATURIZZA
Ninos de Papel
NordVital
Nueva Eps
P,S los olivos
Red Salud Integral IPS
Red Salud Integral IPS
Saludvida
SSOAR
Unidad Pediatrica
Unidad Renal
Urgencias Cafesalud
URONORTE
Vacunorte
Vihonco

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
435 m (1,427 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

What is the population of Santiago?

Santiago has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 275.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago?

Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.5 inches.

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