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Santiago Pérez, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Santiago Pérez is a small town in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 3,115. Elevation: 2,264 ft (690 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,115 Population 3/sq mi density
2,264 ft Elevation 690 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
76.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santiago Pérez

Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport is an airport serving Arauca, the capital of the Arauca Department in Colombia. The runway is southeast of the city, and 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Colombia's border with Venezuela.

People

Population3,115
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain76.1 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Population3,115
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Coordinates3.3981°, -75.6050°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation76.1 inches (1,933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Pérez

Santiago Pérez is a small town in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 3,115. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet (690 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Santiago Pérez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Colombia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Area957.4 sq mi (2,479.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates3.3981°N, 75.6050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 53 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 73 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 138 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 62 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 146 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 119 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 146 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 66 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 43 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 108 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 35 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 104 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 124 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 144 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 38 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 71 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 80 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 89 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 143 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 149 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 160 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 169 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
February 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
March 74°F (24°C) 7.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in Coldest
December 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in

Santiago Pérez has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in November to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Santiago Pérez

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Primaria La Cristalina - - - -
Escuela de Primaria de Casa verde - - - -
Escuela de primaria de Campo Hermoso - - - -
Escuela de Primaria - - - -
Escuela de Primaria de la Laguna - - - -
SEDE EDU. CASCARILLO CENTRO - SANTIAGO PEREZ - - - -
Colegio de Campo Hermoso - - - -
INST. EDU. TEC. SANTIAGO PEREZ - ATACO - - - -
SEDE EDU. SANTIAGO PEREZ - ATACO - - - -
SEDE EDU. MESA DE PELE - ATACO - - - -
Escuela La Miranda - - - -
Escuela La Jazminia - - - -
Escuela de Primaria Versalles - - - -
Escuela Aceituno - - - -
Escuela La Union - - - -
Escuela Los Mangos - - - -
Escuela El Pescado - - - -
Escuela El Brillante - - - -
Escuela Betania - - - -
Escuela Monteloro - - - -
Escuela El Jazmin - - - -
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Radio Stations near Santiago Pérez

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HJ Doble K Neiva 840AM - MP3 192 kbps
Conectando Estéreo 91.5 FM crossover MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Santiago Pérez

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Heriberto Gíl Martínez AirportULQMedium Airport
Aniversario Estra Airport-Small Airport
Ataco Airport-Small Airport
Berlín Airport-Small Airport
Campo Alegre Airport-Small Airport
Castilla Central Airport-Small Airport
Chambimbal Airport-Small Airport
El Juncal Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro Airport-Small Airport
El Viso Airport-Small Airport
Facón Saldaña Airport-Small Airport
General Navas Pardo AirportCPLSmall Airport
Guamito Airport-Small Airport
Guamo - Asta Airport-Small Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall Airport
Ingenio Incauca Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Manuelita Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Mayaguez Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Jabalcón Airport-Small Airport
La .Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Base-Fumivalle Airport-Small Airport
La Bastilla Airport-Small Airport
La Macarena Airport-Small Airport
La Manga Airport-Small Airport
La María Airport-Small Airport
Las Cañas Airport-Small Airport
Las Garzas Airport-Small Airport
Los Mangos Airport-Small Airport
Nueva York Airport-Small Airport
Planadas AirportPLASmall Airport
Polonia Airport-Small Airport
San Agustín Airport-Small Airport
San Diego Airport-Small Airport
San Gerardo Airport-Small Airport
San Germán Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Sinai Airport-Small Airport
Tamarindo Airport-Small Airport
Varsovia Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 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 Pérez

What is the population of Santiago Pérez?

Santiago Pérez has a population of 3,115 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 957.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Pérez?

Santiago Pérez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.1 inches.

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