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Santuario, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Santuario is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 17,722. Elevation: 6,952 ft (2,119 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,722 Population 423/sq mi density
6,952 ft Elevation 2,119 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
103.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santuario

Santuario

Santuario är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Antioquía, i den centrala delen av landet, 210 km nordväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Santuario ligger 2 119 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 17 722.

People

Population17,722
Density423/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain103.5 in/yr
Sunny Days148/yr
Elevation6,952 ft (2,119 m)
Population17,722
Population Density423 / sq mi
Elevation6,952 ft (2,119 m)
Coordinates6.1383°, -75.2642°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation103.5 inches (2,629 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santuario

Santuario is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 17,722. The city sits at an elevation of 6,952 feet (2,119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Santuario

Santuario has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (17.4°C), the coldest is Nov (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2045 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.8° 66.7
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 13.6° / 20.1° 92.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 13.8° / 20.3° 147.3
Apr 17°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20° 215.7
May 17.4°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.4° 259.5
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 20° 177.8
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.3° 164.7
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 13.9° / 20.8° 174.5
Sep 17°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.2° 201.0
Oct 16.8°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.9° 228.8
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.6° 197.3
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 13.6° / 19.7° 119.0
Santuario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,952 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Colombia avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days148 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,952 ft (2,119 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.5 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates6.1383°N, 75.2642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 116 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 120 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 110 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 110 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 146 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 79 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 106 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 139 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 140 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 139 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 142 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 128 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 141 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 109 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 96 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 97 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 139 km
May 12, 2023 16 km W of Peque, Colombia M4.7 133 km
Jul 6, 2011 15 km SW of Betania, Colombia M4.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 117 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 139 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 147 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 6.0 in
February 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 7.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 9.7 in Warmest
May 63°F (17°C) 11.7 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 9.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 11.5 in
November 62°F (16°C) 9.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in Coldest

Santuario has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in December to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (5.8").

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Schools in Santuario

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur El Carmelo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Marco Antonio Alzate - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Salto - - - -
Colegio Pbro Jesus Antonio Gomez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Vargas - - - -
Escuela Rur Potrerito - - - -
Escuela Rur Aldana - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Teneria - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Presbítero José María Gómez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Gabriel Duque Gómez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Presbítero Marcos Duque Salazar - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Yarumos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Helida - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Concordia - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Cruces - - - -
Escuela Urb Mercedes Sanin Cano - - - -
Liceo Pbro Luis Rodolfo Gomez - - - -
Institución José María córdova - - - -
Centro de Educación Especial - - - -
Institución Educativa - - - -
Escuela Eusebio María Gómez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Aurora - - - -
CER-monseñor francisco- luiz gomez - - - -
insttución educativa presbitero luiz.. - - - -
Centro Educativo Esc Activa Aire Libre - - - -
Centro Educativo Y Gimnasio Infantil Sueños De Colores - - - -
Centro Educativo Villa Maria - - - -
Colegio Maria Auxiliadora - - - -
Escuela Rur El Morro - - - -
Escuela Rur Unit Bodeguitas - - - -
Escuela Rur Las Lajas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Alto Del Palmar - - - -
I. E. Pbro. Luis Rodolfo Gómez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Valle De Maria - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Las Palmas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Morritos - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur De Pavas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Portachuelo - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Palmarcito - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Bodegas - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural María del Rosario Ossa - - - -
Centro Educativo Rural Santa Cruz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Santuario

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia - AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
WRadio Colombia baladas, clasicos AAC+ 32 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
123vallenato - AAC+ 28 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Telemedellín Radio - MP3 320 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital - MP3 128 kbps
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santuario

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla Museo Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá
Casa de la Cultura y Museo de la Cerámica Sixto Arango Gallo
Museo Arte Religioso
Museo de Artes de Rionegro
Museo de Crucifijos
Museo de Ramón Hoyos Vallejo
Museo Histórico
Museo Histórico Casa de la Convención
Old House-Museum Peñol
Secretaría de Educación y Cultura
Secretaría de Educación y Cultura

Libraries in Santuario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Berenice Gómez Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Centro de Bienestar Comfama0.0
Biblioteca El Paraíso0.0
Biblioteca Laboratorio del espíritu0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gregorio Gutiérrez González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Jesus Antonio Arango Gallo0.0
Biblioteca pública Santa elena0.0
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0
Bloque EDC0.0

Farmers Markets in Santuario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D1
D1
El Tambo
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado José María Córdova

Hotels in Santuario

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cannua - Parking area
Cannua - Storage area
Cannua Cabaña 1
Cannua Cabaña 2
Cannua Cabaña 3
Cannua Cabaña 4
Cannua Cabaña 5
Cannua Cabaña 6
Cannua Cabaña 7
Cannua Cabaña 8
Cannua Lodge
hotel -60
Hotel Dumar
Hotel Lindo
hotel-ruta 60

Restaurants in Santuario

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frijoles Asados
La Mayoria
Las Peñas
Restaurante El Pasajero
Restaurante Fruto del Paraiso
Salon del Gordo Frijoles asados

Cafes in Santuario

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dakaffe
Las Palmeras

Theatres in Santuario

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro

Gas Stations in Santuario

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1094631153
CO #13458590859
CO #13458590860
CO #13458590861
CO #6751819248
Gasolinera Terpel

Banks in Santuario

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank
Banco Agrario

Breweries in Santuario

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería 9 Tierras

Stadiums & Teams in Santuario

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santuario

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Ae Airport-Small Airport
Sopetran Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santuario

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Antonio
Iglesia
iglesia
Iglesia de El Peñol
Iglesia San Judas.

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,169 m (7,116 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 Santuario

What is the population of Santuario?

Santuario has a population of 17,722 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santuario?

Santuario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.5 inches.

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