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Santuario, Colombia
Risaralda Department · Colombia
Santuario is a small city in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 11,787. Elevation: 5,312 ft (1,619 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santuario
Santuario is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. About 64 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 12,826.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,787 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,312 ft (1,619 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.0742°, -75.9642° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Risaralda Department |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.6 inches (2,224 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santuario
Santuario is a small city in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 11,787. The city sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet (1,619 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Santuario
Santuario has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is May (22.3°C), the coldest is Nov (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2922 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,312 ft (1,619 m) |
| Area | 147.0 sq mi (380.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0742°N, 75.9642°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 72 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 74 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in |
Santuario has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in October to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (4.8").
Schools in Santuario
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE María Auxiliadora Sede La Cristalina | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santuario
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Salsa Dura | bomba, fania | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Lounge | chill, chillout | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Urbana | hip hop, metadata | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte | classic, musica tradicional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 | cultural, hip-hop | AAC | |
| Celestial stereo pereira | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo link alterno | cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Santuario
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| house the culture |
Libraries in Santuario
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santuario
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeria Municipal | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Restaurants in Santuario
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santuario
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santuario
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santuario
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santuario
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santuario
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Caraño Airport | UIB | Medium Airport |
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | COG | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santuario
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 Santuario |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santuario
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santuario?
Santuario has a population of 11,787 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 147.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santuario?
Santuario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.