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Sasaima, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Sasaima is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 9,807. Elevation: 3,743 ft (1,141 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,807 Population 176/sq mi density
3,743 ft Elevation 1,141 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
72.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Sasaima

Sasaima

Sasaima is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca. The municipality was established in 1605 by Alonso Vasquez de Cisneros. The mayor is Gonzalo Parra Bohorquez.

People

Population9,807
Density176/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain72.0 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Population9,807
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Coordinates4.9671°, -74.4351°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation72.0 inches (1,829 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sasaima

Sasaima is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 9,807. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet (1,141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Sasaima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Area55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates4.9671°N, 74.4351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.0"
90% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 128 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 130 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 114 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 131 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 103 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 100 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 128 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 97 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 125 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 132 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 143 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 125 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 149 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 148 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 136 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 117 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 117 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 9 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 140 km
May 14, 2023 Colombia M4.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 96 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 99 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 104 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
February 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
March 65°F (19°C) 6.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 8.5 in Warmest
May 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in Coldest
December 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in

Sasaima has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in November to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Sasaima

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Guayacundo Bajo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sasaima

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caracol Radio Colombia (HJGL 100.9 / HJCY 810 AM, Bogotá) [AAC] news, talk radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Caracol Radio (Bogotá) - 100.9 FM / 810 AM - HJGL / HJCY - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 100.9 fm, 810 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W Radio Colombia, Bogotá (HJCZ 690 AM; HJLN 99.9 MHz FM) Caracol Estéreo / Caracol Radio news, news and talk MP3 64 kbps
Radiónica (HJYM 99.1 Bogotá) RTVC electronic, metal AAC+ 48 kbps
Blu Radio Bogotá 89.9 deportes, entretenimiento MP3 256 kbps
Candela Estéreo Bogotá (HJPU 101.9) bogota, latin MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Colombia bogotá, colombia AAC+ 64 kbps
Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español 2000s, 80s AAC
Javeriana Etéreo classical, eclectic programming MP3 96 kbps
Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 97.9 fm, bogotá AAC+ 64 kbps
Mix Bogota bachata, champeta AAC+ 64 kbps
Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio salsa, tropical MP3 128 kbps
Radio María Colombia aguachica, barranquilla AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM colombian music, latin music AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Universidad Nacional music, news MP3 128 kbps
Balada FM Bogotá amor, baladas MP3
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 48 kbps
Radioacktiva 97.9 FM alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Fusaonline - MP3
Champeta online latina MP3
El Café del Mundo bossa nova, cuban music MP3 128 kbps
Azul Tricolrock alternative, alternative rock AAC 52 kbps
Radio Rock Colombia - AAC
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
Eco Stereo latina, popular MP3 128 kbps
Majuy Stereo - MP3 128 kbps
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá classic hits, hits AAC 128 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
Su Presencia radio - OGG
La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) local music, news AAC+ 56 kbps
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm - AAC+ 96 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro AAC
La Radio Estación ZaS Radio 2000s, 60s MP3
La x Bogota - MP3
UN Radio Bogotá university radio MP3 128 kbps
Radiónica Bogotá alternative AAC 48 kbps
CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) classical, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Uniminuto radio 1430 AM Bogotá - AAC 32 kbps
Radio Laodicea bible, biblia MP3
mas radio pb cristiana MP3 192 kbps
Ctb stereo - MP3
La Kalle FM classical, hits MP3 96 kbps
Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes UNKNOWN 133 kbps
Super Clásica 60s, 70s MP3 56 kbps
Su Presencia - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM biblia, cristiana MP3 64 kbps
Aviva2 - MP3 128 kbps
Fuego AM - MP3 128 kbps
Guarida Hip Hop hip hop, latinoamérica MP3
Radio Voltio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sasaima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Policarpa Salavarrieta
Casa de Policarpa Salavarrieta
La Torre del Vigia- Betel
Monumento Nacional: Estación Férrea de Facatativá
Museo de la llanta y chatarra

Libraries in Sasaima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Arcadio Plazas0.0
Biblioteca de Madrid0.0
Biblioteca Marqués de San Jorge0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alberto Hincapié Espinosa0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Sasaima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Sasaima

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Vacacional La Maria
Finca el paraíso
Finca el paraíso sasaima

Restaurants in Sasaima

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Puerto Rico

Gas Stations in Sasaima

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #706437650

Stadiums & Teams in Sasaima

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Airports Near Sasaima

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Verde Airport-Small Airport
El Aceituno Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Escobal Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
El Recuerdo Airport-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Guadalaja Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
Hato De Opia Airport-Small Airport
La Carmelita Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
La Opia Airport-Small Airport
Leticia Airport-Small Airport
Los Feria Girón Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Pajonales Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Potrerito Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande Airport-Small Airport
San Javier Airport-Small Airport
San Jerónimo Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Teucali Airport-Small Airport
Tolemaida Air Base-Small Airport
Ventaquemada Airport-Small Airport
Waterloo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,688 m (5,538 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 Sasaima

What is the population of Sasaima?

Sasaima has a population of 9,807 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 55.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sasaima?

Sasaima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.0 inches.

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