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Silos, Colombia

Norte de Santander Department · Colombia

Silos is a small town in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,300. Elevation: 8,957 ft (2,730 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,300 Population 7/sq mi density
8,957 ft Elevation 2,730 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Silos

Silos

Silos är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Norte de Santander, i den norra delen av landet, 300 km nordost om huvudstaden Bogotá. Silos ligger 2 730 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 300.

People

Population1,300
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation8,957 ft (2,730 m)
Population1,300
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation8,957 ft (2,730 m)
Coordinates7.2052°, -72.7564°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,154 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Silos

Silos is a small town in Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) with a population of 1,300. The city sits at an elevation of 8,957 feet (2,730 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Silos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,957 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Colombia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,957 ft (2,730 m)
Area180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates7.2052°N, 72.7564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,376 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 54 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 83 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 99 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 138 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 55 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 59 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 85 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 61 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 53 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 95 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 46 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 134 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 54 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 68 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 54 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 49 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 60 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 64 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 58 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in Warmest
May 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in

Silos has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 49°F in January to 50°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Silos

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nueva Salado Chiquito - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA SILOS - - - -
Institución Educativa Col Luis Ernesto Puyana - - - -
Colegio Gral Luis Ernesto Puyana - - - -
Centro Educativo Babega - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva Belen - - - -
Escuela Nueva Rural Caraba - - - -
Escuela Nueva Palomar - - - -
Centro Educativo La Laguna - - - -
Escuela Nueva Bata - - - -
Escuela Rural Integd Pahacual - - - -
Escuela Rural Cuestaboba - - - -
Centro Educativo Integd Ranchadero - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Hatico - - - -
Escuela Nueva Enterradero - - - -
Escuela Nueva Los Rincon - - - -
ESCUELA NUEVA DOÑANGELA - - - -
Escuela Rural Entrada del Agua - - - -
Escuela Nueva El Diamante - - - -
Escuela Nueva La Copita - - - -
Escuela Nueva Villanueva - - - -
Escuela Rural Pueblo Viejo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Silos

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in Silos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casa de Toto
Museo Casa Anzoátegui
Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona
Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar

Libraries in Silos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Humberto Ortíz Valdéz0.0
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová0.0

Restaurants in Silos

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Donde Jimmy

Gas Stations in Silos

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1045124792

Stadiums & Teams in Silos

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Airports Near Silos

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
El Bosque Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
Hipilandia Airport-Small Airport
Irho Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,018 m (9,902 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 Silos

What is the population of Silos?

Silos has a population of 1,300 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 180.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Silos?

Silos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.

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