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Socorro, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Socorro is a small city in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 29,997. Elevation: 4,049 ft (1,234 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,997 Population 575/sq mi density
4,049 ft Elevation 1,234 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
79.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Socorro

Socorro

Socorro är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Santander, i den centrala delen av landet, 230 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Socorro ligger 1 234 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 17 752.

People

Population29,997
Density575/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain79.1 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Population29,997
Population Density575 / sq mi
Elevation4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Coordinates6.4684°, -73.2602°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation79.1 inches (2,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Socorro

Socorro is a small city in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 29,997. The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet (1,234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Socorro

Socorro has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.3°C), the coldest is Nov (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1408 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 10.7° / 28.5° 59.5
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 12.2° / 28.9° 62.3
Mar 20.1°C / 68°F 13° / 28.4° 146.9
Apr 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 28.3° 150.0
May 20.3°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28.8° 155.2
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27.4° 137.1
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27.9° 105.7
Aug 20°C / 68°F 13.2° / 28.3° 120.4
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 13.5° / 28.9° 106.4
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 13.6° / 27.9° 148.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 13.5° / 27.2° 129.8
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.5° / 27.2° 86.9
Socorro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates6.4684°N, 73.2602°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.1"
108% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,378 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 46 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 112 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 147 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 51 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 47 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 44 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 39 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 50 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 46 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 117 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 50 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 31 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 43 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 56 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 42 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 45 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 42 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 10.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 10.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in

Socorro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Socorro

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Tec Industrial
Escuela Rural Alto de Chochos
Colegio Arbol Solo
Colegio Alberto Santos Buitrago
Centro Educativo Luchadero
ESCUELA RUR CAÑO SAN PEDRO
CONCENTRACION ESC NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL SOCORRO
Colegio Universitario
Colegio Avelina Moreno
Concentración El Convento
Escuela Rural Alto de Reinas
Concentración Comuneros
Concentración Escuela Kennedy
Concentración Escuela Central de Varones
Institución Coop Cacique Chanchon
Instituto Técnico Comunero
Colegio La Presentación
Colegio Avelina Moreno
Instituto Técnico Industrial Monseñor Carlos Ardila García
Colegio Universitario Socorro
Colegio La Buena Semilla
Colegio José Antonio Galán
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear
Centro Educativo Angelus
GIMNASIO PEDAGÓGICO MONTERREGIO
Institución Pedagogico de Colombia Inspedcol
Colegio Mil Gral Santander
Institución de Formación Tecnica Infortec
Jardín Infantil Comfenalco
Centro Educativo Cent de Estimulación y Preesc Piruetas
Alberto Santos
Colegio Siglo Xxi
Liceo Santa Teresita
Escuela Rural El Libano
Escuela Rural Baraya
Escuela Rural Buenavista
Escuela Rural Tamacara
Escuela Rural Alto de la Cruz
Escuela Rural La Honda
Escuela Rural Quebradas
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Radio Stations near Socorro

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Barrancabermeja Virtual crossover, latino MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Socorro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura José Acevedo y Gómez
Casa de la Cultura
Casa Galán
Casa Museo Jaime Guevara y Jose Blas Acevedo y Gómez
La Rancha
Museo de la Cerámica
Museo del Algodón y Lienzo de la Tierra
Museo Paleontológico y Arqueológico

Libraries in Socorro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejandro Galvis Galvis0.0
Antonia Santos0.0
Biblioparque0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander0.0
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la cultura Alcira Obregon0.0

Farmers Markets in Socorro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa de Mercado
Plaza de Feria de Ganado Coromoro
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesina
Plaza de mercado de Curití
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipio de Coromoro

Hotels in Socorro

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Avenida Plaza
Hotel Cacique
Hotel Castello Blanco
Hotel Colima
Hotel Colonial
Hotel Fominaya Real
Hotel Las Olas Los Comuneros
Hotel Plaza Real
Hotel Saravita
Nuevo Venecia
Tamacara
Victorino Cocina y Posada

Restaurants in Socorro

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asadero La Gran Avenue
Casona China
De Tin Marin
Doña Ofelia
El Recreo
El Refugio
La Barra 1539
Restaurante Buenos Aires
Restaurante El Motorista
Restaurante El Negrito Jaime
Restaurante El Rancho Comunero
Restaurante La Mona
Restaurante Las Delicias La 17
Restaurante Mamola
Restaurante Playa Azul
Restaurante Rinconcito de Piedra
Restaurante Viviana
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Cafes in Socorro

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Carajillo
Cafetería Barichara
Cafetería La Tropical
Juan Mecato

Monuments in Socorro

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Convento de los Capuchinos
José Antonio Galán
Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira

Clinics in Socorro

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clini Salud
Medical Armony IPS
Medical Armony IPS

Dentists in Socorro

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Odontológico
Clínica Odontológica Sonriete
Consultorio Odontológico Integral

Veterinaries in Socorro

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

My Love Pet Shop
Perro y Gato
Solo Mascotas
Veterinaria El Chaparral

Bus Stations in Socorro

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Transportes

Gas Stations in Socorro

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #1059681717
CO #12438916167
CO #1474865288
Estación de Servicio Cootrasaravita
Estación de Servicio Distracom
Estación de Servicio La Glorieta
Estacion de Servicio La Socorrana

Banks in Socorro

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular
BBVA
Coomuldesa

Shopping Malls in Socorro

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Felipe Plaza

Breweries in Socorro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG

Stadiums & Teams in Socorro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Socorro

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Campo Capote AirportSmall Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
El Carmen AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Cascajera AirportSmall Airport
Málaga Regional AirportSmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Socorro

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Interrapidisimo
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Socorro

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alianza Cristiana
Sacrosanta Basílica Nuestra Señora del Socorro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,234 m (4,049 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 Socorro

What is the population of Socorro?

Socorro has a population of 29,997 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 575 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Socorro?

Socorro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.

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