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Suratá, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Suratá is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 806. Elevation: 5,735 ft (1,748 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

806 Population 4/sq mi density
5,735 ft Elevation 1,748 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Suratá

Suratá

Suratá is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

People

Population806
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation5,735 ft (1,748 m)
Population806
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,735 ft (1,748 m)
Coordinates7.3663°, -72.9836°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suratá

Suratá is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 806. The city sits at an elevation of 5,735 feet (1,748 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Suratá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,735 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Colombia avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,735 ft (1,748 m)
Area190.8 sq mi (494.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates7.3663°N, 72.9836°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,373 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 66 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 105 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 129 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 148 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 69 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 70 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 71 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 74 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 109 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 117 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 60 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 66 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 62 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 70 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 134 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 78 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 74 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 69 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 61 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in

Suratá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Suratá

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COLEGIO INTEGRADO CAMACHO CARREÑO SEDE B - - - -
Escuela Rural El Silencio - - - -
Escuela Rural Marcela - - - -
Escuela Rural Capacho - - - -
Escuela Rural Sabaneta - - - -
ESCUELA URB INTEGD CAMACHO CARREÑO - - - -
Colegio Integd Camacho Carreno - - - -
Colegio Integrado Camacho Carreño - - - -
COLEGIO ITEGRADO CAMACHO CARREÑO - - - -
Instituto San Isidro de Cachirí - - - -
Escuela Rural La Violeta - - - -
Instituto ISIC Sede A - - - -
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Radio Stations near Suratá

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olimpica Stereo Bucaramanga 97.7 FM crossover, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
Barrancabermeja Virtual crossover, latino MP3 128 kbps
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in Suratá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
(UIS) Museo de Historia Natural
Casa Luis Perú de La Croix
Casa Museo Los Fundadores
Museo Casa de Simón Bolívar
Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga
Museo de la Batalla Palonegro
Museo del Banco de la República
Museo La Casa del Libro Total
Sala de Arte CASONA UNAB

Libraries in Suratá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(UIS 12) Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca gabriel Garcia Marquez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel Turbay0.0

Farmers Markets in Suratá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Edificio K27
Mercado la 10
Mercado la 10
Mercado la 10
Oxxo
Plaza de Mercado Central de Bucaramanga
Plaza de Mercado de San Francisco
Plaza de Mercado Guarin

Monuments in Suratá

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Obelisco

Banks in Suratá

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia
EFECTY
Punto de Recudo Efecty

Stadiums & Teams in Suratá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Suratá

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
El Bosque Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Marne Airport-Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport-Small Airport
El Tornillo Airport-Small Airport
Hipilandia Airport-Small Airport
Irho Airport-Small Airport
La Cacica Airport-Small Airport
La Cascajera Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Los Monjes Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
Mata De Plátano Airport-Small Airport
Sabaneta Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport
Villa Oliva Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Suratá

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Gestionarbienestar
Clínica Gestionarbienestar

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,600 m (5,250 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 Suratá

What is the population of Suratá?

Suratá has a population of 806 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 190.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suratá?

Suratá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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