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Valle de San José, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Valle de San José is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 2,522. Elevation: 4,078 ft (1,243 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,522 Population 26/sq mi density
4,078 ft Elevation 1,243 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Valle de San José

Valle de San José

Valle San José is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It is located in the Guanentá Province. It has a population of 4670 by 2015.

People

Population2,522
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Population2,522
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Coordinates6.4475°, -73.1436°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,827 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valle de San José

Valle de San José is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 2,522. The city sits at an elevation of 4,078 feet (1,243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Valle de San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,078 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Colombia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Area96.3 sq mi (249.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates6.4475°N, 73.1436°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,393 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 40 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 118 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 135 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 44 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 34 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 36 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 40 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 49 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 35 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 122 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 43 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 46 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 40 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 26 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 38 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 56 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 30 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 34 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 38 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 9.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 8.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 7.8 in Coldest
October 65°F (19°C) 10.1 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in

Valle de San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in September to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Valle de San José

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCUELA RURAL LA CAÑADA - - - -
Escuela Rural Cerro de Monas - - - -
Escuela Rural La Laguna - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Teresa - - - -
Colegio El Morro - - - -
Escuela Rural Llano Hondo - - - -
Escuela Rural El Guacal - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Medios - - - -
Colgio San José del Valle - - - -
Escuela CDR Sede Primaria - - - -
Colegio CDR - - - -
Concentración de Desarrollo Rural - - - -
Escuela Rural Monchia - - - -
Escuela CDR Sede Primaria - - - -
Escuela Rural El Moral - - - -
Escuela Rural El Bosque - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Teresa La Esmeralda - - - -
Escuela Rural El Cerro - - - -
Escuela Rural El Molino - - - -
Escuela Rural El Morro - - - -
Escuela Rural Cerro de Monas - - - -
Escuela Rural San Antonio - - - -
Colegio Inf Los Principitos - - - -
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Ruralidear - - - -
Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valle de San José

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
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 Valle de San José

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 Valle de San José

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 Valle de San José

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 Campesina
Plaza de mercado de Curití
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza de Mercado Municipio de Coromoro

Hotels in Valle de San José

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eco Hotel El Ocaso
Hotel Florida
Hotel Mi Provincia
Hotel Villa Sandra
Mi Provincia

Restaurants in Valle de San José

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doña Eustaquia Dos
JM Restaurante
Pesque Coma
Restaurante Doña Eustaquia
Restaurante Doña Eustaquia
Restaurante Doña Eustaquia 2
Restaurante La Florida

Monuments in Valle de San José

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cantón Huancoyanka

Gas Stations in Valle de San José

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terpel
Terpel

Banks in Valle de San José

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Cooperativa Coopvalle

Breweries in Valle de San José

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG

Stadiums & Teams in Valle de San José

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valle de San José

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Cascajera Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in Valle de San José

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Interrapidísimo
Interrapidísimo
Servientrega y Efecty

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valle de San José

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Roque
Capilla San Roque
Cruz Conmemorativa de la Misión Catolica 2018
iglesia catolica nuestra señora de la purificcion
Santuario: La Fuerza de la Cruz, Cantón Huancoyanka

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,243 m (4,078 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 Valle de San José

What is the population of Valle de San José?

Valle de San José has a population of 2,522 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 96.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valle de San José?

Valle de San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

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