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Vetas, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
Vetas is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 1,210. Elevation: 10,686 ft (3,257 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vetas
Vetas is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia, it is the only mainly Orthodox Christian town in Colombia. Vetas is also the highest municipality in Colombia measuring by altitude above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,210 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,686 ft (3,257 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.3091°, -72.8712° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vetas
Vetas is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 1,210. The city sits at an elevation of 10,686 feet (3,257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,686 ft (3,257 m) |
| Area | 180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3091°N, 72.8712°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Vetas has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 50°F in January to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Vetas
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundación Inst Cristiano de Prom Campesina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mongora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Borrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Volcán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Ortegon | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Alcadio Barrios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Juan Nepomuceno | - | - | - | - |
| Sede A Primaria Colegio San Juan Nepomuceno | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vetas
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 Vetas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Cultura GUA - La Piedra del Sol | ||||
| Casa Museo Los Fundadores | ||||
| La Casa de Toto | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Guane de Floridablanca, Casa Paragüitas | ||||
| Museo Casa Anzoátegui | ||||
| Museo Casa Colonial de Pamplona | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno Ramírez Villamizar | ||||
| Museo de los Guanes | ||||
| Sala de Arte CASONA UNAB |
Libraries in Vetas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (UIS 12) Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Gabriel Turbay | 0.0 | |||||
| Metrolibro | 0.0 | |||||
| Metrolibro | 0.0 | |||||
| Metrolibro | 0.0 | |||||
| Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vetas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edificio K27 | |||||
| Mercado - Villaluz | |||||
| Oxxo | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Guarin | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Colmena - Lagos II | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado La Concordia | |||||
| Plaza Satélite |
Banks in Vetas
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vetas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vetas
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Paramillo Airport | SCI | Medium Airport |
| El Bosque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hipilandia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Irho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cacica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascajera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | SNT | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mata De Plátano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabaneta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Oliva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Vetas
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de Estética Perfec Body | ||
| Clínica de Estética Perfec Body | ||
| Clínica Gestionarbienestar | ||
| Clínica Gestionarbienestar | ||
| EPS Sanitas Sede Administrativa | ||
| EPS Sanitas Sede Administrativa | ||
| Foscal Internacional | ||
| Foscal Internacional | ||
| Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander Clínica Foscal | ||
| Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander Clínica Foscal | ||
| Galileo | ||
| Galileo | ||
| GestionarBienestar Sede Nacional | ||
| GestionarBienestar Sede Nacional | ||
| Máster Cáncer | ||
| Máster Cáncer | ||
| Urgencias Foscal | ||
| Urgencias Foscal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vetas
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | |
| Mirador de la Virgen | |
| Parroquia San Juan Nepomuceno |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vetas
What is the population of Vetas?
Vetas has a population of 1,210 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 Vetas?
Vetas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches.