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Villanueva, Colombia

Santander Department · Colombia

Villanueva is a small town in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 3,707. Elevation: 4,770 ft (1,454 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,707 Population 58/sq mi density
4,770 ft Elevation 1,454 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
70.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Villanueva

Villanueva

Villanueva är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Santander, i den centrala delen av landet, 250 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Villanueva ligger 1 454 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 707.

People

Population3,707
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain70.2 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation4,770 ft (1,454 m)
Population3,707
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation4,770 ft (1,454 m)
Coordinates6.6717°, -73.1742°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceSantander Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation70.2 inches (1,782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villanueva

Villanueva is a small town in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 3,707. The city sits at an elevation of 4,770 feet (1,454 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,770 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Colombia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,770 ft (1,454 m)
Area63.8 sq mi (165.2 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates6.6717°N, 73.1742°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,371 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 24 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 136 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 134 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 32 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 149 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 28 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 26 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 18 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 35 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 27 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 25 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 25 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 31 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 13 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 26 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 48 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 24 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 20 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 7.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 9.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Villanueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Villanueva

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural La Lajita
Escuela La Lajita
ESCUELA ALTO DEL TRIGO DE VILLANUEVA
Escuela Alto de Martha
ESCUELA PUEBLO NUEVO
Escuela Urb Pueblo Nuevo
Centro Educativo Guane
Escuela Rural Carare
Escuela Rural Butaregua
Escuela Rural Guanenta
Escuela Rural El Limoncito
Escuela El Caucho de Villanueva
Escuela Rural Macaregua Rincon
Escuela Rural El Choro
Escuela Rural Alto de Marta
Escuela Rural El Caucho
Colegio La Nueva Villa
INSTITUCION PEDAGÓGICO GEO VON LENGUERKE
Institución Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear
Escuela Alto del Trigo Villanueva
Escuela Limoncito de Villanueva
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Radio Stations near Villanueva

6 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
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3
RADIO POLICIA NACIONAL 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC
RADIO POLICÍA BUCARAMANGA 91.7 FM crossover, government AAC

Museums in Villanueva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Cementerio indígena salto blanco
La Casa del Quijote
Museo de la Cerámica
Museo de la Coca-Cola
Museo Guane
Museo Paleontológico y Arqueológico
Museo Precolombino

Libraries in Villanueva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejandro Galvis Galvis0.0
Biblioparque0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carlos Martinez Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco de Paula Santander0.0

Farmers Markets in Villanueva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aqua Plaza
Casa de Mercado
Compraventa de Cacao y Cafe
Corabastos
Mercado Campesino
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado de Curití
Plaza de Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Villanueva

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finca Villa Alicia
Hotel Campestre El Sanctuario
Hotel Central
Hotel Las Rocas
Hotel Villados
Las Rocas Resort
Posada Villa Chepy
San Miguel
San Miguel

Restaurants in Villanueva

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DANUBIO
Guanenta
Restaurante Las Rocas
Villa Chalá

Theatres in Villanueva

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TEATRO PARROQUIAL

Veterinaries in Villanueva

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #5840358136

Bus Stations in Villanueva

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Chevrolet B60 Induandes
Bus Yuejin NJG6600
Trolebús ZiU-9

Gas Stations in Villanueva

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #5840207220
Donde Mateo

Banks in Villanueva

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank

Breweries in Villanueva

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bodega JJG

Stadiums & Teams in Villanueva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villanueva

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Yariguíes AirportEJAMedium Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Campo Capote AirportSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
El Carmen AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
La Cascajera AirportSmall Airport
La Ponderosa AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirportSNTSmall Airport
Los Gemelos Dorados AirportSmall Airport
Málaga Regional AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Wlches AirportSmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,530 m (5,020 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 Villanueva

What is the population of Villanueva?

Villanueva has a population of 3,707 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 63.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villanueva?

Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.

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