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Zapatoca, Colombia
Santander Department · Colombia
Zapatoca is a small city in Santander Department, Colombia with a population of 6,052. Elevation: 5,564 ft (1,696 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zapatoca
Zapatoca is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It is at a high altitude and is a common stop between Bucaramanga and San Gil. It was built in the early 17th century by the Spanish conquistadores.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,052 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,564 ft (1,696 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.8153°, -73.2677° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Santander Department |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.2 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zapatoca
Zapatoca is a small city in Colombia (Santander Department) with a population of 6,052. The city sits at an elevation of 5,564 feet (1,696 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.
Climate in Zapatoca
Zapatoca has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.2°C), the coldest is Nov (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1189 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,564 ft (1,696 m) |
| Area | 270.8 sq mi (701.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8153°N, 73.2677°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
Zapatoca 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").
Schools in Zapatoca
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural El Carrizal | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL LA GUAYANA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL LA CACICA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL EL COSCAL | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA RURAL EL HATO | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Los Puentes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Cuchilla de San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Antonio Vicente Arenas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto tecnico santo tomas sede juan 23 | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Técnico Santo Tomás sede Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Tec Santo Tomás | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Guayana | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Las Puentes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Javier Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Cacica | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santo Tomás | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Coscal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Hato | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Javier Antiguo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Cuchilla San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Fical | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Villa Nueva Sede E | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Departamental Sto Tomás | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazon D Ejesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Tec Para El Desarrollo Rural Idear | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Casica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Antonio Vicente Arenas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Paloblanco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Javier Antiguo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Cacica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Carrizal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zapatoca
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 Zapatoca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cementerio indígena salto blanco | ||||
| La Casa del Quijote | ||||
| Museo de la Cerámica | ||||
| Museo de la Coca-Cola | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico y Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo Precolombino |
Libraries in Zapatoca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Galvis Galvis | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioparque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zapatoca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Mercado | |||||
| Compraventa de Cacao y Cafe | |||||
| Corabastos | |||||
| Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado de Curití |
Hotels in Zapatoca
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zapatoca
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zapatoca
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Zapatoca
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zapatoca
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zapatoca
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zapatoca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zapatoca
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport | BGA | Medium Airport |
| Yariguíes Airport | EJA | Medium Airport |
| Campo Capote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Marne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascajera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | SNT | Small Airport |
| Los Gemelos Dorados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Málaga Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mata De Plátano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Wlches Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapatoca Airport | AZT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zapatoca
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega Efecty |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zapatoca
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Bárbara | |
| El Mirador | |
| Parroquia de San Joaquín |
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What is the population of Zapatoca?
Zapatoca has a population of 6,052 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 270.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zapatoca?
Zapatoca 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.