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Providencia

City in San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, Colombia

Overview

Providencia is a serene Caribbean island belonging to Colombia, treasured for its stunning beaches, lush hillsides, and relaxed Creole culture. With just under 12,000 residents, it offers an authentic and tranquil escape far from mass tourism. The island's unique blend of English Creole heritage and natural beauty make it a laid-back paradise for divers and nature lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
Population
11,699
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
12.58°, -81.69°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,102
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
24.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1535 mm
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
7
Parks
7
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
ADZ
Distance
2 km

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NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 105 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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