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Bucaramanga
City in Santander, Colombia
Overview
Bucaramanga, known as Colombia's 'City of Parks,' blends urban sophistication with lush greenery and a welcoming atmosphere. As the capital of Santander, its dynamic food scene, mild climate, and safe neighborhoods make it a top choice for both business and leisure travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Santander
Population
614,860
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
7.13°, -73.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$708
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$340
Cashless
65
English
25
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1246 mm
Internet Speed
224 Mbps
Upload
143 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
132
Coworking
0
Cafes
31
Nightlife
17
Parks
84
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BGA
Distance
7 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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 419 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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