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Contratación
City in Santander, Colombia
Overview
Contratación is a small, peaceful town in Santander, Colombia, celebrated for its lush mountain surroundings and historic health spas. It offers a blend of traditional Colombian culture and serene rural landscapes, making it ideal for slow travel and nature enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Santander
Population
4,021
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
6.29°, -73.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$427
Local Cost
$255
Local Income
$190
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
15.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1606 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 6 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.
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 45/100.
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