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Matanza

City in Santander, Colombia

Overview

Matanza is a charming, small town set in the mountains of Santander, Colombia, offering authentic rural Colombian life. Surrounded by lush nature and known for its river and warm local community, it's ideal for travelers seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Santander
Population
5,840
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
7.36°, -73.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$476
Local Cost
$283
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1119 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BGA
Distance
29 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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