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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$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
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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.
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 35/100.
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