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Arcabuco, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Arcabuco is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,564. Elevation: 8,419 ft (2,566 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arcabuco
Arcabuco is a town and municipality in the Ricaurte Province, part of the Colombian Department of Boyacá. Arcabuco is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense with the urban centre at an altitude of 2,739 metres (8,986 ft). The municipality borders Moniquirá and Gámbita in the north, Villa de Leyva and Chíquiza in the south, Cómbita in the east and Gachantivá and Villa de Leyva in the west. The department capital Tunja is 34 kilometres (21 mi) to the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,564 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,419 ft (2,566 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7546°, -73.4367° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,073 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arcabuco
Arcabuco is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,564. The city sits at an elevation of 8,419 feet (2,566 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,419 ft (2,566 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7546°N, 73.4367°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in |
Arcabuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Arcabuco
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Guausa | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnico Alejandro De Humboldt - Sede Principal | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Colegio Técnico Alejandro de Humboltd | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnico Alejandro De Humboldt - Sede Principal | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnico Alejandro De Humboldt - Esc Peñas Blancas | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnico Alejandro De Humboldt - Esc Rupavita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quirvaquirá Sector Dos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sección Primaria IE Alejandro de Humboltd | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural de Quemados IET Alejandro de Humboltd | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Arcabuco
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM | 40s, 50s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Cerinza FM 100.6 | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Andina Stereo 95.1 FM | crossover, musica | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| La Jefa 1300 AM | entretenimiento, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Santa Barbara Stereo 106.6 FM | entretenimiento, local radio | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Arcabuco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla | ||||
| Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas | ||||
| Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón | ||||
| Casa museo Antonio Narino | ||||
| Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte | ||||
| Convento Santa Clara La Real | ||||
| Monasterio de San Agustín | ||||
| Museo del Carmen | ||||
| Museo El Fósil | ||||
| Museo Luis Acuña | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Prehistorico | ||||
| Museo Real de Vélez | ||||
| Primavera mill | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores | ||||
| Sol Muisca |
Libraries in Arcabuco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Marcolino Tamayo Medina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Tiberio Vanega Pinzón | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arcabuco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Nueva Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Barbosa | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Hotels in Arcabuco
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arcabuco
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arcabuco
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Arcabuco
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Arcabuco
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arcabuco
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arcabuco
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arcabuco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Arcabuco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arcabuco
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tauramena Airport | TAU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Arcabuco
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega Arcabuco |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arcabuco
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Asamblea Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostés | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos Jehová |
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What is the population of Arcabuco?
Arcabuco has a population of 1,564 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arcabuco?
Arcabuco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.