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Boavita, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Boavita is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 3,749. Elevation: 7,110 ft (2,167 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,749 Population 79/sq mi density
7,110 ft Elevation 2,167 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Boavita

Boavita

Boavita is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Northern Boyacá Province. The urban centre of Boavita is situated in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes at an altitude of 2,114 metres (6,936 ft) and a distance of 184 kilometres (114 mi) from the department capital Tunja. The municipality borders Capitanejo, Santander, and the Nevado River in the north, San Mateo and La Uvita in the east, Tipacoque and Soatá in the west and Susacón in the south.

People

Population3,749
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation7,110 ft (2,167 m)
Population3,749
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation7,110 ft (2,167 m)
Coordinates6.3303°, -72.5851°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation54.6 inches (1,386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boavita

Boavita is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 3,749. The city sits at an elevation of 7,110 feet (2,167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Boavita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,110 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Colombia avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,110 ft (2,167 m)
Area47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates6.3303°N, 72.5851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,393 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 147 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 67 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 135 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 144 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 85 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 66 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 58 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 142 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 101 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 129 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 58 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 59 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 58 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 64 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 58 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 65 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 72 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 121 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 59°F (15°C) 7.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 7.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 8.3 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in

Boavita has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 57°F in July to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Boavita

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
LABORATORIOS DE FISICA Y QUIMICA - - - -
Instituto Técnico Agrícola - - - -
Instituto Técnico Industrial Mariscal Sucre - - - -
Escuela Cacota - - - -
Escuela La Ovejera - - - -
I.E. Técnico Agrícola - Esc Rural Las Minas - - - -
I.E. Técnico Agrícola - Esc Rural El Cabuyal - - - -
I.E. TECNICA AGRICOLA - SACACHOVA ALTO - - - -
IET Industrial Mariscal Sucre - Sede Río de Arriba - - - -
IET Industrial Mariscal Sucre Sede Rio de Arriba - - - -
Instituto Tecnico Agricola - - - -
I. E. TECNICA AGRICOLA - - - -
Escuela Urbana - - - -
Sede Sacachova - - - -
I.E. Normal Superior - Esc Peñuela No 1 - - - -
I.E. Normal Superior - Esc Peñuela No 2 - - - -
Colegio El Rosario - - - -
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Radio Stations near Boavita

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Boavita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Plazuela
Museo vivo de la Ruta de Sal

Libraries in Boavita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo Caballero Calderón0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo CaballeroCalderón0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Claudia Cristina López Montañez0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Luis Manuel Parra Caro"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Elvira Flórez Soler0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Boavita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Ganadera
Plaza Antigua de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Restaurants in Boavita

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Casona
Pio Pio Pollo
Restaurante Mary

Cafes in Boavita

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mama Ernest

Gas Stations in Boavita

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS La Cita
Villa del Norte

Banks in Boavita

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ServiBanca

Stadiums & Teams in Boavita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Boavita

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Paz de Ariporo AirportPZAMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Deshecho Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Los Colonizadores AirportRVESmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Pore AirportPRESmall Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boavita

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alto de sacachova
Capilla de Adoracion
El Tabor. Capilla Nueva
El Tabor. Capilla Vieja
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Estrella
Niño Jesus
Virgen de la Loma

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,464 m (4,803 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boavita

What is the population of Boavita?

Boavita has a population of 3,749 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boavita?

Boavita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches.

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