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Chiquinquirá, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Chiquinquirá is a mid-size city in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 45,294. Elevation: 8,406 ft (2,562 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chiquinquirá
Chiquinquirá is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Western Boyacá Province. Located some 115 km north of Bogotá, Chiquinquirá is situated 2,556 metres (8,386 ft) above sea level and has a yearly average temperature 58 °F (14 °C)
People
Climate
| Population | 45,294 |
| Population Density | 410 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,406 ft (2,562 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6164°, -73.8175° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.0 inches (1,244 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chiquinquirá
Chiquinquirá is a mid-size city in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 45,294. The city sits at an elevation of 8,406 feet (2,562 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Chiquinquirá
Chiquinquirá has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Apr (16.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1690 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,406 ft (2,562 m) |
| Area | 110.4 sq mi (286.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6164°N, 73.8175°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 174 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 193 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in |
Chiquinquirá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Chiquinquirá
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Mariano Ospina Perez | College | - | , |
| Colegio Pío Alberto Ferro Peña | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Chingaguta | College | - | , |
| Escuela el Coper | College | - | , |
| Escuela el Palmar | College | - | , |
| Escuela Guayabal | College | - | , |
| Escuela la Batea | College | - | , |
| Escuela La Vega del Tigre | College | - | , |
| Escuela la Vega del Tigre | College | - | , |
| Escuela San Antonio Bajo | College | - | , |
| Gacheta Alto school | College | - | , |
| I.E.D El Carmen | College | - | , |
| I.E.D. Nuestra Señora del Tránsito de Guachetá | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa Deptal El Carmen | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Pio Alberto Ferro Peña Sede Primaria | College | - | , |
| UNAD | University | - | , |
| Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia | University | - | , |
| Universidad Santo Tomás | University | - | , |
Schools in Chiquinquirá
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Técnico Industrial Julio Flores;Santa Marta | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Nacional Jose Joaquin Casas | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnica Y Academica Nuestra Señora Del Rosario - Sede Principal | - | - | - | - |
| Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio NST Señora Del Nazareth | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nueva Inglaterra | - | - | - | - |
| Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bolivariano | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Pio Alberto Ferro Peña Sede Casablanca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Escuela Normal Superior Sor Josefa del Castillo y Guevara. | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tirso García | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Seminario Menor Diocesano | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chiquinquirá
8 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 | |
| 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 Chiquinquirá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio de la Cultura |
Libraries in Chiquinquirá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Coper | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jairo Elberto González Castillo" | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chiquinquirá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Acopio y Mercadeo | |||||
| Nueva Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Chiquinquirá
24 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chiquinquirá
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chiquinquirá
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chiquinquirá
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chiquinquirá
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chiquinquirá
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chiquinquirá
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chiquinquirá
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chiquinquirá
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chiquinquirá
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chiquinquirá
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chiquinquirá
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chiquinquirá
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chiquinquirá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Stadiums & Teams in Chiquinquirá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chiquinquirá
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chiquinquirá
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Interrapidísimo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiquinquirá
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá | |
| Catedral Sagrado Corazón | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia de Santa Bárbara | |
| iglesia del divino niño | |
| Iglesia Las Clarisas | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario La Renovación | |
| Santorial De Peregrino |
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What is the population of Chiquinquirá?
Chiquinquirá has a population of 45,294 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 410 people per square mile, spread across 110.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chiquinquirá?
Chiquinquirá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches.