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Chíquiza, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Chíquiza is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 730. Elevation: 8,550 ft (2,606 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chíquiza
Chíquiza is a town and municipality in the Central Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian Department of Boyacá. Chíquiza was called San Pedro de Iguaque until July 17, 2003, when the name was changed to Chíquiza. The municipality is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense with the urban centre at an altitude of 2,900 metres (9,500 ft) and 24 kilometres (15 mi) from the department capital Tunja. Chíquiza borders Arcabuco in the north, Sora and Sáchica in the south, Villa de Leyva in the west and Motavita in the east.
People
Climate
| Population | 730 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,550 ft (2,606 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6041°, -73.4852° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.3 inches (1,075 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chíquiza
Chíquiza is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 730. The city sits at an elevation of 8,550 feet (2,606 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,550 ft (2,606 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6041°N, 73.4852°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in |
Chíquiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Chíquiza
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESC PATIECITOS | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. TECNICA SAN PEDRO DE IGUAQUE - SEDE PRINCIPAL | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA LAGUNETA | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chíquiza
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 128 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 Chíquiza
| 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 | ||||
| Primavera mill | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores | ||||
| Sol Muisca |
Libraries in Chíquiza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioIETA | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chíquiza
| 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 Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Restaurants in Chíquiza
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chíquiza
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chíquiza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Chíquiza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chíquiza
10 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 |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tauramena Airport | TAU | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Chíquiza?
Chíquiza has a population of 730 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chíquiza?
Chíquiza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°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 42.3 inches.