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Chita, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Chita is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 2,914. Elevation: 9,626 ft (2,934 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,914 Population 62/sq mi density
9,626 ft Elevation 2,934 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
52.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chita

Chita

Chita is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the Valderrama Province a subregion of Boyaca in Colombia.

People

Population2,914
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation9,626 ft (2,934 m)
Population2,914
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation9,626 ft (2,934 m)
Coordinates6.1905°, -72.4759°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chita

Chita is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 2,914. The city sits at an elevation of 9,626 feet (2,934 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Chita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,626 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Colombia avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,626 ft (2,934 m)
Area47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates6.1905°N, 72.4759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,370 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 M6.5 136 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 86 km
Jul 22, 1993 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia M6.1 143 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 145 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 134 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 87 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 137 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 77 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 77 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 79 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 94 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 86 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 83 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 91 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 85 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 77 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 78 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 148 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Warmest
April 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 43°F (6°C) 7.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
September 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in

Chita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 43°F in July to 46°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Chita

Institution Type Founded Website
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA ANTONIO NARIÑO College

Schools in Chita

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.E. Normal Superior Sagrado Corazon - Sede Principal
I. E. Jose Maria Potier
I.E. Jose Maria Potier - Esc Parroquita
José María Potier- Sede El Tobal
Sede Quindeva
Sede Quichova
Sede La Cortadera
Sede La Floresta 1
El Mortiñal
IE José María Potier - Sede Diavena
Escuela Rechiniga
I.E. Normal Superior Sagrado Corazon - Sede Principal
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Radio Stations near Chita

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Chita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de los Andes
Museo vivo de la Ruta de Sal

Libraries in Chita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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 publica municipal0.0
Biblioteca PUBLICA MUNICIPAL ANTONIO MARIA BENITEZ SOCHA-BOYACA0.0

Farmers Markets in Chita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Ganadera
Plaza Antigua de Mercado
PLAZA DE MERCADO
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Hotels in Chita

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holtel Y Cafeteria El Dorado
Hotel Y Cafeteria Los Andes

Restaurants in Chita

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Doña Yola

Cafes in Chita

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Mariluz

Banks in Chita

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario De Colombia

Gyms in Chita

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio WILSON IVAN JAIME

Stadiums & Teams in Chita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chita

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gustavo Vargas AirportTMEMedium Airport
Paz de Ariporo AirportPZAMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Banco AirportSmall Airport
El Deshecho AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
Elf Trinidad AirportSmall Airport
Hato Corozal AirportHTZSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
La Nevera AirportSmall Airport
Los Cabros AirportSmall Airport
Málaga Regional AirportSmall Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Palma Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Pore AirportPRESmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chita

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
La Cubica

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,904 m (9,528 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 Chita

What is the population of Chita?

Chita has a population of 2,914 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chita?

Chita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

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