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Chitaraque, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Chitaraque is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,161 ft (1,573 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,161 ft Elevation 1,573 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
252.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chitaraque

Chitaraque

Chitaraque is a town and municipality in the Ricaurte Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The urban centre is located at a distance of 104.6 kilometres (65.0 mi) from the department capital Tunja and situated at an altitude of 1,575 metres (5,167 ft) in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. It borders Gámbita, Santander in the east and south, San José de Pare, Santana and Togüí in the west and Suaita, Santander in the north.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain252.9 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,161 ft (1,573 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,161 ft (1,573 m)
Coordinates6.0284°, -73.4470°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation252.9 inches (6,423 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chitaraque

Chitaraque is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,161 feet (1,573 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 252.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Chitaraque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 252.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,161 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above Colombia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,161 ft (1,573 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates6.0284°N, 73.4470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 252.9"
565% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 124 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 97 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 61 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 117 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 101 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 98 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 93 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 91 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 100 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 102 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 65 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 93 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 107 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 129 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 83 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 70 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 105 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 10.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 11.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 7.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 8.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 8.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in

Chitaraque has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Chitaraque

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo San Rafael - - - -
San Pedro Claver - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chitaraque

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Chitaraque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Algodón
Museo Real de Vélez

Libraries in Chitaraque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ALCALDIA MUNICIPAL0.0
Biblioteca CUV0.0
Biblioteca Luis Alvaro Chacón de Luna0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Publica Tiberio Vanega Pinzón0.0
Biblioteca San josé de Pare0.0
Biblioteca SENA0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Chitaraque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Barbosa
Plaza de Mercado La Paz
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza Municipal de Mercado

Restaurants in Chitaraque

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pesque y coma

Breweries in Chitaraque

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guaraperia

Stadiums & Teams in Chitaraque

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chitaraque

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Campo Capote Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,248 m (4,095 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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What is the weather like in Chitaraque?

Chitaraque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 252.9 inches.

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