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Chivatá, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Chivatá is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 664. Elevation: 9,619 ft (2,932 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

664 Population 2/sq mi density
9,619 ft Elevation 2,932 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chivatá

Chivatá

Chivatá is a town and municipality in the Central Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The urban centre is situated at an altitude of 2,903 metres (9,524 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the department capital Tunja. It borders Oicatá, Toca and Tuta in the north, Toca and Siachoque in the east, Siachoque and Soracá in the south and Tunja in the west.

People

Population664
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation9,619 ft (2,932 m)
Population664
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation9,619 ft (2,932 m)
Coordinates5.5582°, -73.2820°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,043 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chivatá

Chivatá is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 664. The city sits at an elevation of 9,619 feet (2,932 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Chivatá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,619 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Colombia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,619 ft (2,932 m)
Area317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates5.5582°N, 73.2820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,166 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 70 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 121 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 139 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 140 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 147 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 62 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 63 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 147 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 140 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 133 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 133 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 137 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 126 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 73 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 96 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 130 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 139 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 56 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Chivatá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in July to 56°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Chivatá

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituciòn Educativa Tècnica Agropecuaria de Chivatà (Sede Secundaria) - - - -
IETA Chivata sede Ricaya Sur - - - -
IETA Chivatá Sede Ricaya Norte - - - -
I.E. Agropecuario - Esc Siatoca - - - -
Aula Multiple - - - -
I.E. Agropecuario - Esc Carboneras - - - -
IETA Chivatà sede El Moral - - - -
I.E. Agropecuario - Esc Ricaya Norte - - - -
IETA Chivatá Sede Carboneras - - - -
IE Puente Hamaca - - - -
aulas - - - -
IETA chivatà sede moral - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chivatá

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 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 Chivatá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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
Casa Museo Juan Vargas
Convento Santa Clara La Real
Monasterio de San Agustín
Museo del Carmen
Museo Luis Acuña
Museo Municipal
Museo Paleontológico
Museo Prehistorico
Real Fabrica de Licores

Libraries in Chivatá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioIETA0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara0.0
Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Chivatá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Autosercivio MercaKosto
Central de Abastos
Central de abastos del norte
CPC Claro
Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines
Mercado Municipal
Picasso
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque
Plaza de Mercado del Sur
Plaza del mercado (el sábado)
Rayco
San Andresito

Restaurants in Chivatá

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de eventos Quinta de san carlos
Mi hornito
Restaurante

Cafes in Chivatá

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria

Theme Parks in Chivatá

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parque de Recreaciön

Veterinaries in Chivatá

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria

Gas Stations in Chivatá

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #590196671
CO #590196672

Breweries in Chivatá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BBC

Stadiums & Teams in Chivatá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chivatá

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Cusiana Airport-Small Airport
El Recreo Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chivatá

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chivatá

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla
Capilla
Casa Cural
Iglesia del Rosario de chivata

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,043 m (9,984 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 Chivatá

What is the population of Chivatá?

Chivatá has a population of 664 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 317.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chivatá?

Chivatá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

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