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Chivor, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Chivor is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,622. Elevation: 6,184 ft (1,885 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,622 Population 87/sq mi density
6,184 ft Elevation 1,885 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
81.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Chivor

Chivor

Chivor is a town and municipality in the Eastern Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The mean temperature of the village in the Tenza Valley is 18 °C (64 °F) and Chivor is located at 215 kilometres (134 mi) from the department capital Tunja. Economic activity includes emerald mining.

People

Population1,622
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain81.1 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation6,184 ft (1,885 m)
Population1,622
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation6,184 ft (1,885 m)
Coordinates4.8856°, -73.3689°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation81.1 inches (2,059 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chivor

Chivor is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,622. The city sits at an elevation of 6,184 feet (1,885 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Chivor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,184 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Colombia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,184 ft (1,885 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates4.8856°N, 73.3689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.1"
113% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 53 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 52 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 66 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 76 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 98 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 50 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 72 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 90 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 87 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 107 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 43 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 64 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 59 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 60 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 81 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 127 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 35 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 51 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 7.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 10.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 12.5 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 11.2 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 9.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Chivor has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Chivor

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
INSTITUCIONEDUCATIVATECNICOAGROPECUARIO - - - -
I.E.T.A.L.E - - - -
Sede la Esmeralda - - - -
Sede la Esmeralda - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chivor

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps

Libraries in Chivor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Horacio Bejarano Díaz0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
casa de la cultura "TOMAS VILLAMIL"0.0

Farmers Markets in Chivor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
PLAZA DE MARCADO GUATEQUE
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Garagoa
Plaza de mercado Macheta
Plaza de mercado Machetá
Plaza de Mercado Municipal de Tenza

Gas Stations in Chivor

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chivor

Breweries in Chivor

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 esquinas
Donde toña

Stadiums & Teams in Chivor

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chivor

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Vanguardia AirportVVCMedium Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Colegial Airport-Small Airport
Cusiana Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
El Vergel Airport-Small Airport
El Vigía Airport-Small Airport
Guaicarano Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
La Arabia Airport-Small Airport
La Aurora Airport-Small Airport
La Cabana Airport-Small Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
La María Airport-Small Airport
La Paz Airport-Small Airport
La Ponderosa Airport-Small Airport
Lajitas Airport-Small Airport
Las Delicias Airport-Small Airport
Los Gavanes Airport-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Palmar De Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Palmas Del Casana Airport-Small Airport
Paratebueno AirportEUOSmall Airport
Petriba(Guayabal) Airport-Small Airport
Primero De Mayo Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
San Juanito Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Santa Clara Airport-Small Airport
Santa Helena De Upia Airport-Small Airport
Señorías Airport-Small Airport
Soceagro Airport-Small Airport
Tapa Chicamocha Airport-Small Airport
Tarqui Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Umbría Airport-Small Airport
Villanueva Airport-Small Airport
Yalconia Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,445 m (4,741 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 Chivor

What is the population of Chivor?

Chivor has a population of 1,622 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chivor?

Chivor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.1 inches.

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