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Cogua, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Cogua is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 4,755. Elevation: 8,632 ft (2,631 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,755 Population 76/sq mi density
8,632 ft Elevation 2,631 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Cogua

Cogua

Cogua is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca. It is situated on northern part of the Bogotá savanna with the urban centre at an altitude of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) at 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the capital Bogotá. Cogua borders Tausa in the north, Nemocón in the east, Pacho in the west and Zipaquirá in the south.

People

Population4,755
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation8,632 ft (2,631 m)
Population4,755
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation8,632 ft (2,631 m)
Coordinates5.0605°, -73.9793°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,267 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cogua

Cogua is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 4,755. The city sits at an elevation of 8,632 feet (2,631 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Cogua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,632 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Colombia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,632 ft (2,631 m)
Area62.3 sq mi (161.2 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates5.0605°N, 73.9793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 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 M6.5 118 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 114 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 89 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 85 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 66 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 112 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 102 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 59 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 110 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 118 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 120 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 122 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 128 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 95 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 142 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 100 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 60 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 143 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 146 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 150 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 156 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in

Cogua has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Cogua

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Las Margaritas - - - -
Campo de entrenamiento Capital Rider - - - -
Institución Educativa La Represa - - - -
IE Las Villas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cogua

58 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caracol Radio Colombia (HJGL 100.9 / HJCY 810 AM, Bogotá) [AAC] news, talk radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Caracol Radio (Bogotá) - 100.9 FM / 810 AM - HJGL / HJCY - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 100.9 fm, 810 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W Radio Colombia, Bogotá (HJCZ 690 AM; HJLN 99.9 MHz FM) Caracol Estéreo / Caracol Radio news, news and talk MP3 64 kbps
Radiónica (HJYM 99.1 Bogotá) RTVC electronic, metal AAC+ 48 kbps
Blu Radio Bogotá 89.9 deportes, entretenimiento MP3 256 kbps
Candela Estéreo Bogotá (HJPU 101.9) bogota, latin MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Colombia bogotá, colombia AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español 2000s, 80s AAC
Javeriana Etéreo classical, eclectic programming MP3 96 kbps
Mix Bogota bachata, champeta AAC+ 64 kbps
Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio salsa, tropical MP3 128 kbps
Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 97.9 fm, bogotá AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio María Colombia aguachica, barranquilla AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM colombian music, latin music AAC+ 48 kbps
Balada FM Bogotá amor, baladas MP3
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Universidad Nacional music, news MP3 128 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Champeta online latina MP3
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Radio Rock Colombia - AAC
Radioacktiva 97.9 FM alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
El Café del Mundo bossa nova, cuban music MP3 128 kbps
Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 48 kbps
Azul Tricolrock alternative, alternative rock AAC 52 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro AAC
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm - AAC+ 96 kbps
La x Bogota - MP3
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
Su Presencia radio - OGG
Eco Stereo latina, popular MP3 128 kbps
Majuy Stereo - MP3 128 kbps
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá classic hits, hits AAC 128 kbps
La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) local music, news AAC+ 56 kbps
Super Clásica 60s, 70s MP3 56 kbps
UN Radio Bogotá university radio MP3 128 kbps
Radiónica Bogotá alternative AAC 48 kbps
CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) classical, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Uniminuto radio 1430 AM Bogotá - AAC 32 kbps
Radio Laodicea bible, biblia MP3
mas radio pb cristiana MP3 192 kbps
Ctb stereo - MP3
La Radio Estación ZaS Radio 2000s, 60s MP3
Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes UNKNOWN 133 kbps
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
Su Presencia - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM biblia, cristiana MP3 64 kbps
Aviva2 - MP3 128 kbps
Fuego AM - MP3 128 kbps
Guarida Hip Hop hip hop, latinoamérica MP3
Radio Voltio - MP3 192 kbps
La Kalle FM classical, hits MP3 96 kbps
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cogua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Museo de la Computación
Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano
Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de Arte Religioso de Tenjo
Museo de Guatavita
Museo de Historia Natural de la Sabana
Museo de la Sal
Museo de la salmuera
Museo Fuerza Aérea
Museo Gabriel García Márquez
Parque Museo Fuerzas Militares

Libraries in Cogua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de parramonte0.0
Biblioteca La Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Municipal El Futuro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede Estación del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede principal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Rubiel Valencia Cossío0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jorge Enrique Hernández Carrillo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Moros Urbina0.0
Biblioteca San Gabriel0.0
Bilbioteca Pública de Cajicá0.0
Hoqabiga0.0
Octavio Arizmendi Posada0.0

Farmers Markets in Cogua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
D1
Distriagricola Colombia
La Alacena Chia
Mercado
Mercado de Pulgas
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado de Sopó
Plaza de Mercado de Suesca
Punto de encuentro

Hotels in Cogua

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Palco del Neusa
Hotel

Restaurants in Cogua

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El orillo
La Chocita
Parilla Santa
Restaurante El Mirador

Theatres in Cogua

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Concha acústica

Gas Stations in Cogua

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1088941880
CO #1088942021
CO #1304525033
CO #611983104
CO #653987273

Stadiums & Teams in Cogua

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Airports Near Cogua

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
San Juanito Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Tapa Chicamocha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cogua

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AHPNE

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cogua

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla De Los Angeles
Foyer de Charité
Parroquia de San Antonio de Padua

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,970 m (9,745 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 Cogua

What is the population of Cogua?

Cogua has a population of 4,755 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cogua?

Cogua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.

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