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Covarachía, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Covarachía is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 590. Elevation: 7,539 ft (2,298 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

590 Population 13/sq mi density
7,539 ft Elevation 2,298 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
67.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Covarachía

Covarachía

Covarachía is a town and municipality in the Northern Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian Department of Boyacá. The urban centre is located at 208 kilometres (129 mi) from the department capital Tunja at an altitude of 2,320 metres (7,610 ft) in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. The municipality borders San José de Miranda and Capitanejo in the north, Tipacoque in the south, Capitanejo in the east and in the west the municipalities Onzaga and San Joaquín (Santander).

People

Population590
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain67.2 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation7,539 ft (2,298 m)
Population590
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation7,539 ft (2,298 m)
Coordinates6.5056°, -72.7331°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation67.2 inches (1,706 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Covarachía

Covarachía is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 590. The city sits at an elevation of 7,539 feet (2,298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Covarachía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,539 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Colombia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,539 ft (2,298 m)
Area47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates6.5056°N, 72.7331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 41 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 127 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 90 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 32 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 41 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 123 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 34 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 136 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 114 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 32 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 143 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 40 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 32 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 40 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 33 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 39 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 46 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 98 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 43 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 8.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 9.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in

Covarachía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Covarachía

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.E San Luis Beltrán - Sede Simón Bolívar - - - -
Escuela Rural Chicacuta Sede B - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Las Tapias - - - -
San José - - - -
IE San Luis Beltrán - - - -
Escuela Rural Chicacuta - - - -
Centro Educativo Petaquero - - - -
Escuela Rural Vegas de Padua - - - -
Escuela Rural Amarillales - - - -
Escuela Rural El Rincon - - - -
Escuela Rural Santa Rosalia - - - -
Escuela Rural Guayabal - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede San Luis - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Chivascoque - - - -
Institución Educativa San Luis Beltrán - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Los Naranjos - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede el Topón - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede San José - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Telesecundaria - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Los Siotes - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Limón Dulce - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Jazmines - - - -
Escuela Sec.las Pavas - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede La Capilla - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Limoncito - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Urbana Mixta - - - -
I.E. San Luis Beltrán - Sede Peñalisa - - - -
I.E San Luís Beltrán - Sede Antonio Nariño - - - -
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Radio Stations near Covarachía

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Covarachía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Plazuela
MUSEO GERSON CORZO

Libraries in Covarachía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo Caballero Calderón0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo CaballeroCalderón0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Claudia Cristina López Montañez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Elvira Flórez Soler0.0

Farmers Markets in Covarachía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Ganadera
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Covarachía

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hotel

Restaurants in Covarachía

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

carniceria
EL BUEN GUSTO

Monuments in Covarachía

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Virgen del Carmen
Monomento Virgen del Carmen
Monumento de la virgen del carmen

Veterinaries in Covarachía

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

normandia

Gas Stations in Covarachía

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

gasolinera

Banks in Covarachía

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancolombia

Stadiums & Teams in Covarachía

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Covarachía

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Covarachía

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia La Capilla
Iglesia San Juan Nepomuceno
Parroquia San Juan Nepomuceno

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,868 m (6,129 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 Covarachía

What is the population of Covarachía?

Covarachía has a population of 590 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Covarachía?

Covarachía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.

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