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El Espino, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

El Espino is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,313. Elevation: 6,978 ft (2,127 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,313 Population 28/sq mi density
6,978 ft Elevation 2,127 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
41.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About El Espino

El Espino

El Espino is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Gutiérrez Province.

People

Population1,313
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation6,978 ft (2,127 m)
Population1,313
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation6,978 ft (2,127 m)
Coordinates6.4828°, -72.4972°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation41.8 inches (1,062 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Espino

El Espino is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,313. The city sits at an elevation of 6,978 feet (2,127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

El Espino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,978 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Colombia avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,978 ft (2,127 m)
Area47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates6.4828°N, 72.4972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,377 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 63 km
Jul 22, 1993 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia M6.1 142 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 116 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 67 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 88 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 123 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 53 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 56 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 55 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 109 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 65 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 57 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 53 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 67 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 56 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 65 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 62 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Warmest
April 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in

El Espino has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 46°F in July to 48°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in El Espino

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Batea
Sede M, Escuela Rural Batea
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Museums in El Espino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO GERSON CORZO
Museo vivo de la Ruta de Sal

Libraries in El Espino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIOTECA ARGEMIRO BORRERO0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo Caballero Calderón0.0
Biblioteca Eduardo CaballeroCalderón0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Claudia Cristina López Montañez0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in El Espino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Ganadera
Plaza de mercado

Stadiums & Teams in El Espino

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Espino

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gustavo Vargas AirportTMEMedium Airport
Palonegro AirportBGAMedium Airport
Paz de Ariporo AirportPZAMedium Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
Hato Corozal AirportHTZSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Los Colonizadores AirportRVESmall Airport
Málaga Regional AirportSmall Airport
Pore AirportPRESmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Espino

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,127 m (6,979 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 El Espino

What is the population of El Espino?

El Espino has a population of 1,313 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Espino?

El Espino has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches.

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