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Floresta, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Floresta is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,127. Elevation: 8,212 ft (2,503 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Floresta
Floresta is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the Tundama Province, a subregion of Boyacá. Floresta is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. It borders Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Cerinza and Betéitiva in the north, in the east Busbanzá and Corrales in the west Santa Rosa de Viterbo and Nobsa in the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,127 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,212 ft (2,503 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.8590°, -72.9188° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.3 inches (1,150 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Floresta
Floresta is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,127. The city sits at an elevation of 8,212 feet (2,503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,212 ft (2,503 m) |
| Area | 88.5 sq mi (229.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8590°N, 72.9188°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Floresta has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Floresta
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E. Hector Julio Rangel Quintero - Sede Principal | — | — | — | — |
| IE HÉCTOR JULIO RANGEL QUINTERO SEDE PRIMARIA DE TOBASÍA | — | — | — | — |
| héctor Julio Rangel Quintero- Sede Tocavita | — | — | — | — |
| HÉCTOR JULIO RANGEL QUINTERO-Sede San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Hector Julio Rangel Quintero - Esc Tobasia | — | — | — | — |
| IE Héctor Julio Rangel Quintero - Secundaria | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Hector Julio Rangel Quintero - Col Educ Bas Simon Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Hector Julio Rangel Quintero - Esc Cely | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Hector Julio Rangel Quintero - Esc El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Héctor Julio Rangel Quintero-Esc Tocavita | — | — | — | — |
| IE HÉCTOR JULIO RANGEL QUINTERO-Sede San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Héctor Julio Rangel Quintero | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Floresta
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM | 40s, 50s | AAC+ 128 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 | |
| Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm | local radio, popular | MP3 |
Museums in Floresta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesanias de Boyaca | ||||
| Casa Museo Juan Vargas | ||||
| Museo de la Vida | ||||
| Museo de los Andes | ||||
| Museo del Balon | ||||
| Museo Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango | ||||
| MUSEO EL BUHO | ||||
| Museo La Troja |
Libraries in Floresta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Col Rosario | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Colegio Salesiano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sogamoso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal nueva sede | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca piedra y cielo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca PUBLICA MUNICIPAL ANTONIO MARIA BENITEZ SOCHA-BOYACA | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Manuel Ignacio de los Reyes | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Floresta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Picasso | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| PLAZA DE MERCADO | |||||
| San Nicolás productos de feijoa |
Hotels in Floresta
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Floresta
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Floresta
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Floresta
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Floresta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Floresta
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport | EYP | Medium Airport |
| Tunja Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Araguanen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Recreo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Zamuro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fasca Main Base Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| Los Cabros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nunchia Airport | NUH | Small Airport |
| San Gil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trompillos Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Floresta
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Virgen de la "O" | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Amparo de Tobasía |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of Floresta?
Floresta has a population of 1,127 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 88.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Floresta?
Floresta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.