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Fúquene, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Fúquene is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 563. Elevation: 9,403 ft (2,866 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

563 Population 13/sq mi density
9,403 ft Elevation 2,866 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Fúquene

Fúquene

Fúquene is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca. The municipality borders Ubaté, Susa, Guachetá and the department of Boyacá. Fúquene is located 116 km northwest from the capital Bogotá.

People

Population563
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation9,403 ft (2,866 m)
Population563
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation9,403 ft (2,866 m)
Coordinates5.4043°, -73.7964°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fúquene

Fúquene is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 563. The city sits at an elevation of 9,403 feet (2,866 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Fúquene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,403 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above Colombia avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,403 ft (2,866 m)
Area44.1 sq mi (114.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates5.4043°N, 73.7964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

199 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 M6.5 105 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 126 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 119 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 120 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 26 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 98 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 131 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 17 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 102 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 147 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 100 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 100 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 85 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 90 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 121 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 131 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 95 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 169 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 179 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 186 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in

Fúquene has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Fúquene

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IED TCC San Juan Bosco - - - -
IEDp Nacionalizado de Fúquene - - - -
IED TCC Capellanía - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fúquene

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 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

Museums in Fúquene

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo El Fósil
Museo Paleontológico
Palacio de la Cultura
Sol Muisca

Libraries in Fúquene

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Coper0.0
Biblioteca Pùblica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jairo Elberto González Castillo"0.0
Comfaboy0.0

Farmers Markets in Fúquene

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Acopio
Centro de Acopio y Mercadeo
Nueva Plaza de Mercado
Plaza
Plaza de Ferias Ganaderas
Plaza de La Papa La Carupana
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesino
Plaza del Ganado Villapinzon

Hotels in Fúquene

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel HY
Hotel HY

Restaurants in Fúquene

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colfrance

Train Stations in Fúquene

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antigua Estación del Tren de Capellanía
Estación Puerto Robles

Gas Stations in Fúquene

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de servicio BRIO

Banks in Fúquene

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Breweries in Fúquene

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
D

Stadiums & Teams in Fúquene

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fúquene

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fúquene

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea de Dios
Asambleas de Dios
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Parroquia San Isidro Labrador

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,866 m (9,403 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 Fúquene

What is the population of Fúquene?

Fúquene has a population of 563 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 44.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fúquene?

Fúquene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.

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