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Gachancipá, Colombia
Cundinamarca · Colombia
Gachancipá is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 11,252. Elevation: 8,415 ft (2,565 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gachancipá
Gachancipá is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Central Savanna Province, part of the department of Cundinamarca. The urban centre is located on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at 42 kilometres (26 mi) from the capital Bogotá. The municipality borders Suesca and Nemocón in the north, Tocancipá in the south, Sesquilé and Guatavita in the east and Zipaquirá in the west.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,252 |
| Population Density | 677 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,415 ft (2,565 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.9911°, -73.8715° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cundinamarca |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gachancipá
Gachancipá is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 11,252. The city sits at an elevation of 8,415 feet (2,565 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Gachancipá
Gachancipá has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Mar (14.4°C), the coldest is Jul (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1948 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,415 ft (2,565 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9911°N, 73.8715°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 158 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 166 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in |
Gachancipá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Gachancipá
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San Bartolome | - | - | - | - |
| IE Pb. Carlos Garavito Acosta | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gachancipá
60 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 | |
| Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español | 2000s, 80s | AAC | |
| Javeriana Etéreo | classical, eclectic programming | MP3 96 kbps | |
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 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 | |
| Mix Bogota | bachata, champeta | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio María Colombia | aguachica, barranquilla | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM | colombian music, latin music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad Nacional | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Balada FM Bogotá | amor, baladas | MP3 | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Champeta online | latina | MP3 | |
| Emisora Fusaonline | - | MP3 | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio UNAL Bogota | university | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Azul Tricolrock | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 52 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 | |
| Radioaktiva | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Voz de la capilla | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Su Presencia radio | - | OGG | |
| AS radio 690 am | deportes, futbol | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network | alternative, ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DiscoRumba 95.4 FM | cumbias, electro | AAC | |
| 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 | |
| Parranda Vallenata | music, vallenato | MP3 | |
| Aviva2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majuy Stereo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Eco Stereo | latina, popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa 1300 AM | entretenimiento, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm | baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes | UNKNOWN 133 kbps | |
| La x Bogota | - | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| Colmundo Radio Bogota | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Super Clásica | 60s, 70s | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Su Presencia | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM | biblia, cristiana | MP3 64 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 Gachancipá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Museo de la Computación | ||||
| Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano | ||||
| Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| 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 Gachancipá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jorge Álvarez Lleras | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca La Fuente | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Anita Díaz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal El Futuro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede Estación del Tren | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede principal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubiel Valencia Cossío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica de Marquez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Moros Urbina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca San Gabriel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Servita | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de Cajicá | 0.0 | |||||
| El Rincón de Tolkien | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoqabiga | 0.0 | |||||
| Julio Mario Santo Domingo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Octavio Arizmendi Posada | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gachancipá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activación Marcas | |||||
| Ara | |||||
| D1 | |||||
| Distriagricola Colombia | |||||
| La Alacena Chia | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Sopó | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Suesca | |||||
| Punto de encuentro | |||||
| TIENDA |
Hotels in Gachancipá
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gachancipá
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gachancipá
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gachancipá
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gachancipá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicheria |
Stadiums & Teams in Gachancipá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gachancipá
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Aurora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Paz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ponderosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Medina Airport | MND | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paratebueno Airport | EUO | Small Airport |
| Primero De Mayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juanito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Jagua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tapa Chicamocha Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Gachancipá
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AHPNE | ||
| Centro de Rehabilitacion Santa Maria | ||
| Clínica Campo Abierto | ||
| FUMDIR |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gachancipá
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Balcon Virgen del Carmen | |
| Capilla Santa Barbara | |
| Iglesia de Gachancipa | |
| Parroquia San Bartolomé Apostol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Gachancipá
What is the population of Gachancipá?
Gachancipá has a population of 11,252 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 677 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gachancipá?
Gachancipá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.