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Gachantivá, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Gachantivá is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 534. Elevation: 7,976 ft (2,431 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gachantivá
Gachantivá is a town and municipality in the Ricaurte Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. Gachantivá is located at altitudes ranging from 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) to 3,300 metres (10,800 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense and borders Villa de Leyva in the south, Santa Sofía in the west, Arcabuco in the east and Moniquirá in the north.
People
Climate
| Population | 534 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,976 ft (2,431 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7566°, -73.5395° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gachantivá
Gachantivá is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 534. The city sits at an elevation of 7,976 feet (2,431 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,976 ft (2,431 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7566°N, 73.5395°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Gachantivá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Gachantivá
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Juan Jose Neira | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan Jose Neira | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gachantivá
8 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 | |
| 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 Gachantivá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla | ||||
| Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas | ||||
| Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón | ||||
| Casa museo Antonio Narino | ||||
| Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte | ||||
| Convento Santa Clara La Real | ||||
| Monasterio de San Agustín | ||||
| Museo del Carmen | ||||
| Museo El Fósil | ||||
| Museo Luis Acuña | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Prehistorico | ||||
| Museo Real de Vélez | ||||
| Primavera mill | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores | ||||
| Sol Muisca |
Libraries in Gachantivá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Tiberio Vanega Pinzón | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gachantivá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Casa de Mercado | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Nueva Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Barbosa | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Hotels in Gachantivá
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gachantivá
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gachantivá
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gachantivá
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gachantivá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Gachantivá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gachantivá
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gachantivá
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia |
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What is the population of Gachantivá?
Gachantivá has a population of 534 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gachantivá?
Gachantivá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches.