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Gámeza, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Gámeza is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,690. Elevation: 8,996 ft (2,742 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,690 Population 5/sq mi density
8,996 ft Elevation 2,742 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Gámeza

Gámeza

Gámeza is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the Sugamuxi Province, a subregion of Boyacá. The town center is located at 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Sogamoso and the municipality borders Tasco and Corrales in the north, Tópaga and Mongua in the south, in the east Socotá and westward of Gámeza Corrales and Tópaga.

People

Population1,690
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation8,996 ft (2,742 m)
Population1,690
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation8,996 ft (2,742 m)
Coordinates5.8026°, -72.8059°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation59.1 inches (1,500 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gámeza

Gámeza is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,690. The city sits at an elevation of 8,996 feet (2,742 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Gámeza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,996 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below Colombia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,996 ft (2,742 m)
Area316.9 sq mi (820.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates5.8026°N, 72.8059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 85 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 110 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 115 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 81 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 143 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 105 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 102 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 106 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 106 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 147 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 113 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 135 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 112 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 116 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 72 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 109 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 95 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 101 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 7.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 46°F (8°C) 9.0 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in
September 47°F (9°C) 5.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in

Gámeza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in July to 50°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Gámeza

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCUELA VILAGIRÓN - - - -
Francisco Jose De Caldas - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan José Reyes Patria - - - -
Escuela villagirón - - - -
Colegio Llanitos - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gámeza

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candela Casanare 94.7 Fm crossover, entretenimiento MP3 320 kbps
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Gámeza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Artesanias de Boyaca
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 Gámeza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Col Rosario0.0
Biblioteca Colegio Salesiano0.0
Biblioteca Comfaboy0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Sogamoso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler0.0
Biblioteca Municipal nueva sede0.0
Biblioteca piedra y cielo0.0
Biblioteca PUBLICA MUNICIPAL ANTONIO MARIA BENITEZ SOCHA-BOYACA0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Manuel Ignacio de los Reyes0.0

Farmers Markets in Gámeza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 Gámeza

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Central

Restaurants in Gámeza

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Buen Sabor
El Paisano 1A
Estadero Peñon de las Águilas
Los Recuerdos De Ella
Super Pollo

Veterinaries in Gámeza

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #5911873880
La Granja
Medicampo

Banks in Gámeza

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario De Colombia
Banco Agrario de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in Gámeza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gámeza

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Banco Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Deshecho 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
Jamaica Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Nevera Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Los Cabros Airport-Small Airport
Maríaangélica Airport-Small Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Palma Rosa Airport-Small Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport
Trompillos Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gámeza

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Despacho Parroquial
Iglesia de Gámeza
La Capilla
Virgen de Guatazá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,204 m (10,512 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 Gámeza

What is the population of Gámeza?

Gámeza has a population of 1,690 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 316.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gámeza?

Gámeza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches.

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