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Garagoa, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Garagoa is a small city in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 11,102. Elevation: 5,528 ft (1,685 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,102 Population 149/sq mi density
5,528 ft Elevation 1,685 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Garagoa

Garagoa

Garagoa is a town and municipality in Colombia, located in the Boyacá Department. It covers an area of 191.75 km2 and the urban centre is located at an altitude of 1,650 metres (5,410 ft) above sea level. Parts of the municipality reach altitudes of 3,050 metres (10,010 ft). It is the capital of the province of Neira. It is also the seat of the Diocese of Garagoa of the Catholic Church. The municipality is situated in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes and borders Chinavita in the north, Macanal in the south, Tenza and Sutatenza in the west and Miraflores and Chinavita in the east.

People

Population11,102
Density149/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation5,528 ft (1,685 m)
Population11,102
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation5,528 ft (1,685 m)
Coordinates5.0824°, -73.3633°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,915 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Garagoa

Garagoa is a small city in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 11,102. The city sits at an elevation of 5,528 feet (1,685 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Garagoa

Garagoa has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 2391 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.9°C / 66°F 13.2° / 25.8° 72.5
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 14.2° / 26.6° 76.9
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 14.7° / 25.6° 168.3
Apr 19°C / 66°F 14.6° / 24.7° 267.5
May 18.8°C / 66°F 14.5° / 24.3° 374.0
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 13° / 23.2° 296.5
Jul 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 23.1° 262.6
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.1° / 24.1° 179.3
Sep 18.9°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.9° 175.1
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 13.6° / 25.5° 209.0
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 14.7° / 24.8° 183.8
Dec 19.1°C / 66°F 14.4° / 24.8° 125.5
Garagoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,528 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Colombia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,528 ft (1,685 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.4 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates5.0824°N, 73.3633°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 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 50 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 72 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 87 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 95 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 81 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 44 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 94 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 100 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 70 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 43 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 99 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 87 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 53 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 50 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 135 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 137 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 81 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 33 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 64 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 7.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 11.7 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 10.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 8.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in

Garagoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Garagoa

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Gaunza Abajo IE College - ,
Escuela Normal Superior Maria Auxiliadora Sede B Soatama College - ,
Escuela Normal Superior Maria Auxiliadora Sede Soatama College - ,

Schools in Garagoa

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institucion Educativa tecnico industrial "Marco Aurelio Bernal" de Garagoa sede tecnica - - - -
Institucion Educativa Tecnico Industrial "M.A.B"-Sede primaria - - - -
Jean Piget - - - -
IET San Luis Sede Anexa - - - -
I.E. Tecnico Industrial Marco Aurelio Bernal - Esc Hipaquira - - - -
IE Técnica Honorio Angel y Olarte sede Hatogrande - - - -
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Radio Stations near Garagoa

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 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

Libraries in Garagoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
casa de la cultura "TOMAS VILLAMIL"0.0

Farmers Markets in Garagoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Acopio
Plaza
Plaza de ferias
PLAZA DE MARCADO GUATEQUE
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque
Plaza de Mercado Garagoa
Plaza de mercado Macheta
Plaza de mercado Machetá
Plaza de Mercado Municipal de Tenza
Plaza del Ganado Villapinzon

Hotels in Garagoa

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bochica
Daru
El oasis
El oasis
Hotel Tayrona
Mamapacha
panoram

Restaurants in Garagoa

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asadero restaurante maxipollo
Broaster y asado
Candelaria
Carnivoros
Don pollo rico
Donde Tere
El mejor
El Oasis
Hipopotamos Express
La estacion de sabor
La Quinta
Pico rico
Restaurante Garacenter
Restaurante la esmeralda
Restaurante la quinta
Vivatto Pizza

Cafes in Garagoa

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Café
Crema y nata
Juana cafe bar
Mi cafe
Raka Mandaca

Cinemas in Garagoa

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CINEMA3D

Dentists in Garagoa

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laboratorio dental luzmar

Veterinaries in Garagoa

6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agropecuaria la parcela
Agroproteccion
Almacen agropecuario La res
Casa agropecuaria
El botalon
Medicampo

Gas Stations in Garagoa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092215013
CO #1092225573
La Quince

Banks in Garagoa

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Mia
Bancamía
Banco agrario
Banco Crescamos
Banco De La Mujer
Banco W
Bancolombia
Bancolombia
Bank of Bogotá
Comerciacoop

Breweries in Garagoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 esquinas
Donde toña

Stadiums & Teams in Garagoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garagoa

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Colegial Airport-Small Airport
Cusiana Airport-Small Airport
El Vigía Airport-Small Airport
Guaicarano Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Arabia Airport-Small Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Palmar De Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Palmas Del Casana Airport-Small Airport
Paratebueno AirportEUOSmall Airport
Petriba(Guayabal) Airport-Small Airport
Primero De Mayo Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
San Juanito Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Santa Clara Airport-Small Airport
Santa Helena De Upia Airport-Small Airport
Señorías Airport-Small Airport
Soceagro Airport-Small Airport
Tapa Chicamocha Airport-Small Airport
Tarqui Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Villanueva Airport-Small Airport
Yalconia Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garagoa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Monasterio carmelitas
Movimiento misionario de colombia
Nuestra Señora Del Rosario De Chiquinquira

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,613 m (8,573 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 Garagoa

What is the population of Garagoa?

Garagoa has a population of 11,102 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 74.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garagoa?

Garagoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches.

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