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Guatavita, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Guatavita is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 1,920. Elevation: 8,858 ft (2,700 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,920 Population 116/sq mi density
8,858 ft Elevation 2,700 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
60.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Guatavita

Guatavita

Guatavita is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Guavio Province of the department of Cundinamarca. Guatavita is located 75 km northeast of the capital Bogotá. It borders Sesquilé and Machetá in the north, Gachetá and Junín in the east, Guasca in the south and in the west are Tocancipá and Gachancipá.

People

Population1,920
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain60.5 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Population1,920
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Coordinates4.9366°, -73.8331°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation60.5 inches (1,536 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guatavita

Guatavita is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 1,920. The city sits at an elevation of 8,858 feet (2,700 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Guatavita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,858 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below Colombia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates4.9366°N, 73.8331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.5"
59% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 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 M6.5 102 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 93 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 70 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 68 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 78 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 83 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 93 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 141 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 69 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 105 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 142 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 75 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 131 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 80 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 118 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 163 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 165 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 169 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 54°F (12°C) 6.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 7.6 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 5.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in

Guatavita has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Guatavita

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Campo Escuela - - - -
Escuela - - - -
Escuela Nueva - - - -
Coelgio Pio Xii - - - -
Esc. José Gregorio - - - -
Escuela El Uval - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guatavita

59 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
Javeriana Etéreo classical, eclectic programming MP3 96 kbps
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español 2000s, 80s AAC
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
Radio Universidad Nacional music, news MP3 128 kbps
Balada FM Bogotá amor, baladas MP3
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Fusaonline - MP3
Azul Tricolrock alternative, alternative rock AAC 52 kbps
Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 48 kbps
Champeta online latina MP3
Radio Rock Colombia - AAC
El Café del Mundo bossa nova, cuban music MP3 128 kbps
Radioacktiva 97.9 FM alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro AAC
Uniminuto radio 1430 AM Bogotá - AAC 32 kbps
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
CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) classical, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
Majuy Stereo - MP3 128 kbps
Eco Stereo latina, popular MP3 128 kbps
Radiónica Bogotá alternative AAC 48 kbps
UN Radio Bogotá university radio MP3 128 kbps
La x Bogota - MP3
Radio Laodicea bible, biblia MP3
Su Presencia radio - OGG
Su Presencia - MP3 192 kbps
mas radio pb cristiana MP3 192 kbps
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps
Ctb stereo - MP3
La Kalle FM classical, hits MP3 96 kbps
Radio Voltio - MP3 192 kbps
Guarida Hip Hop hip hop, latinoamérica MP3
Fuego AM - MP3 128 kbps
Aviva2 - MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Estación ZaS Radio 2000s, 60s MP3
Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes UNKNOWN 133 kbps
Super Clásica 60s, 70s MP3 56 kbps
Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM biblia, cristiana MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Guatavita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural Hacienda El Cedro
Centro Cultural Hacienda El Cedro, Museo Francisco de Paula Santander
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 Guatavita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Jorge Álvarez Lleras0.0
Biblioteca Juan Roa Vásquez0.0
Biblioteca La Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Medicina0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Anita Díaz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal El Futuro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede Estación del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede principal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Rubiel Valencia Cossío0.0
Biblioteca Publica de Marquez0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Calera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Moros Urbina0.0
Biblioteca San Gabriel0.0
Biblioteca Servita0.0
Bilbioteca Pública de Cajicá0.0
El Rincón de Tolkien0.0
Hoqabiga0.0
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Public Library0.0
Octavio Arizmendi Posada0.0

Farmers Markets in Guatavita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Activación Marcas
Ara
D1
Distriagricola Colombia
Elixir De La Vida
Elixir De La Vida
Exito Express
La Alacena Chia
La Placita Campesino
Market 2 Fit
Mercado
Mercado de Pulgas
Plaza de Mercado de Sopó
Plaza de Mercado de Suesca
Plaza de mercado Macheta
Plaza de mercado Machetá
Punto de encuentro
Salsamentaria
Supermercado Perill
TIENDA

Hotels in Guatavita

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje de Guatavita
Hospedaje Mirador de pueblo viejo
Hotel El Dorado

Restaurants in Guatavita

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrera 7A
Carrera 7A
Carrera 7A
Fusion
Hosteria Guatavita
Los Monolitos
Pizzería
República de Tomine
Restaurante El Cordero Sesquileño Colonial
Restaurante El Dorado
Sala de Comidas

Cafes in Guatavita

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café
Cafe Ramon Valdes
Cafetería
Cafeteria Jimmy
Gualavita Gourmet
Postres

Theatres in Guatavita

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro San Jose

Gas Stations in Guatavita

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1084929549
El Puerto

Banks in Guatavita

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in Guatavita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guatavita

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge 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 AirportMNDSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Paratebueno AirportEUOSmall Airport
Primero De Mayo Airport-Small Airport
San Juanito Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Tapa Chicamocha Airport-Small Airport
Umbría Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Guatavita

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AHPNE
Allianz
Centro de Rehabilitacion Santa Maria
Clínica Campo Abierto
Clínica La Sabana
E.P.S. Sanitas
FUMDIR
Rangel Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guatavita

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,727 m (8,947 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 Guatavita

What is the population of Guatavita?

Guatavita has a population of 1,920 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guatavita?

Guatavita has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.5 inches.

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