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Jericó, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Jericó is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 865. Elevation: 10,089 ft (3,075 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

865 Population 18/sq mi density
10,089 ft Elevation 3,075 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Jericó

Jericó

Jericó är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Boyacá, i den centrala delen av landet, 240 km nordost om huvudstaden Bogotá. Jericó ligger 3 075 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 865.

People

Population865
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation10,089 ft (3,075 m)
Population865
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation10,089 ft (3,075 m)
Coordinates6.1459°, -72.5708°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jericó

Jericó is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 865. The city sits at an elevation of 10,089 feet (3,075 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Jericó experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,089 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Colombia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,089 ft (3,075 m)
Area47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates6.1459°N, 72.5708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,375 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 M6.5 128 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 84 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 125 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 97 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 82 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 77 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 75 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 146 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 76 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 106 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 75 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 79 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 89 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 139 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 76 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 101 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 53°F (11°C) 5.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
July 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in

Jericó has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Jericó

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.E.T.F.J.C Sede Mausa - - - -
IET FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE CALDAS SEDE EL VERDE - - - -
I.E. López Quevedo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jericó

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Jericó

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Plazuela
Museo de los Andes

Libraries in Jericó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Claudia Cristina López Montañez0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Luis Manuel Parra Caro"0.0
Biblioteca PUBLICA MUNICIPAL ANTONIO MARIA BENITEZ SOCHA-BOYACA0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Elvira Flórez Soler0.0

Farmers Markets in Jericó

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Ganadera
Plaza Antigua de Mercado
PLAZA DE MERCADO
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado

Restaurants in Jericó

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

I.E. López Quevedo - Restaurante escolar

Stadiums & Teams in Jericó

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jericó

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Paz de Ariporo AirportPZAMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Banco Airport-Small Airport
Bizerta Airport-Small Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Deshecho Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Barquereña Airport-Small Airport
La Ceiba Airport-Small Airport
La Nevera Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Los Cabros Airport-Small Airport
Málaga Regional Airport-Small Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Palma Rosa Airport-Small Airport
Pore AirportPRESmall Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jericó

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,075 m (10,089 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 Jericó

What is the population of Jericó?

Jericó has a population of 865 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jericó?

Jericó has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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