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La Capilla, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

La Capilla is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,375. Elevation: 8,451 ft (2,576 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,375 Population 22/sq mi density
8,451 ft Elevation 2,576 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About La Capilla

La Capilla

La Capilla is a town and municipality in the Eastern Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The urban centre is situated at an altitude of 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) in the Tenza Valley.

People

Population1,375
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation8,451 ft (2,576 m)
Population1,375
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation8,451 ft (2,576 m)
Coordinates5.7049°, -73.4753°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,073 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Capilla

La Capilla is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,375. The city sits at an elevation of 8,451 feet (2,576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

La Capilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,451 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Colombia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,451 ft (2,576 m)
Area62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates5.7049°N, 73.4753°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,277 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 96 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 141 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 131 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 40 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 88 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 126 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 133 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 130 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 124 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 125 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 117 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 122 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 131 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 38 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 139 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 53°F (11°C) 5.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in

La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in La Capilla

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lote I.E.T. El Cerro
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Radio Stations near La Capilla

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 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 La Capilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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
Primavera mill
Real Fabrica de Licores
Sol Muisca

Libraries in La Capilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria0.0
Biblioteca Pùblica0.0
Biblioteca Publica Tiberio Vanega Pinzón0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Comfaboy0.0
Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in La Capilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Autosercivio MercaKosto
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
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Barbosa
Plaza de Mercado del Sur
Plaza del mercado (el sábado)
Rayco
San Andresito

Hotels in La Capilla

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monteverde, cabañas y camping

Restaurants in La Capilla

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alkala Real
Parador El Uvalito

Cafes in La Capilla

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Prospero

Breweries in La Capilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BBC

Stadiums & Teams in La Capilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Capilla

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Ciénaga AirportSmall Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Capilla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,576 m (8,452 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 La Capilla

What is the population of La Capilla?

La Capilla has a population of 1,375 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Capilla?

La Capilla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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