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La Vega, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

La Vega is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 5,706. Elevation: 3,743 ft (1,141 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,706 Population 83/sq mi density
3,743 ft Elevation 1,141 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
80.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About La Vega

La Vega

La Vega is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca.

People

Population5,706
Density83/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain80.2 in/yr
Sunny Days190/yr
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Population5,706
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Coordinates5.0018°, -74.3417°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation80.2 inches (2,038 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Vega

La Vega is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 5,706. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet (1,141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

La Vega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Colombia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Area68.8 sq mi (178.3 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates5.0018°N, 74.3417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.2"
111% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 138 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 147 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 108 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 140 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 141 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 98 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 91 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 122 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 87 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 150 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 140 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 119 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 128 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 20 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 113 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 129 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 106 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 110 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 115 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 9.6 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in Coldest
December 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in

La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in La Vega

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela vda. Naguy
Institucion Educativa Departamental Ricardo Hinestrosa Daza
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Radio Stations near La Vega

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
Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español 2000s, 80s AAC
Javeriana Etéreo classical, eclectic programming MP3 96 kbps
W Radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 97.9 fm, bogotá AAC+ 64 kbps
Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio salsa, tropical MP3 128 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
Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 48 kbps
Emisora Fusaonline MP3
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Radioacktiva 97.9 FM alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
El Café del Mundo bossa nova, cuban music MP3 128 kbps
Azul Tricolrock alternative, alternative rock AAC 52 kbps
Radio Rock Colombia AAC
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Champeta online latina MP3
La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) local music, news AAC+ 56 kbps
La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá classic hits, hits AAC 128 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Majuy Stereo MP3 128 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro AAC
Eco Stereo latina, popular MP3 128 kbps
Su Presencia radio OGG
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm AAC+ 96 kbps
Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes UNKNOWN 133 kbps
La x Bogota MP3
UN Radio Bogotá university radio MP3 128 kbps
Radiónica Bogotá alternative AAC 48 kbps
CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) classical, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Uniminuto radio 1430 AM Bogotá AAC 32 kbps
Radio Laodicea bible, biblia MP3
mas radio pb cristiana MP3 192 kbps
Ctb stereo MP3
La Radio Estación ZaS Radio 2000s, 60s MP3
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
Super Clásica 60s, 70s MP3 56 kbps
Su Presencia MP3 192 kbps
Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM biblia, cristiana MP3 64 kbps
Aviva2 MP3 128 kbps
Fuego AM MP3 128 kbps
Guarida Hip Hop hip hop, latinoamérica MP3
Radio Voltio MP3 192 kbps
La Kalle FM classical, hits MP3 96 kbps
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Vega

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Torre del Vigia- Betel
Monumento Nacional: Estación Férrea de Facatativá
Museo de Arte Religioso de Tenjo
Museo de la llanta y chatarra

Libraries in La Vega

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Arcadio Plazas0.0
Biblioteca de parramonte0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jorge Enrique Hernández Carrillo0.0

Farmers Markets in La Vega

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in La Vega

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ecohotel Monteverde
Ecohotel Monteverde
Ecohotel Monteverde
El refugio en la montaña
Entremonte Cabañas
Hotel Caribe La Vega
Hotel Casa Morebo
La Gregorienne

Restaurants in La Vega

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Broster Campeon
El Chef Alberto
El Kpricho del Otoño
El Novillo de Daniel
El novillo de Daniel
El Sazón Dorado
Fonda Veguna
Las Delicias
Macondo
PPC La Vega
Restaurante Arrecifes

Bus Stations in La Vega

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colectivos a Nagüy
Flota Águila

Gas Stations in La Vega

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #1084940985
Primax
Terpel

Banks in La Vega

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancolombia
Bank of Bogota
Cooptenjo

Breweries in La Vega

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chicheria

Stadiums & Teams in La Vega

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Vega

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Boluca AirportSmall Airport
Calicanto AirportSmall Airport
Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Colombaima AirportSmall Airport
El Aceituno AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Escobal AirportSmall Airport
El Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
El Santuario AirportSmall Airport
El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
Ganadería AirportSmall Airport
Guaymaral AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda García AirportSmall Airport
Hato De Opia AirportSmall Airport
La Carmelita AirportSmall Airport
La Libélula AirportSmall Airport
La Opia AirportSmall Airport
Leticia AirportSmall Airport
Los Feria Girón AirportSmall Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air BaseSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Pajonales AirportSmall Airport
Potrerito AirportSmall Airport
San Javier AirportSmall Airport
San Jerónimo AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
San Juanito AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Teucali AirportSmall Airport
Ventaquemada AirportSmall Airport
Waterloo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Vega

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional - IDMJI - CGMJI La Vega

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

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,652 m (5,420 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 Vega

What is the population of La Vega?

La Vega has a population of 5,706 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 68.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Vega?

La Vega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.2 inches.

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