Choose Country

Macanal, Colombia

Boyacá · 🇨🇴 Colombia

Macanal is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 734. Elevation: 5,492 ft (1,674 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
734 Population
5,492 ft Elevation 1,674 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
103.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.6%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
130% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

People

Population734
Median Age32.2 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,001
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty7.7%

Health

Obesity23.6%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.0%
Depression7.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI99 (Moderate)
Rain103.2 in/yr
Sunny Days159/yr
Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband77.3%
Population734
Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Coordinates4.9721°, -73.3196°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation103.2 inches (2,622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age32.2 years

Is Macanal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Macanal receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Macanal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Macanal enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 159 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 103.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 99.

Macanal has a population of 734. The median age is 32.2 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. 15.5% of residents have a disability. 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

734
Total Population
32.2yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Macanal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Macanal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Macanal is N/A. Per capita income is $7,001 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 35.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Macanal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,001

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
130% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living35.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Macanal, 23.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.0% have high blood pressure. 7.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.3% report binge drinking. 84.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 7.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Macanal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.6%
26% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
High Blood Pressure31.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.0%
50% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.3%
Physical Inactivity84.0%
Depression7.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Macanal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 99 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 51% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,492 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall103.2 inches
172% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median99.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %50.6%

Geography

Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Coordinates4.9721°N, 73.3196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 77.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+90.0%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Chivor 1,622 pop · 6.9 mi Somondoco 1,029 pop · 7.8 mi Garagoa 11,102 pop · 8.2 mi Santa María 2,238 pop · 8.7 mi Tenza 1,312 pop · 10.0 mi Guateque 7,069 pop · 10.8 mi Guayatá 2,857 pop · 11.6 mi Chinavita 1,113 pop · 13.9 mi San Luis de Gaceno 2,579 pop · 14.8 mi Manta 1,410 pop · 15.5 mi Úmbita 1,295 pop · 19.6 mi Miraflores 8,274 pop · 19.6 mi Páez 1,220 pop · 20.5 mi Sabanalarga 1,419 pop · 20.9 mi
Compare Macanal with another city: