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Machetá, Colombia
Cundinamarca · Colombia
Machetá is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 1,742. Elevation: 6,946 ft (2,117 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Machetá
Machetá is a municipality and town of Colombia in Almeidas Province of the department of Cundinamarca. Machetá is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at 82.6 kilometres (51.3 mi) from the capital Bogotá and 74.3 kilometres (46.2 mi) from Tunja. It borders Tibiritá and Manta in the east, Chocontá and Sesquilé in the west and Guatavita and Gachetá in the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,742 |
| Population Density | 2,323 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,946 ft (2,117 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.0815°, -73.6076° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cundinamarca |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.9 inches (1,698 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Machetá
Machetá is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 1,742. The city sits at an elevation of 6,946 feet (2,117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,946 ft (2,117 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0815°N, 73.6076°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 187 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 197 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in |
Machetá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 57°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Machetá
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E. Juan José Neira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Juan Jose Neira | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Machetá
61 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 | |
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español | 2000s, 80s | AAC | |
| Javeriana Etéreo | classical, eclectic programming | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio | salsa, tropical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix Bogota | bachata, champeta | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia | 97.9 fm, bogotá | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio María Colombia | aguachica, barranquilla | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM | colombian music, latin music | AAC+ 48 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 | |
| Balada FM Bogotá | amor, baladas | MP3 | |
| Radio Universidad Nacional | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Rock Colombia | - | AAC | |
| Radio UNAL Bogota | university | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Azul Tricolrock | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 52 kbps | |
| Radioaktiva | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Voz de la capilla | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| El Café del Mundo | bossa nova, cuban music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioacktiva 97.9 FM | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| UN Radio Bogotá | university radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radiónica Bogotá | alternative | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Su Presencia radio | - | OGG | |
| Andina Stereo 95.1 FM | crossover, musica | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Eco Stereo | latina, popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network | alternative, ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Parranda Vallenata | music, vallenato | MP3 | |
| CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) | classical, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa 1300 AM | entretenimiento, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Santa Barbara Stereo 106.6 FM | entretenimiento, local radio | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| La x Bogota | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Voltio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Super Clásica | 60s, 70s | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Su Presencia | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM | biblia, cristiana | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Radio Estación ZaS Radio | 2000s, 60s | MP3 | |
| Ctb stereo | - | MP3 | |
| Aviva2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fuego AM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Guarida Hip Hop | hip hop, latinoamérica | MP3 | |
| DiscoRumba 95.4 FM | cumbias, electro | AAC | |
| La Kalle FM | classical, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| mas radio pb | cristiana | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Laodicea | bible, biblia | MP3 | |
| Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM | catholic radio, católica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Colmundo Radio Bogota | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AS radio 690 am | deportes, futbol | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm | baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes | UNKNOWN 133 kbps | |
| Uniminuto radio 1430 AM Bogotá | - | AAC 32 kbps |
Museums in Machetá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Guatavita |
Libraries in Machetá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| casa de la cultura "TOMAS VILLAMIL" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Machetá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Acopio | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Plaza | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| PLAZA DE MARCADO GUATEQUE | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Suesca | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Garagoa | |||||
| Plaza de mercado Macheta | |||||
| Plaza de mercado Machetá | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Municipal de Tenza | |||||
| Plaza del Ganado Villapinzon |
Hotels in Machetá
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Machetá
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Machetá
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Machetá
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Machetá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 esquinas | ||||
| Donde toña |
Stadiums & Teams in Machetá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Machetá
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barranca De Upia Airport | BAC | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Vigía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaicarano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Arabia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Medina Airport | MND | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paratebueno Airport | EUO | Small Airport |
| Primero De Mayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabanalarga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juanito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Jagua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tapa Chicamocha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yalconia Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Machetá
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Machetá |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Machetá?
Machetá has a population of 1,742 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2,323 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Machetá?
Machetá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.