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Pachavita, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Pachavita is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 959. Elevation: 6,509 ft (1,984 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

959 Population 13/sq mi density
6,509 ft Elevation 1,984 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pachavita

Pachavita

Pachavita is a town and municipality in the Neira Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The urban centre is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at an altitude of 1,985 metres (6,512 ft) and at a distance of 85 kilometres (53 mi) from the department capital Tunja. The municipality borders Chinavita in the north, Tenza and La Capilla in the south, Garagoa in the east and Úmbita in the west.

People

Population959
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation6,509 ft (1,984 m)
Population959
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation6,509 ft (1,984 m)
Coordinates5.1397°, -73.3974°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,915 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pachavita

Pachavita is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 959. The city sits at an elevation of 6,509 feet (1,984 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Pachavita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,509 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Colombia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,509 ft (1,984 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates5.1397°N, 73.3974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 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 54 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 79 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 92 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 99 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 73 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 48 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 99 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 103 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 63 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 49 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 106 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 92 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 55 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 53 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 128 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 130 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 87 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 39 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 66 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 7.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 11.7 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 10.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 8.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in

Pachavita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Pachavita

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESC GUACAL
IE Técnica Honorio Angel y Olarte sede Aguaquiña
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Radio Stations near Pachavita

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla MP3 48 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

Libraries in Pachavita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
casa de la cultura "TOMAS VILLAMIL"0.0

Farmers Markets in Pachavita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Acopio
Plaza
Plaza de ferias
PLAZA DE MARCADO GUATEQUE
Plaza de Mercado
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

Breweries in Pachavita

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 esquinas
Donde toña

Stadiums & Teams in Pachavita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pachavita

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Ciénaga AirportSmall Airport
Colegial AirportSmall Airport
El Vigía AirportSmall Airport
Guaicarano AirportSmall Airport
Guaymaral AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Arabia AirportSmall Airport
La Libélula AirportSmall Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Palmar De Oriente AirportSmall Airport
Palmas Del Casana AirportSmall Airport
Paratebueno AirportEUOSmall Airport
Sabanalarga AirportSmall Airport
San Juanito AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Jagua AirportSmall Airport
Santa Clara AirportSmall Airport
Soceagro AirportSmall Airport
Tapa Chicamocha AirportSmall Airport
Tarqui AirportSmall Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Villanueva AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pachavita

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,192 m (7,192 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 Pachavita

What is the population of Pachavita?

Pachavita has a population of 959 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 74.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pachavita?

Pachavita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches.

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