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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).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
959 Population
6,509 ft Elevation 1,984 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
75.4 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

Population959
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 Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI99 (Moderate)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation6,509 ft (1,984 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband77.3%
Population959
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)
Median Age32.2 years

Is Pachavita a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pachavita 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. Pachavita 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

Pachavita enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 199 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 99.

Pachavita has a population of 959. 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

959
Total Population
32.2yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Pachavita vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Pachavita vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pachavita 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: Pachavita 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 Pachavita, 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: Pachavita 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

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). 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 6,509 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall75.4 inches
98% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median99.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %50.6%

Geography

Elevation6,509 ft (1,984 m)
Coordinates5.1397°N, 73.3974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 64°F (18°C)
1.5"
Feb 64°F (18°C)
2.6"
Mar 65°F (18°C)
4.2"
Apr 65°F (18°C)
7.0"
May 64°F (18°C)
8.9"
Jun 63°F (17°C)
11.7"
Jul 62°F (17°C)
10.4"
Aug 63°F (17°C)
8.5"
Sep 63°F (17°C)
6.1"
Oct 64°F (18°C)
7.0"
Nov 64°F (18°C)
4.9"
Dec 63°F (17°C)
2.7"

The warmest month is March at 65°F, while the coldest is July at 62°F — a seasonal swing of 3°F. June sees the most rain (11.7"), while January is the driest (1.5").

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

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