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Paya, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Paya is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 336. Elevation: 3,228 ft (984 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

336 Population 108/sq mi density
3,228 ft Elevation 984 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
88.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Paya

Paya

Paya är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Boyacá, i den centrala delen av landet, 220 km nordost om huvudstaden Bogotá. Paya ligger 984 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 336.

People

Population336
Density108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain88.3 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Population336
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Coordinates5.6249°, -72.4235°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation88.3 inches (2,242 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paya

Paya is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 336. The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet (984 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Paya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Colombia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates5.6249°N, 72.4235°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"
132% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

919 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 84 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 149 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 142 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 84 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 138 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 133 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 136 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 140 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 129 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 136 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 136 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 148 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 97 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 42 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 116 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 133 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 11.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 12.3 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 10.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 10.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in

Paya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Paya

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institucion Educativa El Rosario Sede La Union
IE técnica Simona Amaya - SEDE PRINCIPAL
Simona Amaya
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Radio Stations near Paya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candela Casanare 94.7 Fm crossover, entretenimiento MP3 320 kbps

Libraries in Paya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Nunchia stp0.0
bibliteca0.0
Bibliteca pública municipal0.0

Monuments in Paya

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Termopilas de Paya

Banks in Paya

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Efecty

Airports Near Paya

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Paz de Ariporo AirportPZAMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen AirportSmall Airport
Banco AirportSmall Airport
Bizerta AirportSmall Airport
Ciénaga AirportSmall Airport
Cusiana AirportSmall Airport
El Deshecho AirportSmall Airport
El Moriche AirportSmall Airport
El Recreo AirportSmall Airport
El Zamuro AirportSmall Airport
Elf Trinidad AirportSmall Airport
Fasca Main Base AirportSmall Airport
Germania AirportSmall Airport
Hato Corozal AirportHTZSmall Airport
Jamaica AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Barquereña AirportSmall Airport
La Bramadora AirportSmall Airport
La Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Flora AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria AirportSmall Airport
La Nevera AirportSmall Airport
La Reforma AirportSmall Airport
Las Delicias AirportSmall Airport
Los Cabros AirportSmall Airport
Maríaangélica AirportSmall Airport
Matenovillos AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Palma Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Pore AirportPRESmall Airport
Providencia AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis De Palenque AirportSQESmall Airport
Santa Ana AirportSmall Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Tío Bayo AirportSmall Airport
Trompillos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paya

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,737 m (5,699 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 Paya

What is the population of Paya?

Paya has a population of 336 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paya?

Paya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.3 inches.

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