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Quípama, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Quípama is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 3,571. Elevation: 4,150 ft (1,265 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,571 Population 52/sq mi density
4,150 ft Elevation 1,265 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
92.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Quípama

Quípama

Quípama is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Western Boyacá Province.

People

Population3,571
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain92.5 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Population3,571
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Coordinates5.5194°, -74.1777°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation92.5 inches (2,349 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quípama

Quípama is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 3,571. The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1,265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Quípama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Colombia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Area69.2 sq mi (179.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates5.5194°N, 74.1777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.5"
143% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 149 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 144 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 140 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 41 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 142 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 145 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 44 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 143 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 75 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 150 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 84 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 77 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 135 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 87 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 110 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km SSW of Chámeza, Colombia M4.8 147 km
Nov 22, 1996 37 km SW of Cimitarra, Colombia M4.7 67 km
Mar 25, 2008 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia M4.7 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 132 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 145 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 153 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 10.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 12.3 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in Coldest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in

Quípama has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Quípama

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Tonuncha - - - -
I.E. Concha Medina De Silva - Esc Sabripa - - - -
institucion educativa nuestra señora de la naval sede isabi - - - -
institucion educativa nuestra señora de la naval sede verdun - - - -
institucion educativa nuestra señora de la naval sede surata - - - -
Intitucion Educativa Concha Medina de Silva - Sede Sabripa - Muzo - Boyaca - - - -
Intitucion Educativa Concha Medina de Silva - Sede La Isla - Muzo - Boyaca - - - -
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Radio Stations near Quípama

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Toca Stereo 105.3 fm - AAC+ 96 kbps

Libraries in Quípama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Japón"0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Coper0.0

Farmers Markets in Quípama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de mercado

Restaurants in Quípama

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Escolar sede Sabripa-Intitucion Educativa Concha Medina de Silva - Muzo - Boyaca

Stadiums & Teams in Quípama

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Airports Near Quípama

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,466 m (4,810 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 Quípama

What is the population of Quípama?

Quípama has a population of 3,571 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 69.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quípama?

Quípama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.5 inches.

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