All Countries
Ráquira, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Ráquira is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 2,120. Elevation: 7,103 ft (2,165 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Ráquira, Colombia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Ráquira
Ráquira, is a municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the subregion of the Ricaurte Province. Ráquira is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense and the urban center at an altitude of 2,150 metres (7,050 ft). It borders Tinjacá and Sutamarchán in the north, Guachetá, Cundinamarca in the south, in the east Sáchica and Samacá and in the west San Miguel de Sema and Lake Fúquene.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,120 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,103 ft (2,165 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.5379°, -73.6320° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.2 inches (1,656 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ráquira
Ráquira is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 2,120. The city sits at an elevation of 7,103 feet (2,165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,103 ft (2,165 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5379°N, 73.6320°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in |
Ráquira has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Ráquira
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDE FIRITA PEÑA ABAJO | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Gachaneca | - | - | - | - |
| Senora de la candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Chinguichanga | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Chinguichangua | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio el sol de Ráquira | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CANDELARIA | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE CHINGUICHANGA | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE CHINGUICHANGA | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE ROA | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE MORTIÑO | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE AGUA BUENA | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE CASA BLANCA | - | - | - | - |
| iensc | - | - | - | - |
| San Antnio Seccion Primaria | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ráquira
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM | 40s, 50s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Voz de la capilla | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 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 |
Museums in Ráquira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa museo Antonio Narino | ||||
| Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte | ||||
| Museo del Carmen | ||||
| Museo El Fósil | ||||
| Museo Luis Acuña | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Prehistorico | ||||
| Palacio de la Cultura | ||||
| Primavera mill | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores | ||||
| Sol Muisca |
Libraries in Ráquira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioIETA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jairo Elberto González Castillo" | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ráquira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Acopio y Mercadeo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Nueva Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) |
Hotels in Ráquira
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ráquira
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ráquira
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ráquira
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ráquira
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ráquira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC | ||||
| D |
Stadiums & Teams in Ráquira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ráquira
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabanalarga Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ráquira
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Efecty |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ráquira
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Candelaria | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio |
Explore Near Ráquira
Quick Facts
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Ráquira.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ráquira
What is the population of Ráquira?
Ráquira has a population of 2,120 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ráquira?
Ráquira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.