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Saboyá, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Saboyá is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,375. Elevation: 8,661 ft (2,640 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,375 Population 13/sq mi density
8,661 ft Elevation 2,640 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Saboyá

Saboyá

Saboyá is a town and municipality in the Western Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá.

People

Population1,375
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation8,661 ft (2,640 m)
Population1,375
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation8,661 ft (2,640 m)
Coordinates5.6964°, -73.7693°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation52.2 inches (1,327 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saboyá

Saboyá is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,375. The city sits at an elevation of 8,661 feet (2,640 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Saboyá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,661 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Colombia avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,661 ft (2,640 m)
Area110.4 sq mi (286.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates5.6964°N, 73.7693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

878 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 119 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 148 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 10 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 112 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 144 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 149 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 141 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 16 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 144 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 148 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 134 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 106 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 110 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 182 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 6.8 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 6.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
December 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in

Saboyá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Saboyá

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Vicente - - - -
San Luis Cardonal - - - -
Escuela Rural Pueblo Viejo - - - -
Escuela Rural Sabaneta - - - -
Escuela Rural Pan de Azucar - - - -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO RURAL MERCHÁN BAJO - - - -
I.E. JOSÉ MARÍA CÓRDOBA - ESCUELA FRAY MIGUEL DÍAZ - - - -
Merchán Bajo - - - -
IE JOSÉ MARÍA CÓRDOBA - ESC BARRANCO NEGRO - - - -
IE ESCUELA NORMAL SUPERIOR SABOYÁ - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saboyá

8 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
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 Saboyá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa museo Antonio Narino
Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte
Museo del Carmen
Museo El Fósil
Museo Luis Acuña
Museo Paleontológico
Museo Prehistorico
Palacio de la Cultura
Primavera mill
Real Fabrica de Licores
Sol Muisca

Libraries in Saboyá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria0.0
Biblioteca Pùblica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jairo Elberto González Castillo"0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Comfaboy0.0

Farmers Markets in Saboyá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa de Mercado
Casa de Mercado Mi Cosecha
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
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Barbosa
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza del mercado (el sábado)

Cafes in Saboyá

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CAFÉ BAR

Gas Stations in Saboyá

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brio
Brio

Breweries in Saboyá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BBC
D

Stadiums & Teams in Saboyá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saboyá

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saboyá

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Guadalupe
Iglesia de Saboyá
Iglesia Garavito

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,771 m (9,092 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 Saboyá

What is the population of Saboyá?

Saboyá has a population of 1,375 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 110.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saboyá?

Saboyá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.

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