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Sáchica, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Sáchica is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,774. Elevation: 7,064 ft (2,153 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sáchica
Sáchica is a municipality of Colombia situated approximately 34 km (21 mi) west of Tunja in the Ricaurte Province of the department of Boyacá. Sáchica borders Sutamarchán and Villa de Leyva in the north, in the east Chíquiza, Samacá and Ráquira in the south and in the west Ráquira and Sutamarchán.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,774 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,064 ft (2,153 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.5845°, -73.5418° |
| 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 Sáchica
Sáchica is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,774. The city sits at an elevation of 7,064 feet (2,153 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 | 7,064 ft (2,153 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5845°N, 73.5418°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
Sáchica 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 Sáchica
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salon de clases | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nueva Generación - Sección Secundaria | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnica Nacionalizada De Samaca - Esc El Infiernito | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Nueva Generacion - Sede Principal | - | - | - | - |
| Salon de clases | - | - | - | - |
| Salon de clases | - | - | - | - |
| Salon de clases | - | - | - | - |
| Salon de clases | - | - | - | - |
| Salon de clases | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mi Pequeño Mundo | - | - | - | - |
| Salon de clases | - | - | - | - |
| Salón Multiple | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El tintal | - | - | - | - |
| El Espinal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quebrada Arriba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arrayan Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio María Montessori | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sáchica
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 128 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 Sáchica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla | ||||
| Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas | ||||
| Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón | ||||
| Casa museo Antonio Narino | ||||
| Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte | ||||
| Convento Santa Clara La Real | ||||
| Monasterio de San Agustín | ||||
| Museo del Carmen | ||||
| Museo El Fósil | ||||
| Museo Luis Acuña | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Prehistorico | ||||
| Primavera mill | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores | ||||
| Sol Muisca |
Libraries in Sáchica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioIETA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sáchica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Nueva Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Hotels in Sáchica
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sáchica
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sáchica
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sáchica
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sáchica
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sáchica
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sáchica
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sáchica
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sáchica
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sáchica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Sáchica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sáchica
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sáchica
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios Ministerial Jesucristo Internacional | |
| Iglesia Doctrinera Sáchica | |
| La Capilla | |
| Villa Lucero |
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What is the population of Sáchica?
Sáchica has a population of 1,774 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sáchica?
Sáchica 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.