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Samacá, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Samacá is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 3,689. Elevation: 8,533 ft (2,601 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Samacá
Samacá is a town and municipality in the Central Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian Department of Boyacá. It borders Cucaita, Tunja and Ventaquemada in the east, Ráquira in the west, Sáchica, Sora and Cucaita in the north and Ventaquemada, Ráquira and Guachetá, Cundinamarca in the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,689 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,533 ft (2,601 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.4927°, -73.4854° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.5 inches (1,256 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Samacá
Samacá is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 3,689. The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet (2,601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,533 ft (2,601 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4927°N, 73.4854°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in |
Samacá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Samacá
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA TÉCNICA SALAMANCA | - | - | - | - |
| SEDE LICEO - IET SALAMANCA | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA PATAGUY - IET SALAMANCA | - | - | - | - |
| La lajita-Franciso de Paula Santander | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUCÓN EDUCATIVA TÉCNICA SALAMANCA | - | - | - | - |
| LABORATORIO FISICA Y QUIMICA | - | - | - | - |
| SALONES NUEVOS (3) | - | - | - | - |
| SALONES NUEVOS (2) | - | - | - | - |
| IET SALAMANCA - SEDE LICEO | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA PATAGUY - IET SALAMANCA | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnica Nacionalizada De Samaca - Esc Mamonal | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Tecnica Nacionalizada De Samaca - Cent Educ Rincon Santo | - | - | - | - |
| IETN Sede Fray Juan de los Barrios | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Samacá
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 Samacá
| 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 Samacá
| 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 Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Samacá
| 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 ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Restaurants in Samacá
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Samacá
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Samacá
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Samacá
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Samacá
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Samacá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Samacá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Samacá
12 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 |
| 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 |
| Tauramena Airport | TAU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Samacá
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Voto. | |
| Cementerio Puente Boyaca |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Samacá
What is the population of Samacá?
Samacá has a population of 3,689 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 317.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Samacá?
Samacá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.