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San José de Pare, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

San José de Pare is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 941. Elevation: 4,980 ft (1,518 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

941 Population 45/sq mi density
4,980 ft Elevation 1,518 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
85.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San José de Pare

San José de Pare

San José de Pare is a town and municipality in the Ricaurte Province, part of the department of Boyacá, Colombia. The urban centre of San José de Pare is situated at an elevation of 1,545 metres (5,069 ft) in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, and the elevation within the municipality ranges from 1,200 to 2,400 metres. The border between San José de Pare and the department of Santander is formed by the Suárez River. The other municipalities bordering San José de Pare are Chitaraque, Togüí, Moniquirá and Santana. San José de Pare is along the highway from Bogotá to Bucaramanga, at 217 kilometres (135 mi) from the Colombian capital.

People

Population941
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain85.2 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation4,980 ft (1,518 m)
Population941
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation4,980 ft (1,518 m)
Coordinates6.0175°, -73.5470°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation85.2 inches (2,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Pare

San José de Pare is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 941. The city sits at an elevation of 4,980 feet (1,518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San José de Pare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,980 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above Colombia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,980 ft (1,518 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates6.0175°N, 73.5470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.2"
124% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 128 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 105 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 53 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 121 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 101 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 98 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 105 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 109 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 58 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 114 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 146 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 109 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 101 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 90 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 70 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 10.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 10.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 7.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 6.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 9.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 12.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 8.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in

San José de Pare has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in San José de Pare

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institucion educativa Horizontes sede San Isidro
Institución Educativa Horizontes Sede Guanomito
Escuela Rural Hatos
Institución Educativa Horizontes
Institución Educativa Horizontes sede Balsa y Resguardo
institucion educativa horizontes sede GUANOMO
Institución Educativa Horizontes Sede San Jacinto y Chapa
Institución Educativa Horizontes Sede Guanomito
I. E. Horizontes
Institución Educativa Técnica "Antonio Ricaurte" Sede Las Quebradas
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Radio Stations near San José de Pare

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in San José de Pare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Algodón
Museo Real de Vélez

Libraries in San José de Pare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ALCALDIA MUNICIPAL0.0
Biblioteca CUV0.0
Biblioteca Luis Alvaro Chacón de Luna0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Tiberio Vanega Pinzón0.0
Biblioteca San josé de Pare0.0
Biblioteca SENA0.0
Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San José de Pare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa de Mercado
Casa de Mercado Mi Cosecha
Mercado bovino
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Barbosa
Plaza de Mercado La Paz
Plaza de Mercado Municipal
Plaza Municipal de Mercado

Hotels in San José de Pare

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beqert mart
Hotel Baquert Mart
Hotel Karol
Hotel Las Juanas
Hotel Mirador del Campo

Restaurants in San José de Pare

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bequer mart
La fonda de Mechas
Restaurante Escolar
Restaurante escolar
Restaurante la Coca

Cafes in San José de Pare

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Panaderia Delicias del trigo

Dentists in San José de Pare

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #12615777665

Gas Stations in San José de Pare

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

estacion de servicio San José

Banks in San José de Pare

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Corresponsal bancario
Efecty - servientrega
sucursal bancaria Bancolombia

Breweries in San José de Pare

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guaraperia

Stadiums & Teams in San José de Pare

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San José de Pare

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Campo Capote AirportSmall Airport
Cimitarra AirportCIMSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
El Carmen AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport
Zapatoca AirportAZTSmall Airport

Post Offices in San José de Pare

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
4-72

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José de Pare

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CAPILLA LA AMISTAD (La Amistad church)
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,679 m (5,509 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 San José de Pare

What is the population of San José de Pare?

San José de Pare has a population of 941 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Pare?

San José de Pare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.2 inches.

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