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San Miguel de Sema, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

San Miguel de Sema is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 647. Elevation: 8,547 ft (2,605 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

647 Population 15/sq mi density
8,547 ft Elevation 2,605 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Miguel de Sema

San Miguel de Sema

San Miguel de Sema is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the subregion of the Western Boyacá Province. It is one of the 123 municipalities of the department of Boyacá, Colombia, located to the west of the department with the urban centre at an altitude of 2,615 metres (8,579 ft). It is bordered by the municipalities Chiquinquirá, Simijaca, Fúquene (Cundinamarca), and the Boyacá municipalities Ráquira and Tinjacá.

People

Population647
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation8,547 ft (2,605 m)
Population647
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation8,547 ft (2,605 m)
Coordinates5.5185°, -73.7224°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel de Sema

San Miguel de Sema is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 8,547 feet (2,605 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San Miguel de Sema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,547 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Colombia avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,547 ft (2,605 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (115.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates5.5185°N, 73.7224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 103 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 133 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 131 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 132 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 18 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 96 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 142 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 147 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 8 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 102 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 97 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 125 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 95 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 75 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 131 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 79 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 180 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 191 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 58°F (14°C) 6.9 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in

San Miguel de Sema has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in San Miguel de Sema

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Santa Barbara
I.E. Hatoviejo - Sede Principal
Institución Educativa El Charco sede Pincipal
Institución Educativa El Charco Sede Primaria
I.E. Alfonso Vanegas Sierra - Sede Principal
AVS
Escuela quicagota
auditorio AVS
I.E. El Charco secundaria
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Radio Stations near San Miguel de Sema

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 San Miguel de Sema

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

Libraries in San Miguel de Sema

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pùblica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jairo Elberto González Castillo"0.0
Comfaboy0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel de Sema

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Acopio y Mercadeo
Mercado Municipal
Nueva Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de ferias
Plaza de Ferias Ganaderas
Plaza de La Papa La Carupana
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesino
Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque
Plaza del mercado (el sábado)

Veterinaries in San Miguel de Sema

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #620519365
CO #620520017
CO #620520719

Bus Stations in San Miguel de Sema

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #620519379

Gas Stations in San Miguel de Sema

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #680086514

Breweries in San Miguel de Sema

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BBC
D

Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel de Sema

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Miguel de Sema

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
Guaymaral AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Libélula AirportSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Sabanalarga AirportSmall Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Miguel de Sema

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Vereda El Charco San Miguel de Sema

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,551 m (8,370 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 Miguel de Sema

What is the population of San Miguel de Sema?

San Miguel de Sema has a population of 647 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de Sema?

San Miguel de Sema 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 56°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches.

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