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Santa Sofía, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Santa Sofía is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,058. Elevation: 7,756 ft (2,364 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Sofía
Santa Sofía is a town and municipality in the Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Ricaurte Province, Colombia. The urban centre of Santa Sofía is located at an altitude of 2,387 metres (7,831 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, with the highest elevated parts of the municipality, that have a páramo ecosystem, reaching 3,000 metres (9,800 ft). Santa Sofía borders Moniquirá in the north, Gachantivá in the west, Villa de Leyva in the southeast, Sutamarchán in the south, Saboyá in the southwest, and Puente Nacional, Santander in the west.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,058 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,756 ft (2,364 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7091°, -73.6040° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Sofía
Santa Sofía is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,058. The city sits at an elevation of 7,756 feet (2,364 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,756 ft (2,364 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7091°N, 73.6040°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Santa Sofía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Santa Sofía
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sede Valle Eccehomo | — | — | — | — |
| Sede Primaria Simon Bolivar I.E.T.A | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural El Morro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Quebrada Negra | — | — | — | — |
| COLEGIO PEÑA BLANCA | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural La Muralla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural La Muralla | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Técnico Agropecuario Santa Sofía | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Sofía
9 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 | |
| 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 Santa Sofía
| 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 | ||||
| Palacio de la Cultura | ||||
| Primavera mill | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores | ||||
| Sol Muisca |
Libraries in Santa Sofía
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Alejandria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Tiberio Vanega Pinzón | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Sofía
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| 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 Barbosa | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| San Andresito |
Hotels in Santa Sofía
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Sofía
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Sofía
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Sofía
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Sofía
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Sofía
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Sofía
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Sofía
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC | ||||
| D |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Sofía
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Sofía
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 |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Sofía
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| servientrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Sofía
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Convento de Eccehomo | |
| Iglesia |
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What is the population of Santa Sofía?
Santa Sofía has a population of 1,058 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Sofía?
Santa Sofía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches.