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Sogamoso, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Sogamoso is a large city in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 111,336. Elevation: 8,169 ft (2,490 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sogamoso
Sogamoso is a city in the department of Boyacá of Colombia. It is the capital of the Sugamuxi Province, named after the original Sugamuxi. Sogamoso is nicknamed "City of the Sun", based on the original Muisca tradition of pilgrimage and adoring their Sun god Sué at the Sun Temple. The city is located at an altitude of 2,569 metres (8,428 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes.
People
Climate
| Population | 111,336 |
| Population Density | 351 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,169 ft (2,490 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7143°, -72.9339° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sogamoso
Sogamoso is a large city in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 111,336. The city sits at an elevation of 8,169 feet (2,490 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Sogamoso
Sogamoso has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Apr (14.1°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1906 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,169 ft (2,490 m) |
| Area | 316.9 sq mi (820.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7143°N, 72.9339°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in |
Sogamoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Sogamoso
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Simon Bolívar | College | - | , |
| ipler | College | - | , |
| sena | University | - | , |
| U.A.N (universidad antonio nariño) | University | - | , |
| unad | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Boyacá | University | - | , |
| Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia | University | - | , |
| Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia | University | - | , |
Schools in Sogamoso
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundación Sol y Vida | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Liceo la Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional de Sugamuxi | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Reyes Patria | - | - | - | - |
| Integrado | - | - | - | - |
| Alejandro de Humboldt | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Politécnico Álvaro González Santana | - | - | - | - |
| Integrado Joaquín González Camargo | - | - | - | - |
| Celco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Rafael Gutierrez Girardot | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Silvestre Arenas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Politécnico "Álvaro González Santana" SEDE SANTA BARBARA | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Politécnico "Álvaro González Santana" SEDE MANITAS | - | - | - | - |
| Patio Rojo Col Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario Sogamoso | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sogamoso
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM | 40s, 50s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Cerinza FM 100.6 | crossover, entretenimiento | MP3 128 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 Sogamoso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesanias de Boyaca | ||||
| Casa Museo Juan Vargas | ||||
| Museo de la Vida | ||||
| Museo del Balon | ||||
| Museo Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango | ||||
| Museo La Troja | ||||
| Museo Lago de Tota |
Libraries in Sogamoso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Col Rosario | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Colegio Salesiano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sogamoso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca piedra y cielo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Manuel Ignacio de los Reyes | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sogamoso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Picasso | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| San Nicolás productos de feijoa |
Hotels in Sogamoso
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sogamoso
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sogamoso
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sogamoso
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sogamoso
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sogamoso
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sogamoso
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sogamoso
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sogamoso
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sogamoso
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sogamoso
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sogamoso
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sogamoso
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sogamoso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sogamoso
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport | EYP | Medium Airport |
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Araguanen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Comuneros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cusiana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Moriche Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Recreo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Zamuro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fasca Main Base Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Germania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jamaica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Gloria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cabros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maríaangélica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nunchia Airport | NUH | Small Airport |
| Providencia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tauramena Airport | TAU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sogamoso
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Col Rosario | |
| Capilla de Santa Bárbara | |
| Capilla de Santa Bárbara | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| iglesia el Rosario | |
| Iglesia El Rosario | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
Around Sogamoso
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sogamoso
78 places within 15 km
- • Carita Sonriente
- • Cueva Pozo del Romero
- • La Antigua
- • La Cara
- • La Custodia
- + 9 more
- • Punta De Llano
- • CUEVA DEL VIEJO
- • Cuevas de Suescún
- • Alto De Culebra
- • Alto de Curies
- • Alto de Guática
- • Alto De La Cruz
- • Alto De Normandia
- + 52 more
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- • Mirador Ciudad de Piedra
- • Mirador el Morro
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What is the population of Sogamoso?
Sogamoso has a population of 111,336 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 351 people per square mile, spread across 316.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sogamoso?
Sogamoso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.