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Sora, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Sora is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 508. Elevation: 8,753 ft (2,668 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

508 Population 2/sq mi density
8,753 ft Elevation 2,668 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Sora

Sora

Sora är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Boyacá, i den centrala delen av landet, 130 km nordost om huvudstaden Bogotá. Sora ligger 2 668 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 508.

People

Population508
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation8,753 ft (2,668 m)
Population508
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation8,753 ft (2,668 m)
Coordinates5.5651°, -73.4502°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,075 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sora

Sora is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 8,753 feet (2,668 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Sora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,753 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,753 ft (2,668 m)
Area317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates5.5651°N, 73.4502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,060 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 82 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 125 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 144 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 137 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 142 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 43 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 75 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 146 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 143 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 146 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 138 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 139 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 37 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 84 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 130 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 114 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 144 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in

Sora has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Sora

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA DE SORA
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Radio Stations near Sora

11 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
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 Sora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Sora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioIETA0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pùblica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Comfaboy0.0
Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Sora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
Plaza de Mercado Campesino
Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque
Plaza de Mercado del Sur
Plaza del mercado (el sábado)
Rayco
San Andresito

Restaurants in Sora

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EL CARBON SORA
EL SANTUARIO
PICADAS Y PICADITAS
RESTAURANTE

Cafes in Sora

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PANADERIA Y CAFETERIA LAS DELICIAS DE MI TIERRA

Clinics in Sora

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CENTRO DE SALUD SANTA BARBARA

Breweries in Sora

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BBC

Stadiums & Teams in Sora

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sora

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Ciénaga AirportSmall Airport
Furatena AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Libélula AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Muzo AirportSmall Airport
Sabanalarga AirportSmall Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sora

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
SALA DE VELACION

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,668 m (8,754 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 Sora

What is the population of Sora?

Sora has a population of 508 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 317.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sora?

Sora has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.

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