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Sotaquirá, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Sotaquirá is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,352. Elevation: 8,783 ft (2,677 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sotaquirá
Sotaquirá is a town and municipality in the Central Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. Sotaquirá is situated in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes with the small urban center at an altitude of 2,860 metres (9,380 ft) at 39 kilometres (24 mi) from Tunja. Sotaquirá is a highly rural municipality with 90% of the people living in rural areas and about 50% more cows than inhabitants. The municipality borders Tuta in the east, Paipa in the north, Gámbita, Santander in the west and Cómbita in the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,352 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,783 ft (2,677 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7648°, -73.2476° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sotaquirá
Sotaquirá is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,352. The city sits at an elevation of 8,783 feet (2,677 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,783 ft (2,677 m) |
| Area | 202.1 sq mi (523.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7648°N, 73.2476°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in |
Sotaquirá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Sotaquirá
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Pablo VI | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sotaquirá
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sotaquirá
| 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 Juan Vargas | ||||
| Convento Santa Clara La Real | ||||
| Monasterio de San Agustín | ||||
| Museo La Troja | ||||
| Museo Municipal |
Libraries in Sotaquirá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Colegio Salesiano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca piedra y cielo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Marcolino Tamayo Medina | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sotaquirá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Picasso | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito | |||||
| San Nicolás productos de feijoa |
Hotels in Sotaquirá
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sotaquirá
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sotaquirá
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sotaquirá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sotaquirá
11 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 |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Recreo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fasca Main Base Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sotaquirá
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del ROsario |
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What is the population of Sotaquirá?
Sotaquirá has a population of 1,352 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 202.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sotaquirá?
Sotaquirá 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 53°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.