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Suesca, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Suesca is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 4,877. Elevation: 8,465 ft (2,580 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,877 Population 43/sq mi density
8,465 ft Elevation 2,580 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Suesca

Suesca

Suesca is a town and municipality in the Almeidas Province, part of the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia. It is located on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, 59 kilometres (37 mi) north of the capital Bogotá. Suesca forms the northern edge of the Bogotá savanna and is a scenic countryside town which is well known because its landscape attracts devotees of rock climbing, trekking, and rafting. It is surrounded by dairy farms and flower plantations. The municipality borders Cucunubá and Lenguazaque in the north, Sesquilé and Gachancipá in the south, Chocontá in the east and Nemocón in the west.

People

Population4,877
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation8,465 ft (2,580 m)
Population4,877
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation8,465 ft (2,580 m)
Coordinates5.1029°, -73.7985°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,231 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suesca

Suesca is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 4,877. The city sits at an elevation of 8,465 feet (2,580 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Suesca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,465 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Colombia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,465 ft (2,580 m)
Area112.6 sq mi (291.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates5.1029°N, 73.7985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 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 98 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 101 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 86 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 86 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 60 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 92 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 99 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 91 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 50 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 147 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 143 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 98 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 135 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 99 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 118 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 123 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 89 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 81 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 166 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 171 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 176 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 56°F (14°C) 5.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in

Suesca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 54°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Suesca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IED Gonzálo Jiménez de Quesada - - - -
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Radio Stations near Suesca

62 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caracol Radio Colombia (HJGL 100.9 / HJCY 810 AM, Bogotá) [AAC] news, talk radio AAC+ 32 kbps
Caracol Radio (Bogotá) - 100.9 FM / 810 AM - HJGL / HJCY - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 100.9 fm, 810 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W Radio Colombia, Bogotá (HJCZ 690 AM; HJLN 99.9 MHz FM) Caracol Estéreo / Caracol Radio news, news and talk MP3 64 kbps
Radiónica (HJYM 99.1 Bogotá) RTVC electronic, metal AAC+ 48 kbps
Blu Radio Bogotá 89.9 deportes, entretenimiento MP3 256 kbps
Candela Estéreo Bogotá (HJPU 101.9) bogota, latin MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Colombia bogotá, colombia AAC+ 64 kbps
Javeriana Etéreo classical, eclectic programming MP3 96 kbps
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español 2000s, 80s AAC
Mix Bogota bachata, champeta AAC+ 64 kbps
Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 97.9 fm, bogotá AAC+ 64 kbps
Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio salsa, tropical MP3 128 kbps
Radio María Colombia aguachica, barranquilla AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM colombian music, latin music AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Universidad Nacional music, news MP3 128 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Balada FM Bogotá amor, baladas MP3
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Champeta online latina MP3
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 48 kbps
El Café del Mundo bossa nova, cuban music MP3 128 kbps
Azul Tricolrock alternative, alternative rock AAC 52 kbps
Radioacktiva 97.9 FM alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rock Colombia - AAC
Uniminuto radio 1430 AM Bogotá - AAC 32 kbps
La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá classic hits, hits AAC 128 kbps
La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) local music, news AAC+ 56 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Majuy Stereo - MP3 128 kbps
Eco Stereo latina, popular MP3 128 kbps
mas radio pb cristiana MP3 192 kbps
CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) classical, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radiónica Bogotá alternative AAC 48 kbps
UN Radio Bogotá university radio 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
La x Bogota - MP3
La Radio Estación ZaS Radio 2000s, 60s MP3
Su Presencia - MP3 192 kbps
Super Clásica 60s, 70s MP3 56 kbps
Aviva2 - MP3 128 kbps
Fuego AM - MP3 128 kbps
Guarida Hip Hop hip hop, latinoamérica MP3
Radio Voltio - MP3 192 kbps
La Kalle FM classical, hits MP3 96 kbps
Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes UNKNOWN 133 kbps
Radio Laodicea bible, biblia MP3
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
Ctb stereo - MP3
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
Su Presencia radio - OGG
Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM biblia, cristiana MP3 64 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro AAC

Museums in Suesca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Museo de la Computación
Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano
Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de Guatavita
Museo de Historia Natural de la Sabana
Museo de la Sal
Museo de la salmuera
Museo Fuerza Aérea
Museo Gabriel García Márquez
Parque Museo Fuerzas Militares

Libraries in Suesca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca La Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Municipal El Futuro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede Estación del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede principal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Rubiel Valencia Cossío0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Moros Urbina0.0
Bilbioteca Pública de Cajicá0.0
Octavio Arizmendi Posada0.0

Farmers Markets in Suesca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Centro de Acopio
D1
Distriagricola Colombia
Mercado
Plaza
Plaza de La Papa La Carupana
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado de Sopó
Plaza de Mercado de Suesca
Plaza de mercado Macheta
Plaza de mercado Machetá
Plaza del Ganado Villapinzon
Punto de encuentro

Hotels in Suesca

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casona Quesada
Hotel Pizzería Cinco Tierras
Hotel Rural La esperanza

Restaurants in Suesca

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dona Ma
Pizza
Restaurante Don Toño, Ahumados Artesanales
Rica Pizza
Vamonos pa'l norte

Monuments in Suesca

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roca de las Aves

Train Stations in Suesca

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación La Laguna
Estación La Laguna
Suesca

Gas Stations in Suesca

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biomax
CO #8722673902
Estación Guimar

Banks in Suesca

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Suesca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Suesca

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Paratebueno AirportEUOSmall Airport
San Juanito Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Tapa Chicamocha Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,794 m (9,167 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 Suesca

What is the population of Suesca?

Suesca has a population of 4,877 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 112.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suesca?

Suesca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches.

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