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Tasco, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Tasco is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,811. Elevation: 8,317 ft (2,535 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,811 Population 20/sq mi density
8,317 ft Elevation 2,535 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tasco

Tasco

Tasco is a town and municipality in the Valderrama Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. Tasco is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at altitudes ranging from 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) to 3,800 metres (12,500 ft). The Chicamocha River flows through the municipality which borders Socha in the north, Corrales and Gámeza in the south, Socotá in the east and Betéitiva and Paz de Río in the west. The urban centre is located at an altitude of 2,530 metres (8,300 ft) at 115 kilometres (71 mi) from the department capital Tunja.

People

Population1,811
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation8,317 ft (2,535 m)
Population1,811
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation8,317 ft (2,535 m)
Coordinates5.9104°, -72.7800°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tasco

Tasco is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,811. The city sits at an elevation of 8,317 feet (2,535 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Tasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,317 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Colombia avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,317 ft (2,535 m)
Area90.3 sq mi (234.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates5.9104°N, 72.7800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,352 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 97 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 99 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 120 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 93 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 132 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 94 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 138 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 90 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 94 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 95 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 90 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 81 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 147 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 90 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 101 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest
April 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 9.8 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in

Tasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 49°F in July to 52°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tasco

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
institucion tecnica Jorge Guillermo Mojica Marquez - - - -
I. E. JUAN JOSÉ RONDÓN - SEDE CENTRAL - - - -
SEDE SANTA LUCIA - I. E. JUAN JOSÉ RONDÓN - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tasco

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Tasco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Artesanias de Boyaca
Museo de la Vida
Museo de los Andes
Museo del Balon
Museo Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango
MUSEO EL BUHO
Museo La Troja

Libraries in Tasco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Col Rosario0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Sogamoso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler0.0
Biblioteca Municipal nueva sede0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Luis Manuel Parra Caro"0.0
Biblioteca PUBLICA MUNICIPAL ANTONIO MARIA BENITEZ SOCHA-BOYACA0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Manuel Ignacio de los Reyes0.0

Farmers Markets in Tasco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
PLAZA DE MERCADO
Plaza de mercado
San Nicolás productos de feijoa

Cafes in Tasco

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tienda Don Ramón

Stadiums & Teams in Tasco

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Airports Near Tasco

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Banco Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Deshecho Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Recreo Airport-Small Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Nevera Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Los Cabros Airport-Small Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Palma Rosa Airport-Small Airport
San Gil Airport-Small Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tasco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
tumba del teniente coronel Antonio Arredondo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,495 m (11,467 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 Tasco

What is the population of Tasco?

Tasco has a population of 1,811 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 90.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tasco?

Tasco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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