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Tenza, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Tenza is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 5,125 ft (1,562 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,312 Population 18/sq mi density
5,125 ft Elevation 1,562 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tenza

Tenza

Tenza is a town and municipality in the subregion of the Eastern Boyacá Province of the Colombian department Boyacá. Tenza borders La Capilla and Pachavita in the north, in the east the department of Cundinamarca, in the south with Sutatenza and in the east with Garagoa. The altitude of the municipality in the Tenza Valley ranges from 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) to 2,200 metres (7,200 ft).

People

Population1,312
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Population1,312
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Coordinates5.0766°, -73.4208°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,915 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tenza

Tenza is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet (1,562 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Tenza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Colombia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates5.0766°N, 73.4208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 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 56 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 74 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 84 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 91 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 77 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 51 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 92 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 66 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 49 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 106 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 59 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 57 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 93 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 80 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 136 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 70 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 99 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 7.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 11.7 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 10.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 8.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in

Tenza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Tenza

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA LA CANDELARIA(SEDE LA PALMA) - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA LA CANELARIA (SEDE CAMAGOA) - - - -
Institucion Educativa Tecnica Jose Gabriel Carvajal Garcia - - - -
I.E. Tecnico Industrial Marco Aurelio Bernal - Esc Hipaquira - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA LA CANDELARIA(SEDE LA PALMA) - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA LA CANDELARIA(SEDE ZINC) - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA LA CANDELARIA(SEDE CAMAGOA) - - - -
IE La Candelaria - Sede Primaria - - - -
IE La Candelaria - Sede Bachillerato - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tenza

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 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

Libraries in Tenza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0
casa de la cultura "TOMAS VILLAMIL"0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Acopio
Plaza
Plaza de ferias
PLAZA DE MARCADO GUATEQUE
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque
Plaza de Mercado Garagoa
Plaza de mercado Macheta
Plaza de mercado Machetá
Plaza de Mercado Municipal de Tenza
Plaza del Ganado Villapinzon

Hotels in Tenza

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Turistico de Tenza

Restaurants in Tenza

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante San Diego
Restaurante San Miguel

Cafes in Tenza

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salon de Onces La Playa
Salón de Onces Tentaciones
Tenzu Café

Monuments in Tenza

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Obelisco de las Heroínas
Plaza de Toros Mariano Ospina Perez

Gas Stations in Tenza

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092215860

Banks in Tenza

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia
Bancolombia

Breweries in Tenza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 esquinas
Donde toña

Stadiums & Teams in Tenza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tenza

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Colegial Airport-Small Airport
El Vigía Airport-Small Airport
Guaicarano Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Arabia Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Palmar De Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Palmas Del Casana Airport-Small Airport
Paratebueno AirportEUOSmall Airport
Petriba(Guayabal) Airport-Small Airport
Primero De Mayo Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
San Juanito Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Santa Clara Airport-Small Airport
Santa Helena De Upia Airport-Small Airport
Señorías Airport-Small Airport
Soceagro Airport-Small Airport
Tapa Chicamocha Airport-Small Airport
Tarqui Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Villanueva Airport-Small Airport
Yalconia Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tenza

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Iglesia San Miguel Arcangel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,171 m (7,123 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 Tenza

What is the population of Tenza?

Tenza has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 74.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tenza?

Tenza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches.

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