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Toca, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Toca is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 3,946. Elevation: 9,058 ft (2,761 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,946 Population 25/sq mi density
9,058 ft Elevation 2,761 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Toca

Toca

Toca is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Central Boyacá Province. Toca is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense 27 kilometres (17 mi) northeast from the department capital Tunja. It borders Tuta in the north, Siachoque in the south, Pesca in the east and Tuta and Chivatá in the west.

People

Population3,946
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation9,058 ft (2,761 m)
Population3,946
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation9,058 ft (2,761 m)
Coordinates5.5639°, -73.1840°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,043 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Toca

Toca is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 3,946. The city sits at an elevation of 9,058 feet (2,761 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Toca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,058 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Colombia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,058 ft (2,761 m)
Area156.5 sq mi (405.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates5.5639°N, 73.1840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,194 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 64 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 120 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 137 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 144 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 72 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 58 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 136 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 134 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 131 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 130 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 70 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 86 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 125 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 129 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 143 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 124 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Toca has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in July to 56°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Toca

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Camilo torres de toca - - - -
I.E. Agropecuario - Esc Pontezuelas - - - -
ITA Toca - - - -
I.E. El Cruce- Sede El Danubio - - - -
Sede Policarpa Salvarrieta I.e.t.plinio Mendoza Neira - - - -
Sede San Antonio Colplinio - - - -
SEDE raiba colplinio - - - -
Sede Paso Grande Colplinio - - - -
Escuela Sede Alizal - - - -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA TECNICA PLINIO MENDOZA NEIRA - - - -
SEDE POLICARPA SALAVARRIETA I.E.T. PLINIO MENDOZA NEIRA - - - -
SEDE CUNUCA COLPLINIO - - - -
sede RAIBA COLPLINIO - - - -
SEDE CENTRO ARRIBA - - - -
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Radio Stations near Toca

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
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 Toca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Artesanias de Boyaca
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 Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango
Museo La Troja

Libraries in Toca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioIETA0.0
Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara0.0

Farmers Markets in Toca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado del Sur
Rayco
San Andresito
San Nicolás productos de feijoa

Hotels in Toca

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel de fiestas
La avenida
Tienda Hotel Vía Toca Siachoque

Restaurants in Toca

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asadero de Pollos
Casa de la Yerbabuena
Casa Grande
El vencedor
Espiga Dorada
Lady Broster
restaurante doña sarita
restaurante escolar Institución Educativa Técnica Plinio Mendoza Neira
Restaurante Tipico boyacence

Cafes in Toca

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería My Lulú

Veterinaries in Toca

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinaria Somex
CO #589339303
CO #593963219
El Establo

Bus Stations in Toca

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Futuro Terminal

Gas Stations in Toca

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS La Cabaña
La Gran Estación

Banks in Toca

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrarian Bank
Davivienda

Stadiums & Teams in Toca

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Airports Near Toca

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Cusiana Airport-Small Airport
El Recreo Airport-Small Airport
Fasca Main Base Airport-Small Airport
Jamaica Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
Maríaangélica Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Toca

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Divino Niño
Hermita La Virgen del Carmen
Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostes
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario
La Cruz
Monumento en Honor a la Virgen del Carmen
Santa Barara

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,874 m (9,430 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 Toca

What is the population of Toca?

Toca has a population of 3,946 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 156.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Toca?

Toca 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 53°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

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