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Tocancipá, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Tocancipá is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 15,355. Elevation: 8,422 ft (2,567 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,355 Population 6,093/sq mi density
8,422 ft Elevation 2,567 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tocancipá

Tocancipá

Tocancipá is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Central Savanna Province, part of the department of Cundinamarca. Tocancipá is situated in the northern part of the Bogotá savanna, part of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes with the urban centre at an altitude of 2,605 metres (8,547 ft). The capital Bogotá, which metropolitan area includes Tocancipá, is 42 kilometres (26 mi) to the south. Tocancipá borders Gachancipá in the north, Guasca and Sopó in the south, Guatavita in the east and Zipaquirá in the west.

People

Population15,355
Density6,093/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation8,422 ft (2,567 m)
Population15,355
Population Density6,093 / sq mi
Elevation8,422 ft (2,567 m)
Coordinates4.9653°, -73.9130°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,121 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocancipá

Tocancipá is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 15,355. The city sits at an elevation of 8,422 feet (2,567 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Tocancipá

Tocancipá has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Mar (14.4°C), the coldest is Jul (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1948 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.7°C / 57°F 6.4° / 21° 64.8
Feb 14.2°C / 57°F 7.7° / 21.4° 77.4
Mar 14.4°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.8° 141.4
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 8.8° / 20.6° 214.1
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 20.2° 277.7
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 7.7° / 19.1° 247.0
Jul 13.1°C / 56°F 7.6° / 19.1° 199.1
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.8° 132.8
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 7.8° / 20.5° 144.5
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.9° / 21.1° 182.3
Nov 14.3°C / 58°F 9.2° / 20.2° 166.5
Dec 14.3°C / 58°F 8.3° / 20.4° 100.7
Tocancipá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,422 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Colombia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,422 ft (2,567 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density6,093/sq mi
Coordinates4.9653°N, 73.9130°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 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 M6.5 111 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 102 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 76 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 73 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 75 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 106 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 89 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 102 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 67 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 112 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 115 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 132 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 82 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 138 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 65 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 93 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 86 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 133 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 154 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 157 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 161 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in

Tocancipá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Tocancipá

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.E.D Técnico Industrial - - - -
Escuela Sol Naciente - Entrada Peatonal - - - -
Escuela Sol Naciente - - - -
Colegio San Paulo - - - -
I.E.D. Técnico Comercial de Tocancipá - - - -
Escuela La Esmeralda - - - -
IEDp San Luis Gonzaga - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tocancipá

59 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
Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio salsa, tropical MP3 128 kbps
Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia 97.9 fm, bogotá AAC+ 64 kbps
Mix Bogota bachata, champeta AAC+ 64 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
Balada FM Bogotá amor, baladas MP3
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Fusaonline - MP3
Azul Tricolrock alternative, alternative rock AAC 52 kbps
Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 48 kbps
Champeta online latina MP3
Radio Rock Colombia - AAC
El Café del Mundo bossa nova, cuban music MP3 128 kbps
Radioacktiva 97.9 FM alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro 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
CyC Radio (Instituto Caro y Cuervo) classical, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
Majuy Stereo - MP3 128 kbps
Eco Stereo latina, popular MP3 128 kbps
Radiónica Bogotá alternative AAC 48 kbps
UN Radio Bogotá university radio MP3 128 kbps
La x Bogota - MP3
Radio Laodicea bible, biblia MP3
Su Presencia radio - OGG
Su Presencia - MP3 192 kbps
mas radio pb cristiana MP3 192 kbps
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps
Ctb stereo - MP3
La Kalle FM classical, hits MP3 96 kbps
Radio Voltio - MP3 192 kbps
Guarida Hip Hop hip hop, latinoamérica MP3
Fuego AM - MP3 128 kbps
Aviva2 - MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Estación ZaS Radio 2000s, 60s MP3
Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes UNKNOWN 133 kbps
Super Clásica 60s, 70s MP3 56 kbps
Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM biblia, cristiana MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Tocancipá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural Hacienda El Cedro
Centro Cultural Hacienda El Cedro, Museo Francisco de Paula Santander
El Museo de la Computación
Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano
Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de Arte Religioso de Tenjo
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 Tocancipá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Asociación Il Nido del Gufo: Biblioteca , Ludoteca y Centro Cultural.0.0
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Ciudadela Colsubsidio0.0
Biblioteca de parramonte0.0
Biblioteca Jorge Álvarez Lleras0.0
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 Publica de Marquez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Calera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Moros Urbina0.0
Biblioteca San Gabriel0.0
Biblioteca Servita0.0
Bilbioteca Pública de Cajicá0.0
El Rincón de Tolkien0.0
Hoqabiga0.0
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Public Library0.0
Octavio Arizmendi Posada0.0

Farmers Markets in Tocancipá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Activación Marcas
Ara
D1
Distriagricola Colombia
La Alacena Chia
La Placita Campesino
Mercado
Mercado de Pulgas
Plaza de Mercado de Sopó
Plaza de Mercado de Suesca
Punto de encuentro
Suba Libre
Supermercado Perill
TIENDA

Restaurants in Tocancipá

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bambú
Borisú
Dorado Broster
La Casona
La Chingada
Lalox Pizza
Las Violetas
lilmajay
Maria Piazzeta
Pollería Las Delicias
Rancho llanero
Suizo
TocanPizza

Cafes in Tocancipá

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Venus
Venus 2

Monuments in Tocancipá

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altar de Nuestra Señora del Transito
Monumento a Miguel de Ibarra

Theme Parks in Tocancipá

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ecoparque Sabana
Finkana

Train Stations in Tocancipá

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Tocancipá

Gas Stations in Tocancipá

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1081161688
Texaco

Banks in Tocancipá

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Bogotá
Bancolombia
BBVA
Davivienda

Shopping Malls in Tocancipá

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CC MIlán Plaza
Centro Comercial Zona 7

Breweries in Tocancipá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chicheria

Stadiums & Teams in Tocancipá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tocancipá

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
La Aurora Airport-Small Airport
La Cabana Airport-Small Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
La María Airport-Small Airport
La Paz Airport-Small Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base-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
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Tapa Chicamocha Airport-Small Airport
Tolemaida Air Base-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Tocancipá

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AHPNE
Centro de Rehabilitacion Santa Maria
Clínica Campo Abierto
FUMDIR

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tocancipá

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla del Santísimo
Iglesia Caballeros de la Virgen
Iglesia Cruzada Cristiana
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Tránsito
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,342 m (7,684 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 Tocancipá

What is the population of Tocancipá?

Tocancipá has a population of 15,355 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 6,093 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocancipá?

Tocancipá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.

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