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Tópaga, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Tópaga is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,014. Elevation: 10,066 ft (3,068 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,014 Population 3/sq mi density
10,066 ft Elevation 3,068 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tópaga

Tópaga

Tópaga is a town and municipality in the Sugamuxi Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. Tópaga is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense with the urban center at an altitude of 2,900 metres (9,500 ft) while the topography varies over the municipality from 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) to 3,200 metres (10,500 ft). It borders Nobsa and Corrales in the west, in the east Mongua and Gámeza, in the north Gámeza and in the south Monguí and Sogamoso. Department capital Tunja is 98 kilometres (61 mi) away. Chicamocha River flows through Tópaga.

People

Population1,014
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation10,066 ft (3,068 m)
Population1,014
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation10,066 ft (3,068 m)
Coordinates5.7598°, -72.8258°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation59.1 inches (1,500 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tópaga

Tópaga is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,014. The city sits at an elevation of 10,066 feet (3,068 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Tópaga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,066 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below Colombia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,066 ft (3,068 m)
Area316.9 sq mi (820.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates5.7598°N, 72.8258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,323 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 80 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 146 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 114 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 112 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 76 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 148 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 110 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 111 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 110 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 106 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 131 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 104 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 106 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 117 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 113 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 69 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 110 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 121 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 7.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 46°F (8°C) 9.0 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in
September 47°F (9°C) 5.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in

Tópaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in July to 50°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Tópaga

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institucion Educativa Tecnica Carlos Julio Umaña - - - -
Escuela - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tópaga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candela Casanare 94.7 Fm crossover, entretenimiento MP3 320 kbps
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tópaga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Artesanias de Boyaca
Casa Museo Juan Vargas
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
Museo Lago de Tota

Libraries in Tópaga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Col Rosario0.0
Biblioteca Colegio Salesiano0.0
Biblioteca Comfaboy0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Sogamoso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler0.0
Biblioteca Municipal nueva sede0.0
Biblioteca piedra y cielo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca PUBLICA MUNICIPAL ANTONIO MARIA BENITEZ SOCHA-BOYACA0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Manuel Ignacio de los Reyes0.0

Farmers Markets in Tópaga

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

Hotels in Tópaga

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Villa San Juan

Cafes in Tópaga

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café express El Topagense

Gas Stations in Tópaga

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #5829823821

Stadiums & Teams in Tópaga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tópaga

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Comuneros Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Espino Airport-Small Airport
El Moriche Airport-Small Airport
El Recreo Airport-Small Airport
El Zamuro Airport-Small Airport
Fasca Main Base Airport-Small Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Jamaica Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Nevera Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Los Cabros Airport-Small Airport
Maríaangélica Airport-Small Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Trompillos Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tópaga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Tópaga

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,795 m (9,170 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 Tópaga

What is the population of Tópaga?

Tópaga has a population of 1,014 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 316.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tópaga?

Tópaga has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches.

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