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Tota, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Tota is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 774. Elevation: 9,383 ft (2,860 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

774 Population 5/sq mi density
9,383 ft Elevation 2,860 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tota

Tota

Tota är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Boyacá, i den centrala delen av landet, 160 km nordost om huvudstaden Bogotá. Tota ligger 2 860 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 774.

People

Population774
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation9,383 ft (2,860 m)
Population774
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation9,383 ft (2,860 m)
Coordinates5.5583°, -72.9876°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tota

Tota is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 774. The city sits at an elevation of 9,383 feet (2,860 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Tota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,383 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Colombia avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,383 ft (2,860 m)
Area156.5 sq mi (405.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates5.5583°N, 72.9876°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,182 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 57 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 120 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 135 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 94 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 52 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 130 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 128 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 133 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 132 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 114 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 127 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 66 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 88 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 66 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 140 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 124 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest
April 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in

Tota has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 49°F in July to 52°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tota

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.E. JORGE ELIECER GAITAN - - - -
I.E.JORGE ELIECER GAITAN SEDE PRIMARIA - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tota

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 Tota

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Artesanias de Boyaca
Casa Museo Juan Vargas
Museo del Balon
Museo Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango
Museo La Troja
Museo Lago de Tota

Libraries in Tota

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Col Rosario0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Sogamoso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0
Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara0.0

Farmers Markets in Tota

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos
Picasso
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
San Nicolás productos de feijoa

Hotels in Tota

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Arca De Noah
Hotel Morandes
Playa Blanca Mana
villa carmela

Restaurants in Tota

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Arca de Noah
El Mirador Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca
Restaurante Cabaña Arco Iris del Lago

Clinics in Tota

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ese Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Tota

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS Tota

Stadiums & Teams in Tota

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Airports Near Tota

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen Airport-Small Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Casanare Airport-Small Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
Cusiana 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 Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Gloria Airport-Small Airport
Maríaangélica Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Providencia Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
Tauramena AirportTAUSmall Airport
Tío Bayo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tota

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ntra Sra de Dolores de Tota

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
3,273 m (10,739 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 Tota

What is the population of Tota?

Tota has a population of 774 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 156.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tota?

Tota has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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