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Tunja, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Tunja is a large city in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 172,548. Elevation: 8,835 ft (2,693 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tunja
Tunja is a municipality and city on the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, in the region known as the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, 130 km northeast of Bogotá. In 2018 the municipality had a population of 172,548. It is the capital of Boyacá department and the Central Boyacá Province. Tunja is an important educational centre of well-known universities. In the time before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca, there was an indigenous settlement, called Hunza, seat of the hoa Quemuenchatocha, conquered by the Spanish conquistadors on August 20, 1537. The Spanish city was founded by captain Gonzalo Suárez Rendón on August 6, 1539, exactly one year after the capital Santafé de Bogotá. The city hosts the most remaining Muisca architecture: Hunzahúa Well, Goranchacha Temple and Cojines del Zaque.
People
Climate
| Population | 172,548 |
| Population Density | 544 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,835 ft (2,693 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.5448°, -73.3576° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.3 inches (1,075 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tunja
Tunja is a large city in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 172,548. The city sits at an elevation of 8,835 feet (2,693 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Tunja
Tunja has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Apr (14.1°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1906 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,835 ft (2,693 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5448°N, 73.3576°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in |
Tunja has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Tunja
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Gonzalo Suárez Rendón | College | - | , |
| Fundación Universitaria Juan D' Castellanos | University | - | , |
| IE Ignacio Gil Sanabria Sede Maria Auxiliadora | College | - | , |
| IE Ignacio Gil Sanabria sede San José | College | - | , |
| IE Técnica EL Cerrito de Samacá | College | - | , |
| IE Técnica Pablo VI | College | - | , |
| IET Ignacio Gil Sanabria de Siachoque 1 | College | - | , |
| IETIGS sede El Cairo | College | - | , |
| Institucion educativa Jaraquira | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa Libertador Simón Bolívar | College | - | , |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Agropecuaria San Isidro | College | - | , |
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA TÉCNICA PUENTE DE PIEDRA | College | - | , |
| Instituto Alexander von Humboldt | College | - | , |
| Lote en construcción | College | - | , |
| Politecnico Bolivariano | College | - | , |
| SENA | College | - | Visit → |
| SENA | University | - | , |
| SENA | College | - | , |
| Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje SENA | University | - | Visit → |
| Técnico Agropecuario de Chivata Primaria | College | - | , |
| Universidad Antonio Nariño | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Boyacá | University | - | , |
| Universidad Juan de Castellanos | University | - | , |
| Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Santo Tomás | University | - | , |
| Universidad Santo Tomás | University | - | , |
Schools in Tunja
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad pública abierta y a distancia UNAD | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Boyacá | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra señora de Fatima Tunja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Silvino Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Innova Schools Colombia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Boyacá | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal Superior Santiago de Tunja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra señora de Fatima Tunja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mundo de Creaciones | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio Villa Fontana | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio Villa Fontana | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasio Campestre del Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio La Presentacion - Tunja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Boyacá | - | - | - | - |
| SAN VIATOR | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Salesiano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior Santiago de Tunja (Jardin infantil) | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tecnico Gonzalo Suarez Rendon | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio De La Policía Nuestra Señora De Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio INEM Carlos Arturo Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio "Gustavo Rojas Pinilla" | - | - | - | - |
| Universidad Santo Tomas de Aquino | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tunja
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 Tunja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla | ||||
| Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas | ||||
| Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón | ||||
| Casa museo Antonio Narino | ||||
| Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte | ||||
| Convento Santa Clara La Real | ||||
| Monasterio de San Agustín | ||||
| Museo del Carmen | ||||
| Museo El Fósil | ||||
| Museo Luis Acuña | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Prehistorico | ||||
| Primavera mill | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores | ||||
| Sol Muisca |
Libraries in Tunja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioIETA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Jorge Palacios Preciado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tunja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Picasso | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Hotels in Tunja
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tunja
32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tunja
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tunja
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tunja
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tunja
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tunja
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tunja
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tunja
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tunja
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tunja
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tunja
16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tunja
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tunja
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tunja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Tunja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tunja
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cusiana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Concordia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Sabanalarga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tauramena Airport | TAU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tunja
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega | |
| Servientrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tunja
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla B La María | |
| Capilla Barrio LA GRANJA "NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE" | |
| Capilla Santa Cruz | |
| Casa sobre la Roca ICI, sede Tunja | |
| Centro Cristiano de Tunja | |
| Cojines del Zaque | |
| Funeraria los olivos | |
| Iglesia - Santa Ines | |
| Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia De San Martin | |
| Iglesia de Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia del Divino Niño | |
| Iglesia Del Divino Niño | |
| Iglesia La Sagrada Familia | |
| Iglesia las Nieves (el señor de la columna) | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Virgen |
Quick Facts
Around Tunja
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tunja
56 places within 15 km
- • Bohío
- • Bohío
- • Bohío
- • Bohío
- • Bohío
- + 9 more
- • La piedra del Viejo (Leyenda)
- • Alto de Angel Maria
- • Alto De Calicantro
- • Alto De Copa
- • Alto de Matacaliente
- • Alto De Quemba
- + 32 more
- • Los Escalones
- • Sector Las Minas
- • Parque de Recreaciön
- • Panorámica Samacá
🇨🇴 About Colombia
Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tunja
What is the population of Tunja?
Tunja has a population of 172,548 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 544 people per square mile, spread across 317.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tunja?
Tunja has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.