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Ventaquemada, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Ventaquemada is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 1,680. Elevation: 8,566 ft (2,611 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ventaquemada
Ventaquemada is a town and municipality in the Central Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. Ventaquemada is located at a distance of 98 kilometres (61 mi) from the capital Bogotá and 29 kilometres (18 mi) from the departmental capital Tunja. The urban centre is situated at an altitude of 2,630 metres (8,630 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. Ventaquemada borders Tunja and Samacá in the north, Boyacá, Boyacá, Jenesano and Nuevo Colón in the east, Turmequé and Villapinzón in the south and Guachetá, Lenguazaque and Villapinzón in the west.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,680 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,566 ft (2,611 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.3675°, -73.5208° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ventaquemada
Ventaquemada is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 1,680. The city sits at an elevation of 8,566 feet (2,611 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,566 ft (2,611 m) |
| Area | 78.5 sq mi (203.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3675°N, 73.5208°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in |
Ventaquemada has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 51°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Ventaquemada
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IED Francisco de Paula Santander | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Boqueron | - | - | - | - |
| Sede Fátima | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela el Boqueron | - | - | - | - |
| I.E San Antonio de Padua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Siata | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jurpa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Frutillo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ventaquemada
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM | 40s, 50s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Voz de la capilla | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 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 Ventaquemada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla | ||||
| Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas | ||||
| Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón | ||||
| Convento Santa Clara La Real | ||||
| Monasterio de San Agustín | ||||
| Museo Municipal |
Libraries in Ventaquemada
| 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 Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ventaquemada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| Centro de Acopio | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Nueva Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del Ganado Villapinzon | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Restaurants in Ventaquemada
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ventaquemada
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ventaquemada
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ventaquemada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ventaquemada
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| Tunja Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport | SOX | Small Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciénaga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabanalarga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Jagua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ventaquemada?
Ventaquemada has a population of 1,680 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 78.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ventaquemada?
Ventaquemada has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches.