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Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Villa de Leyva is a small city in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 5,103. Elevation: 7,018 ft (2,139 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva, also called Villa de Leiva, is a touristic colonial town and municipality, in the Ricaurte Province, part of the Boyacá Department of Colombia. The town is a Colombian National Heritage Town and is on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Villa de Leyva is located 37 kilometres (23 mi) west of the departmental capital Tunja. It is about three hours by car or bus from Bogotá.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,103 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,018 ft (2,139 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6341°, -73.5244° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.2 inches (1,656 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva is a small city in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 5,103. The city sits at an elevation of 7,018 feet (2,139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,018 ft (2,139 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6341°N, 73.5244°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in |
Villa de Leyva has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Villa de Leyva
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Antonio Nariño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de artes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Técnica Industrial Antonio Ricaurte - Sede Central | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Villa de Leyva
9 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 | |
| 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 Villa de Leyva
| 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 Villa de Leyva
| 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 Pùblica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Comfaboy | 0.0 | |||||
| Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Villa de Leyva
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Nueva Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado del Sur | |||||
| Plaza del mercado (el sábado) | |||||
| Rayco | |||||
| San Andresito |
Hotels in Villa de Leyva
59 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Villa de Leyva
84 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Villa de Leyva
34 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Villa de Leyva
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Villa de Leyva
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Villa de Leyva
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Villa de Leyva
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Villa de Leyva
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Villa de Leyva
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Villa de Leyva
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Villa de Leyva
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Villa de Leyva
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Villa de Leyva
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Villa de Leyva
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Villa de Leyva
10 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 |
| Cimitarra Airport | CIM | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villa de Leyva
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Hotel Los Fundadores | |
| Claustro San Francisco | |
| Convento Padres carmelitas | |
| Fundación Santa Teresa (Ciudad de Dios) | |
| Iglesia de la Virgen del Carmen | |
| Luz de Mundo | |
| Ntra Sra del Rosario | |
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Templo San Agustin |
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What is the population of Villa de Leyva?
Villa de Leyva has a population of 5,103 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 62.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Villa de Leyva?
Villa de Leyva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.