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Villapinzón, Colombia

Cundinamarca · Colombia

Villapinzón is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 5,874. Elevation: 8,950 ft (2,728 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,874 Population 43/sq mi density
8,950 ft Elevation 2,728 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
57.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Villapinzón

Villapinzón

Villapinzón is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Almeidas Province, part of the department of Cundinamarca. The urban centre is situated at an elevation of 2,715 metres (8,907 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, at a distance of 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the capital Bogotá. Villapinzón borders Ventaquemada (Boyacá) and Lenguazaque in the north, Chocontá, Tibiritá and La Capilla in the south, Chocontá and Lenguazaque in the west and Ventaquemada, Turmequé and Úmbita in the east. The municipality is located in the uppermost part of the Bogotá River Basin; the origin of the river is within the municipality Villapinzón at an elevation of 3,400 metres (11,200 ft).

People

Population5,874
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Population5,874
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Coordinates5.2162°, -73.5949°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCundinamarca
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation57.6 inches (1,463 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villapinzón

Villapinzón is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 5,874. The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet (2,728 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 57.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Villapinzón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Area137.2 sq mi (355.2 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates5.2162°N, 73.5949°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 77 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 97 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 97 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 100 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 54 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 71 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 107 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 129 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 124 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 73 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 43 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 76 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 75 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 111 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 115 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 96 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 105 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 62 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 189 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
April 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in
June 53°F (11°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in

Villapinzón has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Villapinzón

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Vereda Reatova - - - -
Colegio Cooperativo Prospero Pinzon - - - -
Escuela Vereda Chasquez Sector El Triunfo - - - -
Escuela Vereda Chiguala - - - -
Colegio Luis Actorio Escobar - - - -
Escuela Normal Superior María Auxiliadora - - - -
I.E. Normal Superior Maria Auxiliadora Sede Joya - - - -
I.E.D. Luis Antonio Escobar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Villapinzón

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caracol Radio Colombia (HJGL 100.9 / HJCY 810 AM, Bogotá) [AAC] news, talk radio AAC+ 32 kbps
W Radio Colombia, Bogotá (HJCZ 690 AM; HJLN 99.9 MHz FM) Caracol Estéreo / Caracol Radio news, news and talk MP3 64 kbps
Candela Estéreo Bogotá (HJPU 101.9) bogota, latin MP3 96 kbps
W Radio - AAC+ 32 kbps
Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español 2000s, 80s AAC
Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio salsa, tropical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla - AAC+ 64 kbps
Calidad Stereo 100.6 FM crossover, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio UNAL Bogota university MP3 128 kbps
Blu Radio - Musica 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Voz de la capilla - MP3 48 kbps
Radioaktiva rock MP3 128 kbps
Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM catholic radio, católica MP3 128 kbps
DiscoRumba 95.4 FM cumbias, electro AAC
Santa Barbara Stereo 106.6 FM entretenimiento, local radio AAC+ 32 kbps
La Jefa 1300 AM entretenimiento, music MP3 128 kbps
Andina Stereo 95.1 FM crossover, musica AAC+ 96 kbps
Colmundo Radio Bogota various MP3 128 kbps
AS radio 690 am deportes, futbol AAC+ 56 kbps
Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network alternative, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Parranda Vallenata music, vallenato MP3
Su Presencia radio - OGG
La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) local music, news AAC+ 56 kbps
La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá classic hits, hits AAC 128 kbps

Libraries in Villapinzón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioIETA0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
casa de la cultura "TOMAS VILLAMIL"0.0

Farmers Markets in Villapinzón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Acopio
Mercado
Plaza
Plaza de ferias
PLAZA DE MARCADO GUATEQUE
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Campesino
Plaza de Mercado de Suesca
Plaza de Mercado de Turmeque
Plaza de Mercado Garagoa
Plaza de mercado Macheta
Plaza de mercado Machetá
Plaza de Mercado Municipal de Tenza
Plaza del Ganado Villapinzon

Hotels in Villapinzón

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Chiguala
Hotel chiguala campestre
Restaurante Hotel Casablanca

Restaurants in Villapinzón

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El paraíso de mis viejos
Lugar de Eventos El Mirador
Onde su merced
Parador El Oasis
piqueteadero Don la tia florinda
Piqueteadero Donde doña rufina
Restaurante Brasa y Sazón
Restaurante donde Carlos Siza

Cafes in Villapinzón

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arepas Villa
La gallina punk
tienda de doña Herminia
Tienda la peña sanabria

Theatres in Villapinzón

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Lúdico
Salon Cultural

Train Stations in Villapinzón

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estacion del tren LA NEVERA
Villapinzón

Bus Stations in Villapinzón

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal

Gas Stations in Villapinzón

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biomax
CO #1084921814
CO #1084921815
CO #1112407730
CO #1112407731
CO #11430291756
Puma
Terpel

Banks in Villapinzón

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario
Banco Popular
Bancolombia
Bank of Bogotá

Breweries in Villapinzón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 esquinas
Donde toña

Stadiums & Teams in Villapinzón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villapinzón

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Dorado International AirportBOGLarge Airport
Tunja Airport-Medium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Barbosa Airport-Small Airport
Barranca De Upia AirportBACSmall Airport
Ciénaga Airport-Small Airport
El Vigía Airport-Small Airport
Furatena Airport-Small Airport
Guaymaral Airport-Small Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Libélula Airport-Small Airport
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base-Small Airport
Medina AirportMNDSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportMOYSmall Airport
Muzo Airport-Small Airport
Palmar De Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Sabanalarga Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Villanueva Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villapinzón

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla
Capilla ENSMA
Capilla nuestra señora del rosario de Chinquinquira
Casa Cural
granja nazaret Villapinzon
Iglesia
Virgen Alta Mira
Virgen Maria

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,757 m (9,046 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 Villapinzón

What is the population of Villapinzón?

Villapinzón has a population of 5,874 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 137.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villapinzón?

Villapinzón 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 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches.

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