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Viracachá, Colombia
Boyacá · Colombia
Viracachá is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 541. Elevation: 8,360 ft (2,548 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Viracachá
Viracachá is a town and municipality in the Márquez Province, Colombia, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. Viracachá is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at 22 kilometres (14 mi) from the department capital Tunja and the small urban center at 2,520 metres (8,270 ft) above sea level. Other parts of Viracachá reach 3,200 metres (10,500 ft). The municipality borders Siachoque, Rondón and Soracá in the north and east, in the south Ciénega and Ciénega, Soracá and Ramiriquí in the west.
People
Climate
| Population | 541 |
| Population Density | 1,002 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,360 ft (2,548 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.4364°, -73.2961° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Boyacá |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.4 inches (1,432 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Viracachá
Viracachá is a small town in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 541. The city sits at an elevation of 8,360 feet (2,548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,360 ft (2,548 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4364°N, 73.2961°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in |
Viracachá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in July to 56°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Viracachá
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Rosal | - | - | - | - |
| IE Técnica Agropecuaria | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Viracachá
6 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 | |
| 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 Viracachá
| 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 Luis Acuña | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico | ||||
| Museo Prehistorico | ||||
| Real Fabrica de Licores |
Libraries in Viracachá
| 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 Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Viracachá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autosercivio MercaKosto | |||||
| Central de abastos del norte | |||||
| CPC Claro | |||||
| Locales Comerciales - Santa Ines | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Plaza de ferias | |||||
| 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 |
Breweries in Viracachá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC |
Stadiums & Teams in Viracachá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Viracachá
13 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 |
| El Recreo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Jose Rondon Airport | RON | Small Airport |
| La Concordia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrey Airport | MOY | Small Airport |
| Providencia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabanalarga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarqui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tauramena Airport | TAU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Viracachá
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara |
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What is the population of Viracachá?
Viracachá has a population of 541 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 1,002 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Viracachá?
Viracachá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches.