# Chíquiza Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/chiquiza/

Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Chíquiza

Chíquiza is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **4,841 people** in 2025 on 117 km² (about 42 per km²). Its main town is Chíquiza. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,841people (2025)
- 117km²
- 11mapped services
- 3,110 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Chíquiza?

Chíquiza had an estimated **4,841 people** in 2025 — 0.4% of Boyacá Department, 960th of 1121 municipalities. There are 945 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 117 km², that is about **42 people per km²**, 602nd of 1121 municipalities.

25.6% of people are children under 15 and 12.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

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Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-col).

## Where is Chíquiza?

Chíquiza lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Arcabuco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/arcabuco/), [Motavita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/motavita/), [Samacá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/samaca/), [Sora](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/sora/), [Sáchica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/sachica/) and [Villa de Leyva](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/villa-de-leyva/). By area it is the 890th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.5% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Chíquiza is about 134 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 14 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.6370° N, 73.4424° W.

Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-col).

## Things to see in and around Chíquiza

### Nearby, outside Chíquiza

- Ruina Finca · ruins, Villa de Leyva5.2 km
- Santuario de Fauna y Flora Iguaque · national park, Villa de Leyva5.7 km
- Cascada · waterfall, Villa de Leyva5.9 km
- Iguaque · waterfall, Villa de Leyva7.6 km
- Santuario De Flora Y Fauna · nature reserve, Villa de Leyva7.7 km
- Christ statue · viewpoint, Villa de Leyva8.0 km
- Museo Paleontológico · museum, Villa de Leyva8.2 km
- Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte · museum, Villa de Leyva8.7 km
- Real Fabrica de Licores · museum, Villa de Leyva8.8 km
- Casona La Guaca · attraction, Villa de Leyva8.9 km
- Museo de Chocolate · attraction, Villa de Leyva8.9 km
- Casa del primer congreso · attraction, Villa de Leyva8.9 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Chíquiza

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Bogota
- CurrencyPeso (COP)
- Country calling code+57
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (EYP) · Yopal122 km
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota130 km

### Nearest railway station

Tunja (Tunja), about 14 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:54, sunset around 17:42).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Chíquiza

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Chíquiza. The largest with a recorded population: Chíquiza (730). Settlements here lie between about 2,606 m and 3,295 m above sea level (median 3,110 m).

- Chíquiza
- El Barrial
- El Cerro
- Jaguatá
- Las Cruces
- San Pedro de Iguaque (Chíquiza)
- Versalles

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Chíquiza

Named natural and historic features inside Chíquiza, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.

- Morro Negro · 3,426 m
- Alto Jariguaque · 3,170 m
- Alto San Pedro · 3,010 m
- Monte Negro · 2,904 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Santuario de fauna y flora Iguaque

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Chíquiza and the best time to visit

In Chíquiza, the warmest month is Mar (average 16 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,553 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (195 mm) and the driest Jan (43 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and August to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 15 43 

Feb 16 60 

Mar 16 119 

Apr 16 192 

May 16 195 

Jun 15 151 

Jul 15 132 

Aug 15 120 

Sep 15 112 

Oct 15 180 

Nov 15 162 

Dec 15 87 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chíquiza

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud ESE San Pedro de Iguaque · Chíquiza 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63940&mlon=-73.44898#map=17/5.63940/-73.44898) 

Bank Salud coop EPS · Villa de Leyva 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63495&mlon=-73.52263#map=17/5.63495/-73.52263) 

ATM Service National DAB · Puente Nacional 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.87760&mlon=-73.67936#map=17/5.87760/-73.67936) 

Petrol pump Brio · Villa de Leyva 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62684&mlon=-73.52981#map=17/5.62684/-73.52981) 

Hotel Casa Cural · Chíquiza 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63889&mlon=-73.44998#map=17/5.63889/-73.44998) 

Mall El Ático Villa De Leyva · Villa de Leyva 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63279&mlon=-73.52228#map=17/5.63279/-73.52228) 

School ESC PATIECITOS · Chíquiza 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63956&mlon=-73.44999#map=17/5.63956/-73.44999) 

College Instituto Alexander von Humboldt · Villa de Leyva 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63436&mlon=-73.52022#map=17/5.63436/-73.52022) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Chíquiza 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63951&mlon=-73.44924#map=17/5.63951/-73.44924) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chíquiza

Places mapped inside Chíquiza in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals1
- Hotels1
- Schools5
- Restaurants3
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipalities in Boyacá Department

- Almeida
- Aquitania
- Arcabuco
- Belén
- Berbeo
- Betéitiva
- Boavita
- Boyacá
- Briceño
- Buenavista
- Busbanzá
- Caldas
- Campohermoso
- Cerinza
- Chinavita
- Chiquinquirá
- Chiscas
- Chita
- Chitaraque
- Chivatá
- Chivor
- Ciénega
- Coper
- Corrales
- Covarachía
- Cubará
- Cucaita
- Cuítiva
- Cómbita
- Duitama
- El Cocuy
- El Espino
- Firavitoba
- Floresta
- Gachantivá
- Garagoa
- Guacamayas
- Guateque
- Guayatá
- Gámeza
- Güicán de la Sierra
- Iza
- Jenesano
- Jericó
- La Capilla
- La Uvita
- La Victoria
- Labranzagrande
- Macanal
- Maripí
- Miraflores
- Mongua
- Monguí
- Moniquirá
- Motavita
- Muzo
- Nobsa
- Nuevo Colón
- Oicatá
- Otanche
- Pachavita
- Paipa
- Pajarito
- Panqueba
- Pauna
- Paya
- Paz de Río
- Pesca
- Pisba
- Puerto Boyacá
- Páez
- Quípama
- Ramiriquí
- Rondón
- Ráquira
- Saboyá
- Samacá
- San Eduardo
- San José de Pare
- San Luis de Gaceno
- San Mateo
- San Miguel de Sema
- San Pablo de Borbur
- Santa María
- Santa Rosa de Viterbo
- Santa Sofía
- Santana
- Sativanorte
- Sativasur
- Siachoque
- Soatá
- Socha
- Socotá
- Sogamoso
- Somondoco
- Sora
- Soracá
- Sotaquirá
- Susacón
- Sutamarchán
- Sutatenza
- Sáchica
- Tasco
- Tenza
- Tibaná
- Tibasosa
- Tinjacá
- Tipacoque
- Toca
- Togüí
- Tota
- Tunja
- Tununguá
- Turmequé
- Tuta
- Tutazá
- Tópaga
- Ventaquemada
- Villa de Leyva
- Viracachá
- Zetaquira
- Úmbita

## Quick answers

- Where is Chíquiza?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Chíquiza?4,841 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chíquiza?About 33 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chíquiza?About 42 people per km²
- What borders Chíquiza?Arcabuco, Motavita, Samacá, Sora, Sáchica and Villa de Leyva
- What is there to see in Chíquiza?Ruina Finca, Santuario de Fauna y Flora Iguaque, Cascada, Iguaque
- What time zone is Chíquiza in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Chíquiza?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Chíquiza?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chíquiza?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chíquiza?Settlements lie between 2,606 m and 3,295 m
- What is the highest point in Chíquiza?Morro Negro (3,426 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chíquiza?December to March and August to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chíquiza?Centro de Salud ESE San Pedro de Iguaque, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chíquiza?Salud coop EPS, about 8.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chíquiza?Service National DAB, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chíquiza?Brio, about 9.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Chíquiza?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chíquiza?CO15232 (OCHA common operational dataset)