# Chitaraque Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Chitaraque

Chitaraque is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **6,006 people** in 2025 on 159 km² (about 38 per km²). Its main town is Chitaraque. 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,006people (2025)
- 159km²
- 7mapped services
- 1,731 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Chitaraque?

Chitaraque had an estimated **6,006 people** in 2025 — 0.5% of Boyacá Department, 890th of 1121 municipalities. There are 932 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 159 km², that is about **38 people per km²**, 635th of 1121 municipalities.

25.2% of people are children under 15 and 13.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 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 Chitaraque?

Chitaraque lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Gámbita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/gambita/), [San José de Pare](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/san-jose-de-pare/), [Santana](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/santana/), [Suaita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/suaita/) and [Togüí](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/togui/). By area it is the 784th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.7% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Chitaraque is about 169 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 50 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.9841° N, 73.4321° 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 Chitaraque

### Nearby, outside Chitaraque

- La Chorrera · waterfall, Togüí7.7 km
- Pozo Verde (cascada) · waterfall, Togüí8.5 km
- Cascada Santa Fé · waterfall, Gámbita10 km
- Cascada Hilo de Iguaque · waterfall, Gámbita12 km
- Salida de la cueva · attraction, Gámbita12 km
- Entrada de la Cueva · cave, Gámbita13 km
- Cueva del Chocó · attraction, Gámbita13 km
- Salto Pomeca · waterfall, Moniquirá15 km
- Cascada · waterfall, Gámbita15 km
- Cascadas de la Humeadora · waterfall, Suaita16 km
- Cascada el Zorro · waterfall, Moniquirá17 km
- Cascada Los Aviones · waterfall, Gámbita17 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: Chitaraque

- 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

- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja123 km
- Palonegro Airport (BGA) · Bucaramanga130 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación de Tren de Barbosa (Barbosa), about 22 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:55, 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 Chitaraque

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Chitaraque. Settlements here lie between about 1,540 m and 2,879 m above sea level (median 1,731 m).

- Aguafría
- Campo Hermoso
- Chinival
- Chitaraque
- El Gaque
- El Mirador
- El Salitre
- La Horrueta
- La Vega
- Las Calorías
- Llano Castillo
- Palmichal
- Páramo
- San Luis
- San Miguel
- San Rafael
- Tumechico

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 Chitaraque

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Riachuelo

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Loma Peña Blanca · 2,900 m
- Cerro Cucaracha · 1,748 m
- Alto Cenón · 1,741 m

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 Chitaraque and the best time to visit

In Chitaraque, the warmest month is Mar (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 1,497 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (187 mm) and the driest Jan (42 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 14 42 

Feb 15 55 

Mar 15 120 

Apr 15 165 

May 14 187 

Jun 14 140 

Jul 13 129 

Aug 14 126 

Sep 14 115 

Oct 14 183 

Nov 14 155 

Dec 14 80 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chitaraque

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital E.S.E. Centro de Salud Santana · Santana 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05227&mlon=-73.48726#map=17/6.05227/-73.48726) 

Bank Cooperativa Coomuldesa · Suaita 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06899&mlon=-73.41342#map=17/6.06899/-73.41342) 

ATM Service National DAB · Puente Nacional 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.87760&mlon=-73.67936#map=17/5.87760/-73.67936) 

Petrol pump Estacion De Servicio Pamplonilla · Suaita 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06833&mlon=-73.41330#map=17/6.06833/-73.41330) 

Hotel Santa Juana · Santana 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06061&mlon=-73.45948#map=17/6.06061/-73.45948) 

Mall Centro Comercial El Cofre · Moniquirá 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.87662&mlon=-73.57210#map=17/5.87662/-73.57210) 

School San Pedro Claver · Chitaraque 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.02399&mlon=-73.44693#map=17/6.02399/-73.44693) 

College SENA Moniquirá · Moniquirá 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.87733&mlon=-73.56822#map=17/5.87733/-73.56822) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Suaita 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06982&mlon=-73.41204#map=17/6.06982/-73.41204) 

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 Chitaraque

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

- Hotels2
- Schools1
- Restaurants4

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
- Chivatá
- Chivor
- Chíquiza
- 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 Chitaraque?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Chitaraque?6,006 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chitaraque?About 35 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chitaraque?About 38 people per km²
- What borders Chitaraque?Gámbita, San José de Pare, Santana, Suaita and Togüí
- What is there to see in Chitaraque?La Chorrera, Pozo Verde (cascada), Cascada Santa Fé, Cascada Hilo de Iguaque
- What time zone is Chitaraque in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Chitaraque?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Chitaraque?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chitaraque?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chitaraque?Settlements lie between 1,540 m and 2,879 m
- What is the highest point in Chitaraque?Loma Peña Blanca (2,900 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chitaraque?December to March and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chitaraque?E.S.E. Centro de Salud Santana, about 9.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chitaraque?Cooperativa Coomuldesa, about 9.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chitaraque?Service National DAB, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chitaraque?Estacion De Servicio Pamplonilla, about 9.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Chitaraque?CO15185 (OCHA common operational dataset)