# Firavitoba Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Firavitoba

Firavitoba is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **6,986 people** in 2025 on 109 km² (about 64 per km²). Its main town is Firavitoba. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 20 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,986people (2025)
- 109km²
- 20mapped services
- 2,757 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Firavitoba?

Firavitoba had an estimated **6,986 people** in 2025 — 0.5% of Boyacá Department, 842nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,036 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 109 km², that is about **64 people per km²**, 430th of 1121 municipalities.

20.9% of people are children under 15 and 16.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 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 Firavitoba?

Firavitoba lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Iza](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/iza/), [Paipa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/paipa/), [Pesca](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/pesca/), [Sogamoso](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/sogamoso/), [Tibasosa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tibasosa/) and [Tuta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tuta/). By area it is the 911th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.5% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Firavitoba is about 167 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 40 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.6756° N, 73.0211° 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 Firavitoba

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Firavitoba: 1 memorial; 1 viewpoint; 1 archaeological site; 1 cave.

- La Quesera · archaeological site
- Alto Plateado · viewpoint
- Arbol de los Ciento Doce años · memorial
- CUEVA DEL VIEJO · cave

### Nearby, outside Firavitoba

- Reserva Natural Semillas · nature reserve, Tibasosa5.7 km
- Punta De Llano · beach, Tibasosa6.0 km
- Usamena · archaeological site, Iza6.4 km
- Mirador Guátika · viewpoint, Tibasosa6.8 km
- Parque Zoologico Guátika · zoo, Tibasosa7.1 km
- Mirador de Osos · viewpoint, Tibasosa7.2 km
- Reserva Natural El Santuario · nature reserve, Sogamoso7.4 km
- Cueva Pozo del Romero · archaeological site, Sogamoso7.5 km
- La Antigua · archaeological site, Sogamoso7.5 km
- La Macaca · waterfall, Tibasosa7.5 km
- Museo La Troja · museum, Tibasosa7.9 km
- Piedra Las Gabrielas · archaeological site, Sogamoso8.0 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: Firavitoba

- 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) · Yopal81 km
- Palonegro Airport (BGA) · Bucaramanga162 km

### Nearest railway station

Sogamoso (Sogamoso), about 11 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:53, sunset around 17:41).

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 Firavitoba

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Firavitoba. The largest with a recorded population: Firavitoba (2,136). Settlements here lie between about 2,492 m and 2,972 m above sea level (median 2,757 m).

- Alcaparral
- Cuatro
- El Hato
- Esquinas
- Firavitoba
- Suescún
- Tajamar

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 Firavitoba

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Río Chiquito
- Río Pesca
- Río Toca
- Río Tota

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Sogamoso Airport

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 Firavitoba and the best time to visit

In Firavitoba, the warmest month is Mar (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 1,788 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (239 mm) and the driest Jan (38 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 13 38 

Feb 14 56 

Mar 14 129 

Apr 14 212 

May 13 239 

Jun 12 193 

Jul 12 173 

Aug 12 149 

Sep 13 130 

Oct 13 203 

Nov 13 175 

Dec 13 91 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Firavitoba

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Urgencias Clinica Valle Del Sol · Sogamoso 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70951&mlon=-72.93573#map=17/5.70951/-72.93573) 

Bank Omitel Tibasosa · Tibasosa 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.74859&mlon=-72.99480#map=17/5.74859/-72.99480) 

ATM Cajero Davivienda Terminal Sogamoso · Sogamoso 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71821&mlon=-72.93350#map=17/5.71821/-72.93350) 

Petrol pump El Arrayán · Sogamoso 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66448&mlon=-72.97083#map=17/5.66448/-72.97083) 

Hotel Landhaus Glamping · Firavitoba 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68015&mlon=-73.02835#map=17/5.68015/-73.02835) 

Mall San alejo centro comercial tibasosa · Tibasosa 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.74795&mlon=-73.00029#map=17/5.74795/-73.00029) 

School ESCUELA LOS ALISOS · Firavitoba 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.67676&mlon=-73.00490#map=17/5.67676/-73.00490) 

College Colegio Militar Inocencio Chinca · Sogamoso 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70036&mlon=-72.94222#map=17/5.70036/-72.94222) 

Police station Estación De Policia · Firavitoba 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66861&mlon=-72.99337#map=17/5.66861/-72.99337) 

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 Firavitoba

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

- Hotels3
- Schools5
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants10
- 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
- Chíquiza
- Ciénega
- Coper
- Corrales
- Covarachía
- Cubará
- Cucaita
- Cuítiva
- Cómbita
- Duitama
- El Cocuy
- El Espino
- 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 Firavitoba?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Firavitoba?6,986 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Firavitoba?About 37 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Firavitoba?About 64 people per km²
- What borders Firavitoba?Iza, Paipa, Pesca, Sogamoso, Tibasosa and Tuta
- What is there to see in Firavitoba?Alto Plateado, Arbol de los Ciento Doce años, CUEVA DEL VIEJO, La Quesera
- What time zone is Firavitoba in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Firavitoba?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Firavitoba?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Firavitoba?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Firavitoba?Settlements lie between 2,492 m and 2,972 m
- What is the best time to visit Firavitoba?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Firavitoba?Urgencias Clinica Valle Del Sol, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Firavitoba?Omitel Tibasosa, about 8.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Firavitoba?Cajero Davivienda Terminal Sogamoso, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Firavitoba?El Arrayán, about 5.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Firavitoba?CO15272 (OCHA common operational dataset)