# Gámeza Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Gámeza

Gámeza is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **4,970 people** in 2025 on 124 km² (about 40 per km²). Its main town is Gámeza. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,970people (2025)
- 124km²
- 15mapped services
- 2,742 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Gámeza?

Gámeza had an estimated **4,970 people** in 2025 — 0.4% of Boyacá Department, 953rd of 1121 municipalities. There are 947 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 124 km², that is about **40 people per km²**, 620th of 1121 municipalities.

27.0% of people are children under 15 and 12.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people.

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25–29 ****338**

30–34 ****327**

35–39 ****299**

40–44 ****279**

45–49 ****262**

50–54 ****259**

55–59 ****264**

60–64 ****235**

65–69 ****186**

70–74 ****152**

75–79 ****125**

80–84 ****86**

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90–94 ****26**

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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 Gámeza?

Gámeza lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Corrales](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/corrales/), [Mongua](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/mongua/), [Socotá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/socota/), [Tasco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tasco/) and [Tópaga](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/topaga/). By area it is the 862nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.5% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Gámeza is about 199 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 74 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.8102° N, 72.7490° 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 Gámeza

### Nearby, outside Gámeza

- hacienda Santa Barbara(hospital de la ruta libertadora) · ruins, Tasco10.0 km
- Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia · waterfall, Monguí12 km
- Mirador Ciudad de Piedra · viewpoint, Monguí13 km
- Ciudad de Piedra · attraction, Monguí13 km
- Peña de Oceta · attraction, Monguí14 km
- Abandonned house · attraction, Monguí14 km
- La caja del rey · attraction, Monguí14 km
- Virgen de Monguí · monument, Monguí15 km
- Museo del Balon · museum, Monguí15 km
- Fundación de Monguí · memorial, Monguí15 km
- Puente Colonial de Calicanto · attraction, Monguí15 km
- Virgen del Cármen · memorial, Floresta19 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: Gámeza

- 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) · Yopal68 km
- Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME) · Tame130 km

### Nearest railway station

Belencito (Nobsa), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:52, sunset around 17:39).

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 Gámeza

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Gámeza. The largest with a recorded population: Gámeza (1,690). Settlements here lie between about 2,717 m and 2,969 m above sea level (median 2,742 m).

- Chochal
- Gámeza
- La Capilla
- Sotará

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 Gámeza

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Sasa

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Alto Canelas · 3,617 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 Gámeza and the best time to visit

In Gámeza, the warmest month is Apr (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 1,501 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (200 mm) and the driest Jan (39 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 13 39 

Feb 13 47 

Mar 14 110 

Apr 14 159 

May 13 200 

Jun 12 165 

Jul 12 148 

Aug 12 131 

Sep 13 120 

Oct 13 170 

Nov 13 141 

Dec 13 71 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gámeza

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE Gameza · Gámeza 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.80219&mlon=-72.80710#map=17/5.80219/-72.80710) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Gámeza 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.80184&mlon=-72.80517#map=17/5.80184/-72.80517) 

ATM BBVA · Sogamoso 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.72435&mlon=-72.92242#map=17/5.72435/-72.92242) 

Petrol pump Servinorte · Sogamoso 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73123&mlon=-72.91994#map=17/5.73123/-72.91994) 

Hotel Hospedaje Central · Gámeza 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.80193&mlon=-72.80579#map=17/5.80193/-72.80579) 

Mall Centro Comercial Iwoka · Sogamoso 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.72416&mlon=-72.92274#map=17/5.72416/-72.92274) 

School ESCUELA VILAGIRÓN · Gámeza 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.79083&mlon=-72.79854#map=17/5.79083/-72.79854) 

College Cedeboy · Paz de Río 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.98351&mlon=-72.75207#map=17/5.98351/-72.75207) 

Police station Estación de Policía Gámeza · Gámeza 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.80151&mlon=-72.80617#map=17/5.80151/-72.80617) 

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 Gámeza

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Hotels1
- Schools4
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants6
- 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
- Firavitoba
- Floresta
- Gachantivá
- Garagoa
- Guacamayas
- Guateque
- Guayatá
- 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 Gámeza?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Gámeza?4,970 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gámeza?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gámeza?About 40 people per km²
- What borders Gámeza?Corrales, Mongua, Socotá, Tasco and Tópaga
- What is there to see in Gámeza?hacienda Santa Barbara(hospital de la ruta libertadora), Cascada Sanctuario de la Sagrada Familia, Mirador Ciudad de Piedra, Ciudad de Piedra
- What time zone is Gámeza in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Gámeza?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Gámeza?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gámeza?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gámeza?Settlements lie between 2,717 m and 2,969 m
- What is the highest point in Gámeza?Alto Canelas (3,617 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gámeza?December to March and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gámeza?ESE Gameza, about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gámeza?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 6.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Gámeza?BBVA, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gámeza?Servinorte, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gámeza?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Gámeza?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gámeza?CO15296 (OCHA common operational dataset)