# Garagoa Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Garagoa

Garagoa is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **18,979 people** in 2025 on 194 km² (about 98 per km²). Its main town is Garagoa. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 73 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,979people (2025)
- 194km²
- 73mapped services
- 1,899 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Garagoa?

Garagoa had an estimated **18,979 people** in 2025 — 1.5% of Boyacá Department, 439th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,107 women for every 1,000 men (above the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 194 km², that is about **98 people per km²**, 282nd of 1121 municipalities.

19.5% of people are children under 15 and 18.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,175**

5–9 ****1,268**

10–14 ****1,258**

15–19 ****1,197**

20–24 ****1,138**

25–29 ****1,146**

30–34 ****1,131**

35–39 ****1,111**

40–44 ****1,207**

45–49 ****1,249**

50–54 ****1,202**

55–59 ****1,187**

60–64 ****1,166**

65–69 ****1,078**

70–74 ****894**

75–79 ****659**

80–84 ****436**

85–89 ****254**

90–94 ****135**

95+ ****64**

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 Garagoa?

Garagoa lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Almeida](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/almeida/), [Campohermoso](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/campohermoso/), [Chinavita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/chinavita/), [Macanal](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/macanal/), [Miraflores](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/miraflores/), [Pachavita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/pachavita/), [Somondoco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/somondoco/), [Sutatenza](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/sutatenza/) and [Tenza](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tenza/). By area it is the 715th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.8% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Garagoa is about 100 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 51 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.0877° N, 73.3163° 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 Garagoa

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Garagoa: 1 attraction.

- Alto Santabarbara · attraction

### Nearby, outside Garagoa

- Obelisco de las Heroínas · monument, Tenza12 km
- Plaza de Toros Mariano Ospina Perez · monument, Tenza12 km
- Alto de La Virgen · viewpoint, Macanal13 km
- El Mojón · attraction, Almeida14 km
- Mirador El Totumo · viewpoint, Macanal14 km
- Mirador Cristo Rey Macanal · viewpoint, Macanal14 km
- La Virgen · monument, Almeida15 km
- Cristo Rey · attraction, Almeida15 km
- Divino Niño Jesús · monument, Almeida15 km
- Quebrada la Chital · viewpoint, Almeida15 km
- Monumento al Desarrollo · memorial, Sutatenza17 km
- Sagrado Corazón · monument, Almeida17 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: Garagoa

- 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 Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota102 km
- El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (EYP) · Yopal106 km

### Nearest railway station

Villapinzón (Villapinzón), about 34 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 05:53, sunset around 17:43).

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 Garagoa

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Garagoa. The largest with a recorded population: Garagoa (11,102). Settlements here lie between about 1,685 m and 2,385 m above sea level (median 1,899 m).

- Altagracia
- Caldera Arriba
- El Poleo
- Garagoa
- Quigua Arriba

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 Garagoa

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Garagoa

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 Garagoa and the best time to visit

In Garagoa, the warmest month is Feb (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 2,228 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (315 mm) and the driest Jan (36 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 19 36 

Feb 19 57 

Mar 19 146 

Apr 19 273 

May 18 315 

Jun 18 262 

Jul 17 236 

Aug 18 190 

Sep 18 158 

Oct 18 239 

Nov 19 208 

Dec 18 109 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Garagoa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital URGENCIAS · Garagoa 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.07788&mlon=-73.36174#map=17/5.07788/-73.36174) 

Bank Banca Mia · Garagoa 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08008&mlon=-73.36268#map=17/5.08008/-73.36268) 

ATM Banco Agrario · San Luis de Gaceno 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.82035&mlon=-73.16864#map=17/4.82035/-73.16864) 

Petrol pump Mi Bendición · Garagoa 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.09194&mlon=-73.36463#map=17/5.09194/-73.36463) 

Hotel panoram · Garagoa 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08222&mlon=-73.36287#map=17/5.08222/-73.36287) 

Mall Centro Comercial Primavera · Miraflores 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19532&mlon=-73.14513#map=17/5.19532/-73.14513) 

School Institucion Educativa Tecnico Industrial "M.A.B"-Sede primaria · Garagoa 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.07996&mlon=-73.36058#map=17/5.07996/-73.36058) 

College Escuela Gaunza Abajo IE · Guateque 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.03385&mlon=-73.49867#map=17/5.03385/-73.49867) 

Police station Estacion de Policia Garagoa · Garagoa 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08497&mlon=-73.36220#map=17/5.08497/-73.36220) 

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 Garagoa

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks9
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels11
- Schools7
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants34
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics2

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
- 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 Garagoa?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Garagoa?18,979 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Garagoa?About 40 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Garagoa?About 98 people per km²
- What borders Garagoa?Almeida, Campohermoso, Chinavita, Macanal, Miraflores, Pachavita, Somondoco, Sutatenza and Tenza
- What is there to see in Garagoa?Alto Santabarbara
- What time zone is Garagoa in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Garagoa?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Garagoa?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Garagoa?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Garagoa?Settlements lie between 1,685 m and 2,385 m
- What is the best time to visit Garagoa?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Garagoa?URGENCIAS, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Garagoa?Banca Mia, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Garagoa?Banco Agrario, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Garagoa?Mi Bendición, about 5.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Garagoa?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Garagoa?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Garagoa?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Garagoa?CO15299 (OCHA common operational dataset)