# Santana Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Santana

Santana is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **7,907 people** in 2025 on 68 km² (about 116 per km²). Its main town is Santana. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 7,907people (2025)
- 68.0km²
- 52mapped services
- 1,822 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Santana?

Santana had an estimated **7,907 people** in 2025 — 0.6% of Boyacá Department, 792nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 943 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 68 km², that is about **116 people per km²**, 243rd of 1121 municipalities.

22.4% of people are children under 15 and 12.4% 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 53 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 Santana?

Santana lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Chitaraque](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/chitaraque/), [San Benito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/san-benito/), [San José de Pare](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/san-jose-de-pare/) and [Suaita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/suaita/). By area it is the 1022nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.3% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Santana is about 174 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 59 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 6.0548° N, 73.4894° 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 Santana

### Nearby, outside Santana

- La casacada La vaga · waterfall, Suaita11 km
- El mister · waterfall, Suaita11 km
- Pozo Verde (cascada) · waterfall, Togüí12 km
- Museo del Algodón · museum, Suaita13 km
- Hoyo del Aire · attraction, La Paz13 km
- La Chorrera · waterfall, Togüí13 km
- Salto de los Caballeros · waterfall, Guadalupe14 km
- Cascada de Los Caballeros · waterfall, Guadalupe14 km
- Vista de Suaita-Guadalupe-Cascada · viewpoint, Guadalupe14 km
- Reserva La Meseta · nature reserve, Suaita15 km
- Cascadas de la Humeadora · waterfall, Suaita18 km
- La Granja del Tío · zoo, Guadalupe18 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: Santana

- 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) · Barrancabermeja113 km
- Palonegro Airport (BGA) · Bucaramanga124 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación de Tren de Barbosa (Barbosa), about 20 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 Santana

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Santana. The largest with a recorded population: Santana (2,091). Settlements here lie between about 1,593 m and 1,887 m above sea level (median 1,822 m).

- La Chapa
- Puente Hondo
- San Pedro
- Santana

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 Santana

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

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Alto Delicias · 1,908 m
- Alto Juan Nieto · 1,628 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 Santana and the best time to visit

In Santana, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Nov (19 °C). About 1,546 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (192 mm) and the driest Jan (50 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 20 50 

Feb 21 60 

Mar 21 121 

Apr 20 177 

May 20 186 

Jun 20 134 

Jul 20 125 

Aug 20 127 

Sep 20 122 

Oct 19 192 

Nov 19 167 

Dec 20 86 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santana

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital De Santana · Santana 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05650&mlon=-73.48867#map=17/6.05650/-73.48867) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Santana 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05692&mlon=-73.48229#map=17/6.05692/-73.48229) 

ATM Service National DAB · Puente Nacional 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.87760&mlon=-73.67936#map=17/5.87760/-73.67936) 

Petrol pump Terpel · Santana 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05233&mlon=-73.48572#map=17/6.05233/-73.48572) 

Hotel Hotel J-B · Santana 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05814&mlon=-73.48197#map=17/6.05814/-73.48197) 

Mall Centro Comercial La Luisita · Barbosa 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.93438&mlon=-73.61497#map=17/5.93438/-73.61497) 

School Institución Educativa Técnica Antonio Ricaurte · Santana 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05626&mlon=-73.48157#map=17/6.05626/-73.48157) 

College Universidad Industrial de Santander - Sede Barbosa · Barbosa 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94901&mlon=-73.60563#map=17/5.94901/-73.60563) 

Police station Estación de policía · Santana 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05841&mlon=-73.48296#map=17/6.05841/-73.48296) 

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 Santana

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels8
- Schools11
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants25
- 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
- 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
- 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 Santana?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Santana?7,907 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Santana?About 35 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Santana?About 116 people per km²
- What borders Santana?Chitaraque, San Benito, San José de Pare and Suaita
- What is there to see in Santana?La casacada La vaga, El mister, Pozo Verde (cascada), Museo del Algodón
- What time zone is Santana in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Santana?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Santana?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Santana?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Santana?Settlements lie between 1,593 m and 1,887 m
- What is the highest point in Santana?Alto Delicias (1,908 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Santana?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Santana?Hospital De Santana, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Santana?Banco Agrario, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Santana?Service National DAB, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santana?Terpel, about 0.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Santana?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Santana?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Santana?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Santana?CO15686 (OCHA common operational dataset)