# Socha Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Socha

Socha is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **8,351 people** in 2025 on 150 km² (about 56 per km²). Its main town is Socha. 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 40 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,351people (2025)
- 150km²
- 40mapped services
- 2,751 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Socha?

Socha had an estimated **8,351 people** in 2025 — 0.7% of Boyacá Department, 772nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 150 km², that is about **56 people per km²**, 486th of 1121 municipalities.

25.1% of people are children under 15 and 12.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 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 Socha?

Socha lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Paz de Río](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/paz-de-rio/), [Sativasur](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/sativasur/), [Socotá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/socota/) and [Tasco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tasco/). By area it is the 795th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.6% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Socha is about 216 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 88 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.9646° N, 72.6884° 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 Socha

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Socha: 1 museum; 1 memorial; 1 monument.

- Museo de los Andes · museum
- Divino Niño Jesus · memorial
- Virgen del Carraco · monument

### Nearby, outside Socha

- Jorge Eliecer Gaitan · monument, Paz de Río7.1 km
- Reserva de Frailejonal · nature reserve, Socotá13 km
- Piedra Rúnica - Paso de Simón Bolívar · memorial, Sativasur14 km
- hacienda Santa Barbara(hospital de la ruta libertadora) · ruins, Tasco15 km
- Gruta virgen · monument, Sativanorte15 km
- RESERVA NATURAL " LAS CANALES" · nature reserve, Socotá16 km
- Bicentenario · memorial, Sativanorte16 km
- Antigua iglesia · ruins, Sativanorte16 km
- Cueva brava · attraction, Socotá17 km
- Monumento Virgen Milagrosa · memorial, Sativanorte18 km
- Gruta Virgen Milagrosa · memorial, Sativanorte18 km
- Monumento al fundador · memorial, Sativanorte19 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: Socha

- 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) · Yopal79 km
- Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME) · Tame116 km

### Nearest railway station

Peña Blanca (Paz de Río), about 6.9 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:36) 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 Socha

Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Socha. The largest with a recorded population: Socha Viejo (3,353). Settlements here lie between about 2,529 m and 2,925 m above sea level (median 2,751 m).

- Barrio Las Guitarrillas
- Campamento La Chapa
- El Alto
- La Chapa
- Puerta El Hato
- Páramo
- Socha
- Socha Viejo

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 Socha

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Gómeza

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Alto Ermitaño · 3,555 m

### Getting around

1 bridge.

- Puente El Rincón

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 Socha and the best time to visit

In Socha, 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 Socha

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Sagrado Corazón De Jesus - (Socha) · Socha 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99752&mlon=-72.69002#map=17/5.99752/-72.69002) 

Bank Banco Agrario Socha · Socha 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99809&mlon=-72.69278#map=17/5.99809/-72.69278) 

ATM BBVA · Sogamoso 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.72435&mlon=-72.92242#map=17/5.72435/-72.92242) 

Petrol pump EDS San Salvador · Socha 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99657&mlon=-72.68862#map=17/5.99657/-72.68862) 

Hotel La CASONA · Socha 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99739&mlon=-72.69072#map=17/5.99739/-72.69072) 

Mall pasaje comercial La Esperanza · Socha 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99811&mlon=-72.68992#map=17/5.99811/-72.68992) 

School I. E Matilde Anaray Sede Principal · Socha 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.95702&mlon=-72.68379#map=17/5.95702/-72.68379) 

College Universidad Nacional Abierta Y a Distancia · Socha 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99944&mlon=-72.68936#map=17/5.99944/-72.68936) 

Police station Policia Nacional de Colombia Estacion Socha · Socha 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99809&mlon=-72.69261#map=17/5.99809/-72.69261) 

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 Socha

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels4
- Shopping malls1
- Schools19
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants8
- 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
- Santana
- Sativanorte
- Sativasur
- Siachoque
- Soatá
- 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 Socha?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Socha?8,351 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Socha?About 32 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Socha?About 56 people per km²
- What borders Socha?Paz de Río, Sativasur, Socotá and Tasco
- What is there to see in Socha?Divino Niño Jesus, Museo de los Andes, Virgen del Carraco
- What time zone is Socha in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Socha?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Socha?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Socha?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Socha?Settlements lie between 2,529 m and 2,925 m
- What is the highest point in Socha?Alto Ermitaño (3,555 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Socha?December to March and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Socha?Hospital Sagrado Corazón De Jesus - (Socha), about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Socha?Banco Agrario Socha, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Socha?BBVA, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Socha?EDS San Salvador, about 3.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Socha?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Socha?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Socha?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Socha?CO15757 (OCHA common operational dataset)